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Love is not a big enough word.
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
Brent Marchant
Feb 19, 2026 · via TMDB
Paying tribute to a talented, beloved entertainer is undoubtedly a noble gesture, especially for someone widely regarded as a kind, gentle soul in an industry all too often known for its self-absorbed personalities and who, sadly, passed on while still in the prime of life. Such is the sincere intent behind this third documentary feature from director Colin Hanks, a warm, respectful homage to the late John Candy (1950-1994). The Canadian-born actor-comedian made quite a name for himself in the ʼ70s, ʼ80s and ʼ90s, first as a member of Toronto’s Second City comedy troupe, then as a regular on the edgy sketch comedy TV show SCTV and then as a colorful character actor in more than 30 films. But, as this release shows, Candy was more than just a well-known funnyman. He was also a writer, director, producer and businessman, as well as a devoted husband and father. This reputation made him widely regarded as one of the nicest people in show business, a man with a big heart who made it a practice to take care of others, no matter what their needs might be. These are the qualities that come through loud and clear in the film in the many interviews with those who knew and worked with him, including television colleagues Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, Martin Short and Robin Duke, as well as his comedy and big screen peers Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Macaulay Culkin, Tom Hanks, Mel Brooks, Don Lake and Chris Columbus, among others. They’re also apparent in the ample archive footage featuring conversations with Candy, backed by insights from his wife Rose, his children Chris and Jennifer, and an array of childhood friends and industry colleagues. And the picture’s numerous clips from his TV and movie work serve as welcome reminders of just how gifted he was as a performer, a thoroughly enjoyable trip down Memory Lane. However, in telling his story, the film has a tendency to become somewhat repetitive, depicting its subject with so much boundless reverence that it almost seems timid in telling a deeper and more complete story. In its defense, “I Like Me” doesn’t portray its protagonist with a whitewashed Pollyanna narrative, as evidenced by references to issues with his weight, ghosts from his past and unexpressed fears of not measuring up no matter how hard he tried, attributes that contributed to turning him into something of a people pleaser who had trouble turning down others while not always taking care of himself. But the overarching kid gloves approach employed here can be likened to the filmmaker walking on eggshells at times. Certain aspects of Candy’s story receive noticeable short shrift, such as his impressive dramatic turn in a cameo appearance in director Oliver Stone’s “JFK” (1991), a role that may well have provided moviegoers with an all-too-brief glimpse of greater acting abilities that never had a chance to further develop (a few clips from this release are included in the documentary but never really discussed). That kind of depth, regrettably, is lacking here and would have made for a better, fuller profile instead of repeatedly being told the same things over and over again. It’s a shame that this gentle giant of a man and gifted entertainer left us as young as he did, and it’s a safe bet that many of us probably would have liked to have known him and his range of capabilities better. However, when it comes to this biography, it often feels like we’re only getting part of the story, leaving us wanting for more that, unfortunately, we’ll never have the chance to savor and enjoy.
tender_buttkiss
Nov 12, 2025 · via TMDB
I watched this over the weekend, and it was equal parts laugh out loud funny and gut wrenchingly sad. For me, John Candy was a HUGE part of my childhood having started in so many great movies that I still watch fondly all these years later, so naturally I jumped at the opportunity to watch this film. Right from the start you have the legendary Bill Murray setting the tone as he asks the director wether or not they want him to say 'nice things' about John, heavily implying that he's got some dirt on him. And one after another we get some great interviews by so many top tier comedic actors both digging in to the late great John Candy but also giving us some insight into who he was. By the end of the film I couldn't help but tear up after seeing the out pouring of love to honour him after he passed so suddenly. This movie will mdke you fall even more in lovd with this great Canadian icon!
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John Candy
Self (archive footage)
Tom Hanks
Self - Actor, Splash
Steve Martin
Self - Actor, 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'
Martin Short
Self - Actor, SCTV
Eugene Levy
Self - Actor, SCTV
Macaulay Culkin
Self - Actor, Uncle Buck
Bill Murray
Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City
Catherine O'Hara
Self - Actor, SCTV
Conan O'Brien
Self - Comedian & Podcast Host
Mel Brooks
Self - Director, Spaceballs
Chris Candy
Self - John's Son
Dan Aykroyd
Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City
Dave Thomas
Self - Actor, SCTV
Andrea Martin
Self - Actor, SCTV
Robin Duke
Self - Actor, SCTV
Don Lake
Self - Actor, Wagons East
Chris Columbus
Self - Director, Home Alone
Andrew Alexander
Self - Founder, The Second City Toronto
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self (archive footage)
John Belushi
Self - Actor, Saturday Night Live (archive footage)
Valri Bromfield
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Johnny Carson
Self - Host, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (archive footage)
Dick Cavett
Self - Host, The Dick Cavett Show (archive footage)
John Chancellor
Self - Host, NBC Nightly News (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Chevy Chase
Self - Actor, National Lampoon's Vacation (archive footage)
Kevin Costner
Self - Actor (archive footage)
John Diehl
Self - Actor, Stripes (archive footage)
Bob Dylan
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Roger Ebert
Self - Film Critic (archive footage)
Joe Flaherty
Self - Actor, SCTV (archive footage)
Victor Garber
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Jackie Gleason
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Wayne Gretzky
Self - Co-Owner of the Toronto Argonauts (archive footage)
Daryl Hall
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Ron Howard
Self - Director, Splash (archive footage)
Ernie Hudson
Self - Actor (archive footage)
John Hughes
Self - Writer, Director & Producer (archive footage)
Larry King
Self - Host, Larry King Live (archive footage)
David Letterman
Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)
Ray Liotta
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Peter Mansbridge
Self - News Anchor (archive footage)
Rick Moranis
Self - Actor SCTV (archive footage)
Eddie Murphy
Self - Actor, Saturday Night Live (archive footage)
Jack Nicholson
Self - Actor (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
John Oates
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Joe Piscopo
Self - Actor, Saturday Nigh Live (archive footage)
Sydney Pollack
Self - Director (archive footage)
Richard Pryor
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Harold Ramis
Self - Head Writer & Actor, SCTV (archive footage)
Carl Reiner
Self - Director, Summer Rental (archive footage)
Judge Reinhold
Self - Actor, Stripes (archive footage)
Peter Sellers
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Steven Spielberg
Self - Director, 1941 (archive footage)
Betty Thomas
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Colin Hanks
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Shane Reid
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Chris Candy
Co-Executive Producer
Ashley Fox
Executive Producer
Colin Hanks
Producer
George Dewey
Producer
Glen Zipper
Producer
Ryan Reynolds
Producer
Sean M. Stuart
Producer
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