Tommy Boy Movie
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If at first you don't succeed, lower your standards.
Tommy Callahan Jr. is a slow-witted, clumsy guy who recently graduated college after attending for seven years. His father, Big Tom Callahan, owns an auto parts factory in Ohio. When Tommy arrives back home, he finds he has a position at the factory waiting for him. His dad also introduces Tommy to the new brake pad division of the factory and to Tommy's soon-to-be stepmother, Beverly, and her son Paul. But when Big Tom dies, the factory threatens to go under unless the new brake pads are to be sold. Therefore, Tommy must go on the road to sell them, along with the assistance of Richard, Big Tom's right-hand man. Will Tommy save the company, or will the factory, and the town, go under?
| Chris Farley | Thomas 'Tommy' Callahan III |
| David Spade | Richard Hayden |
| Brian Dennehy | Thomas 'Big Tom' Callahan |
| Bo Derek | Beverly Barish, aka Beverly Burns |
| Dan Aykroyd | Ray Zalinsky |
| Julie Warner | Michelle Brock |
| Sean McCann | Frank Rittenhauer |
| Zach Grenier | Ted Reilly |
| James Blendick | Ron Gilmore, Banker |
| Clinton Turnbull | Young Thomas Callahan III |
| Ryder Britton | Young Richard Hayden |
| Paul Greenberg | Skittish Student |
| Dean Marshall | Frat Boy |
| Peter Segal |
6.70 out of 10 (16010 votes)
Visitor Reviews
About As Good As Could Be
posted on 02 Jul 2009"Tommy Boy" should have been a pure mess of a movie, but it somehow succeeds and is very likeable. Chris Farley and David Spade go on a cross-country odyssey to save a factory which is the backbone of a small Ohio town's economy. Farley and Spade work so well together that you are able to overlook most of the film's numerous problems. 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Wet your pants funny!
posted on 15 May 2009The late Chris Farley was excellent for this role. He was the John Belushi of the 90's and he pretty much went out the exact same way. Not really into any of David Spades work but I really enjoyed him in this movie. " Richard, who is your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa, or Spanky?"
Funny Movie, but I wonder why.....
posted on 25 Mar 2009Can someone please explain why Rob Lowe has a relatively significant part, yet is uncredited? When I first saw this movie I said "Hey! That's Rob Lowe!" But because he isn't in the credits, I never knew for sure.Anyway...regarding the flick...This movie epitomizes exactly why people distrust movie critics as much as lawyers and used car salesmen.I distinctly recall either Siskel or Ebert saying "This is one of the worst movies ever made. Why does Hollywood feel a need to spend money on this stuff. Chris Farley couldn't hold John Belushi's jock." I even think Siskel said he walked out of this movie early.OK!!!!!!! It's a dopey movie and it's Chris Farley and not John Belushi.
But I laughed! Is that OK? I mean, I work a stressful job and deal with trauma every day in real life. So why can't I enjoy Chris Farley lighting a toy car on fire and driving it around a desk making 'rum rum' noises?The movie makes me laugh. So, for $9.99 I bought a copy at Blockbuster and I watch it from time to time.Geesh!
Bad, bad, bad, but Farley is hilarious.
posted on 04 Mar 2009Here we have a lame script that rips off "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" with a vengeance, as well as dozens of other movies (the deer scene, shamelessly stolen from "The Great Race," actually makes me mad), a weak story, and shallow characters, that is gloriously saved by Chris Farley. This guy is just too damn funny, and I laugh every time I watch this movie. The relentless energy and physical comedy displayed by a man of his size seems to defy the laws of physics. It's a shame he died so soon, because I don't think it would have been too long before someone cast him in a good movie.Needless to say, anyone who labels this a comedy "classic" hasn't watched enough movies, but as a showcase for a gifted comedian who died way too early, it's fantastic.
The best comedy of the 90's...and probably the best i have seen.
posted on 23 Feb 2009this movie may not have seemed like much to some people but it had everything i look for in a comedy. fall down funny moments accompanied by a moment or two of seriously moving scenes, great actors, and pretty much everything a good movie is supposed to be like. despite David spade playing his usual snobby character he made this role into an unusual performance which i don't think he had ever exceeded until he hit the screen with Joe dirt. regardless of whether or not some people were not Chris Farley fans i saw this film when it came out and my friends and i still talk about it... 11 years later. this movie was what finally told me that Chris Farley was the real deal. he is the best comedian i have seen in my life. in the words of some he could be clumsy, clever, funny, serious, crazy, sober, and moving or depressing at the same time. not the same words but the message is all that counts. one of the true great actors of our time, and one of the true great comedy's of all time. along with good acting, good story, hilarious moments, serious scenes that at times brought me to tears. this movie stands atop the hordes as a movie that marked the beginning of a brief reign at the top of the comedy world by the late great Chris Farley. no actor before or since has captured my interests in a movie since. because no actor before or since has put so much into his movies. this movie is worth the time, if you haven't taken the time to see it do so the next time you rent a movie.
