Title: I Am Chris Farely
Genre: Documentary
Length: 96 minutes
Director(s): Brent Hodge & Derik Murray
Production Company: Network Entertainment
Release Date: August 10, 2015
Personal Rating: 5 out of 5
Including appearances from many actors that were close to Chris, as well as some of his family members, such as:
David Spade
Adam Sandler
Mike Meyers
Bob Odenkirk
Tom Arnold
Molly Shannon
Kevin Farely
John P. Farely
Christina Applegate
Bob Saget and many more.
If you are a fan of Chris Farley then you MUST see this movie. It's a must, without a doubt. He was one of the Saturday Night Live cast mates that everyone adored and couldn't wait to see on camera. His ability to make so many people laugh so easily, made him one of the most popular faces on SNL in the 90's. Unfortunately Chris passed away on December 18, 1997. While many were devastated, his self destructive tendencies made it no surprise to many that he had passed from a drug overdose. Leaving behind loving friends and family and a promising career in Hollywood. From movies like Black Sheep, Tommy Boy and Beverly Hills Ninja to his memorable skits on Saturday Night Live. Chris left his mark and will never be forgotten. This film was made dedicated to the memory of Chris Farley and features all of his close friends and family speaking of what this amazing comedic presence was like when he was still alive.
I enjoyed watching this movie 100%, there were even times where I felt like I had to hold a few tears back. It can get pretty emotional at times. Hearing the stories that people like Adam Sandler, David Spade and Mike Myers had to tell about Chris was more than interesting to hear about. They give you a wider perspective of what he was like personally and you get to see the difference between Chris on screen and off screen. It seemed as if a lot of his depression came from self doubt, he didn't believe in himself like every one else around him did. He didn't see himself being anything more than the funny fat guy. Thoughts like this are what drove him to abuse deadly substances and were eventually the tools for his demise. I recommend any fan of Chris Farely watch this. It's a beautiful film and reminds us why we love Chris Farley so much! Rest In Peace
