Rated PG-13
Starring Chris Farley, David Spade, Rob Lowe, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek, Julie Warner, Dan Aykroyd
Directed by Peter Segal
The Story:
Tommy Callahan (Farley) comes home after graduating to find that his dad (Dennehy) is set to remarry (Derek). However, when tragedy strikes, Tommy has to hit the road with Richard (Spade) in an attempt to save the family business, and a small Ohio town's way of life.
Will he succeed?
Naturally!
I could argue that, pound for pound, this is the funniest Saturday Night Live movie to ever hit the screen.
Not rooted in a pre-existing skit from the show, this simply paired the dynamic rapport between Farley and Spade that carries nearly the entire movie.
The two are hilarious, and this movie is an oft-quoted favorite in our house.
I defy anyone to not sing "fat guy in a little coat" and not cause everyone within earshot to smile and think of this movie.
This is also one of those movies that I still distinctly remember the first time I saw it. The first gag with little Tommy Callahan running into the house (literally) caused me to burst out into laughter.
The trend continues throughout the movie, and now, going on almost 20 years...
Let that sink in for a minute.
It's still funny.
If you've never seen it, you're in for a treat.
If you haven't visited Tommy in some time, no time like the present.
I guarantee you will laugh.
Available to stream instantly on Netflix and Amazon Prime as of this writing.
Final Grade: A+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I've lost count how many times we've watched this. At least once a year, maybe more. :)
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