Best Chris Farley Movie
posted on 20 Feb 2009This is without a doubt the best Chris Farley movie. Ever. His other films pale by comparison. The combination of Chris' physical antics and David Spade's deadpan straight-man act are perfect. (I mean, like, do you remember the "puppet show" scene with the toy cars? ... yeah, that was cool.) Anyway, the supporting performances of Brian Dennehy, Rob Lowe, and Bo Derek are strong without taking over the show. And the appearance of Dan Ackroyd as Mr. Zalinski is priceless; he has some of the best lines in the film. The screenplay is strong and never loses pace. Unlike most of Farley's other films, there are no pregnant pauses in the momentum and the movie never stops to be preachy. The tempo of the film has motion without being manic like Black Sheep (an awful film by comparison) and it doesn't get bogged down with needless story points like Beverly Hills Ninja. There's a touching scene at the end with Farley on his boat talking to his deceased father. But even that's okay since it fits nicely as an epilogue.If you don't see another movie on DVD this summer, then you should get out more. In any case, pick up TOMMY BOY, it's more than worth the price of a rental and, in my opinion, well worth buying. Highly recommended.
Hilarious and Touching
posted on 30 Jan 2009I can watch "Tommy Boy" over and over again. Farley and Spade are fantastic together. They both have a different kind of humour which they have perfected and gives the film variety. Spade is great at being sarcastic and insulting and Farley is a slapstick wonder who plays a terrific moron.I laughed from start to finish. The movie has a great musical score. And all joking aside, the father/son relationship, although short lived, is very touching. A lot of the supporting performances are subpar like Rob Lowe, Bo Derek and Julie Warner but Farley and Spade keep the film in good spirits."Tommy Boy" is the best movie from any of the SNL crowd. Sandler's "Billy Madison" and "Happy Gilmore" are the only other contenders in the onslaughter of SNL spin-offs and stars. "Tommy Boy" is "like a 10."
Some of the gags are a bit too silly, but the film has its moments, enough to make it reasonable
posted on 10 Dec 2008I first saw this comedy several years ago, when I was around seventeen. From what I remember, I liked it a lot at the time. I'm not sure exactly how many times I've seen it since then, but I watched it again about three months ago, for the first time in a while, and I still enjoyed most of it, but probably not quite as much as before. I just watched the movie once again, and this time, I still laughed, but I was definitely less impressed than I was during any of my previous viewings.Tommy Callahan Jr. is not a very bright individual, but after seven years in college, he just barely manages to pass. After graduating, he returns to Ohio, where his dad, "Big Tom" Callahan, owns an auto parts factory. When Tommy Jr. returns, he soon finds that he has a new job at this factory. He also learns that his dad, a widower, is about to marry a woman named Beverly Barish, and apparently, Tommy is about to have a stepbrother named Paul. Sadly, "Big Tom" suddenly dies during the wedding, and after this, the factory is looking at going under! In order to save the business, Tommy Jr. must go on a road trip with Richard Hayden, Big Tom's assistant, to try and sell brake pads. Tommy's stupidity will make this mission more challenging, and to make matters worse, he doesn't know that Beverly and Paul are not who they claim to be! "Tommy Boy", starring "Saturday Night Live" comedians Chris Farely as Tommy Callahan Jr. and David Spade as Richard Hayden, has quite a bit of very funny slapstick (a kind of humour which I usually like a lot), but also has some lame gags and cheesy quotes, which brings it down a bit. It's pretty shaky around the beginning, showing the shortcomings of the film a lot. It eventually improves, becoming funnier and looking more promising, but unfortunately, it doesn't stay that way for the rest of the movie. There are times after that when the movie goes back to those shortcomings, and the gags involving Tommy's clumsiness may wear a bit thin after a while. Fortunately, however, all this doesn't TOTALLY ruin it.Some consider the late Chris Farley a great comedian, while others don't think he was any good at all. (Personally, I don't think he was the greatest comedian of all time, but he could be hilarious. R.I.P.) If you strongly dislike Farley and his antics, "Tommy Boy" is not for you, as throughout the film, his presence on the screen would likely just annoy you. However, if you're a fan of Chris Farley, and you don't mind seeing a lot of silliness and filth in a comedy, this movie could be fun. It may not be as good as some of the SNL sketches featuring Chris Farley, but you should probably still give it a chance.
