Fresh
A bittersweet salute, appraisal and explanation of the early-nineties Saturday Night Live troupe mainstay.
Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
I Am Chris Farley
2015 · 1h 36m · NOT RATED
Documentary
Directed by
Brent Hodge
,
Derik Murray
Overview
I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
70%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Fans of Farley will appreciate the effort although more discriminating moviegoers might wish for a little less hagiography and a little more depth.
Bruce Demara, Toronto Star
Rotten
"I Am Chris Farley" sticks to slickly edited, bite-sized anecdotes about an attention-starved Midwestern goofball unprepared for stardom, accompanied by storybook music that accentuates Farley's childlike nature over his darker impulses.
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
Rotten
The story of dependence and excess is sadly familiar - and as with most of its material, "I Am Chris Farley" doesn't find a fresh way to tell it.
Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times
Fresh
What emerges is an artist who lived for the stage lights but sank into darkness on his own.
Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
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