John Candy: I Like Me

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Sydney M I first 'met' John Candy on SCTV. Shortly after, I watched so many of his movies. I have some of his truly ridiculously funny movies, on BlueRay. The thing about John Candy is who and what he was, was True. You could see it in his acting. He was always 'himself', but not like John Wayne. Who was always himself, because the man had no real acting ability. John Candy his spirit, character, soul, whatever, always shone thru. But. He was an excellent, laugh out loud, comedian. He was terrific talent. And nothing about him to resent, envy, hate, deride, or forget. He was 'clean'. It's a good doc, but I would have preferred a Canadian perspective. Though we, US and Canada are 'cousins', we are very very different. So far. Eh? Too many comments and commentary, are said with 2025 'perspective', on health and lifestyle. People have forgot that damn near everyone smoked cigarettes. I and my classmates smoked cigarettes in college and university classes. Ashtrays were at every desk. Drinking was Normal. Getting drunk was 'normal'. But only at certain times. Fast food wasn't 'normal'. But it was getting there. Nobody knew about too much salt, deli meats. Red meat. UPF. What doctor took blood pressure? Aspirin was the only analgesic. Teeth were yellow. Condoms were dish washing gloves. The 'pill' made women sick. You have to understand the 'world' John lived in. Still, not a bad doc. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/02/25 Full Review Mike V I liked John Candy before but even more after seeing this documentary. The world needs more "John Candy's". We miss you, John. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/29/25 Full Review Paul S A Wonderful doc. about the too short life of John Candy. Obvious reverence from his colleagues/friends. Many highs and lows. Even the highs were tempered by the hurtful judgements made about John's weight. John Candy never got over the death of his father when he was five. So many hilarious clips from his movies and SCTV. And fascinating info on SCTV itself. Well worth a view. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/25 Full Review Scott R A man I wish we had cherished more. A moving tribute to his work and person. I loved learning more about him and revisiting his legacy. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/25/25 Full Review Jeff P. John Candy: I Like Me is one of those documentaries that hits you right in the heart. From the very beginning, it feels like a love letter, not just to John Candy the comedian, but to John Candy the person. Hearing his friends and colleagues talk about him with so much warmth and admiration is genuinely touching. You can tell how deeply he impacted everyone who knew him. Every story, every laugh, every tear feels real and full of love. What really stood out to me was how the film balances the joy and the sadness. On one hand, it’s uplifting to see how much John meant to people. How his humor, kindness, and generosity made everyone around him feel special. But then, there’s this quieter, more somber side. The film doesn’t shy away from showing the struggles he faced: his insecurities, the pressure he felt, and some of the personal habits that weighed on him. It’s heartbreaking, but it also makes you appreciate his strength and heart even more. The documentary gives a whole new perspective on just how talented John Candy truly was. His peers speak about him with such respect, not just as a performer, but as a human being who brought genuine goodness into the world. You can see that the love people still have for him goes way beyond his movies. By the end, I was smiling through tears. It’s heartwarming, it’s sad, and it’s real. It’s a beautiful reminder of how someone’s laughter can outlast their lifetime. John Candy: I Like Me isn’t just about a comedian we loved; it’s about a man who gave everything to make others happy, even when he was struggling himself. 95/100 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/25 Full Review Brayden G I wasn’t born when John candy died. I watched a couple of his movies growing up like Planes Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors, Home Alone and Cool Runnings. And seeing what his life was like before he became a huge movie star it was amazing the whole documentary was amazing. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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