John Candy: I Like Me

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Hughe J @Hughe 6 days ago I Like Me is a documentary on the life of the late great John Candy. It goes all the way back to his family life and tragic loss of his father at an early age through his days at Second City TV and then into his movie career. There's some great early interviews of Candy that I've never seen before plus a lot of great comments from his friends. Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, just to name a few, all recount warm or funny stories about Candy and they all show what a great man he was. This was a well made documentary that I can't recommend highly enough. If you liked John Candy's movies, and who doesn't, then you'll certainly enjoy hearing all of the behind the scenes stories told by his friends and loved ones. See more Parker G @pgrason1 Aug 20, 2026 This doc really leaves you with the feeling and impression that the kind and genuine character John candy had is something needed in all of us. It makes you not only wanna admire him but take example from his kindness. See more Amber M @RT26067045 Jun 18, 2026 I Like Me feels like more than a movie. It feels like finding an old photograph of someone you loved and realizing, all over again, how much they meant to you. John Candy had a rare gift. He could make you laugh without ever making you feel that laughter was the point. Beneath the jokes, the warmth, the clumsy charm, there was always something deeply human. He played ordinary people who wanted ordinary things — to be loved, to belong, to be enough. And somehow, he made those simple desires feel enormous. Watching him here is bittersweet because you know what was coming. You see the kindness in his face, the vulnerability behind the comedy, and you can't help but mourn the years we never got to see. There's a particular sadness in watching someone who still had so much joy to give. John Candy never seemed like a distant movie star. He felt like somebody you knew. The funny uncle. The generous friend. The guy who could walk into a room and make everybody feel a little less alone. See more Hottmess J. @Hottmessjess May 12, 2026 I learned a lot, I felt all the emotions. A really well done documentary. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll laugh some more. See more sjoerd k @sjka76 Feb 13, 2026 one of the most heartfelt and nice docu for one of the greatest comedians See more Stefan M @smyles_eh Feb 1, 2026 You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll recall memories you forgot you had. This documentary has heart, a big heart. Beautifully directed by Colin Hanks, it shares private and public recollections of the impact this big man had on our collective selves. From Mr. Messenger and Johnny LaRue to Ox and Uncle Buck, Del Griffith and beyond, we all have our moments laughing at and with John Candy. See more Read all reviews

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