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Tommy Boy (1995)

Rate: 3
Viewed: 12/14

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12/14: Tommy Boy is a rip-off of Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

The latter did it so well with sophistication, subtlety, and cleverness whereas the former is loud, crude, and stupid. Although Tommy Boy has several laugh-aloud parts, it's no better than either Black Sheep or Beverly Hills Ninja.

Chris Farley has never been a funny guy because of his pent-up rage before exploding and going overboard in the physical department. On the other hand, David Spade makes for a despicable, arrogant little prick with zero appeal. At least, it's funny to see his hair come off. I can't believe Brian Dennehy got cast because he's too good of an actor to be caught dead in such trash.

Bo Derek has aged a lot, so I guess it must be the pot. On the other hand, I can't make out what's exactly wrong with Rob Lowe's face; he seems to wear dark makeup of some sort. Apparently, the multiple plastic surgeries have finally done him in.

All in all, I wanted to laugh during Tommy Boy, but it's not a funny movie.