What could be funnier?
posted on 01 Dec 2008Once in a while a movie comes around that really makes you laugh; not just an occasional giggle, but a wet-your-pants, remember-the-lines-forever kind of laughing.Tommy Boy is one of those movies.This is Chris Farley as many people see him now. His memorable performance as Tommy, a son losing his father and trying to keep his company alive, may sound tragic, but the hilariousness that he puts into it makes you forget that.David Spade also ties the story together. Playing Tommy's traveling companion throughout the US to help sell brake pads, his constant sarcasm and criticizing of Tommy keeps you laughing even during some serious times.Just as he has done many times, Chris Farley makes this movie all the more funny by poking fun at himself. For instance, nearer toward the end of the movie, he's sitting on a bench in the city just thinking about how much he messed up. It's a very somber moment. Suddenly, the legs on the side of the bench he's sitting on give way, and the half he's sitting on falls to the ground while the other half remains standing. His response? "Could've done without that."I think it's hard to find a movie that makes you crack up without an R rating lately, making Tommy Boy a movie for most audiences.Chris Farley's death, no matter how long ago it was or how many people brush it off, was saddening to everyone, but this movie helps keep his memory alive and using laughter to ease the pain.
One Of My Favorite Movies
posted on 20 Sep 2008Holy Schnikey! This Movie rocks! The duo of Chris Farley and David Spade are great together. My Favorite parts are "Fat Guy in a little coat, Oh my gosh, Room service and more scenes that will be remembered for years to come. This movie has a huge cult following, I wonder why, which proves that even eleven years after Chris Farley's tragic death and he still is popular. He plays Tommy which will make you laugh every time you still watch it. He is a great comedian and is missed. Mr. spade reminds me of Dan Akyroid while Chris Farley reminds me of John Belushi. They done more than 2 movies together. This Movie is a must buy and should be in every Snl fan's collection.
No one is better than Chris Farley!!!
posted on 17 Sep 2008This is one of my favorite movies of all time!!!It's sad Chris Farley is'nt alive right now,but hes mad alot of the movies I still love and watch today!I think he's one of the best actors ever and nobody will ever forget what he's accomplished!Final Verdict:A (96%)
Simply not very funny at all and rips off loads of other movies
posted on 03 Aug 2008Most Lorne Michaels films seem to fail because they're essentially just extended versions of skits that barely managed to make people laugh in five-minute segments. "Tommy Boy" is a character right from "SNL" - a big fat lovable (in their opinion) goof who doesn't know anything.David Spade gets the Thankless Overwhelmed Everyman role. He's paired with the Annoying Overweight Slob and they endure Miserable Misfortunes as they travel cross country to Save Daddy's Business.The plot, for starters, is really faulty. The whole premise - daddy dies and rich stupid son has to save the family biz - can be traced back to just about any movie you want. Like any SNL style film it is reduced to a simple motivation - empty, shallow; just a reason to see a fat guy and a thin guy be "funny" together.The movie's biggest "influence" is the 1987 comedy classic "Planes, Trains & Automobiles." That movie is great because the plot isn't stale and recycled. It's basic, yeah - a guy traveling home for Thanksgiving gets stuck with a slob. But it's real, dammit. It makes all the difference. The characters are real, the situations are far more real. "Tommy Boy" is pure slapstick and its ridiculous situations undermine the characters - we feel nothing for them, and we don't care about what's happening on-screen. "PTA" walked the careful line between outrageous and utterly believable and relate-able - "Tommy Boy" is simply absurd, with jokes like a simple deer-in-the-headlights turning into a crash turning into a struggle with a dead deer that really isn't dead, then awakens and wrecks their car.The whole wrecked car thing is stolen completely from "PTA" and it's eerie how much stuff in this film actually does resemble the Steve Martin/John Candy movie.Farley is simply way too obnoxious to find likable - I've never enjoyed watching him in any movies and this hasn't changed my mind. Spade's given very little to do, serving as the movie's most thankless character.Dan Aykroyd is wasted as the Evil Baddie who plans to destroy Daddy's Business. The ending is a joke, and not in a "har-har funny" way. More like a "oh god are they serious?!" way.Some people dig it, that's cool. But I just can't get into it, nor do I appreciate all the stuff it "borrows" from - not just counting "PT&A" - without any credit whatsoever.
Stupid but hysterical
posted on 19 Jul 2008It was the second to last day of school in my sophomore year of high school. Our health teacher decided to show us a movie. In a boring tone of voice he said, "OK, we're going to watch a movie about a college student who graduates and what he does and decisions he makes." We all thought we were in for a boring film. And the film we got was Tommy Boy!I don't usually go for movies like this, but this one's a riot. The whole road trip story is funny, and David Spade gets off some of the best one-liners you'll ever hear. Rob Lowe is very funny in a small role as Tommy Boy's "stepbrother".The best part of the film by far is when the film takes such a cheap shot at the Carpenters (playing "Superstar" on the radio on the road trip), but it's still HYSTERICAL! And I'm a HUGE Carpenters fan! And then the car hood pops up out of the blue!Another favorite part is when the deer breaks the car, and Tommy Boy goes, "That...was...AWESOME!!!"
Chris Farley: Over and Out
posted on 10 Jul 2008this is just another run-of-the-mill Saturday Night Live starring film which is as far as SNL films goes, okay!Let's be honest SNL have the dendency to let the main players make some lousy films, mainly in the 1990's era... I think only Adam Sandler and Mike Myers really broke the mold in the 90's where as in the 70's and 80's Aykroyd, Murray, Chase, Martin (Regular player), Short, Murray all made hugely popular and okay films!I'm almost ashamed to say that I felt quite emmotionally sad when the main things happens to Tommy Boy. Does that make me a bad person?I think Spheeris is a good enough director to help this film get better reviews than it would have if a lesser known director helmed it.5/10
A new user comment is needed!
posted on 01 Jul 2008Why don't people just appreciate a movie for what it is? Why do I constantly have to listen to film snobs complain about good movies? "This movie doesn't offer much." "Where is the metaphor, the art, etc." Tommy Boy isn't the best film in the world, but it sure does amuse me. Stupid humor or not, this movie has a laugh waiting around every corner. The acting is good and the timing is better. There is even a heart felt sweet story going on. It's a great buddy movie, and a great comedy. I won't say Chris Farley was a fantastic comic genius, but he was a fantastic comic that would do anything within his power for a laugh (or so I have heard) and it is apparent from watching this film. This movie never gets old for me, it is like a buddy who comes for a visit to crack jokes, and even though you have heard them before, you still cannot help but laugh. So I give this movie a high rating for heart, humor, and for not resorting to pie sex as its only gag. Just have fun with it. It is a brilliant film for doing what it set out to do, making laughs. "Next thing you know, there's money missing off the dresser and your daughter's knocked up, I seen it a hundred times."-Tommypeace and love
Chris Farley and David Spade in Lorne Michaels' Funniest Project Since Saturday Night Live!!
posted on 22 Jun 2008[CONTAINS SPOILERS] Saturday Night Live veterans Chris Farley and David Spade team up in this funny movie! Farley is Thomas Callahan III, son of Big Tom Callahan who owns Callahan Brake Pads division on Sandusky,Ohio. Tommy just graduated community college with a D+. On the exam, he put Herbie Hancock instead of Jon Hancock. He meets Richard Hayden (Spade). On the drive to the factory, Tommy accidentally feeds the carburator M&M's. Tommy's dad shows him his big new office with a refrigerator.
At home Big Tom introduces his fianceé Beverly (Bo Derek) and later, Tommy meets his new brother Paul. Tommy and Paul go cow tipping that night. Soon it's the day of the wedding. It was also a sad day because Big Tom drops dead. It get's worse because the factory is in debt and is about to be bought by Zalinski's Auto Parts. Tommy offers to go on his dad's sale trip and takes Richard along. The first couple agencies they try to sell to decline. One guy seemed interested but changed his mind when Tommy demonstrated why Callahan's is better than the "other guy". It resulted in model cars catching fire. Tommy and Richard hit a deer and it later comes to life and wrecks Richard's car. The next day they nearly get killed and have a fight. Richard whacks Tommy with a board, that apparently didsomething to Tommy's brain (if it was ever there) because he entised a surly waitress to cook him some chicken wings. Tommy's used this new technique and got lot's of sales, putting them over the mark! But while they were gone, Paul messed with the data in the computers and when Richard and Tommy return, they get the bad news. Tommy is still determined, so he and Richard fly to Chicago to try and convince Zalinsky not to buy the factory. They pose as flight attendants and when they reach their destination, Tommy succeeds in selling half a million brake pads to Zalinski and Paul is exposed as a phony. It gives him a real kick in the balls. Literally. So Tommy saved the day. His dad would be proud.
This is a really funny movie! Farley and Spade are greattogether! I like the part where they stop alongside the road to Tommy can take a whiz, Richard takes off and Tommy chases him. And the scene in the model car guy's office where Tommy gives his demonstration. Funny! It's terrible that Chris Farley has died. He was a funny guy. He would've been a better Shrek than Mike Myers.-
Farley's Best Movie By Far!
posted on 19 Jun 2008This movie has everything! It has a good storyline, good acting, great scenery, adventure and some brilliant gags! Chris Farley plays Tommy Callaghanhe mega successful company 'Callaghan Auto Parts' has to go on the road to stop the company going under after Big Tom dies. The trouble is that Tommy knows nothing about break pads and needs the help of Callaghan Auto Parts worker Richard (David Spade). From the moment the two dorks hit the road, the movie is just so much fun. If you love slapstick with a great storyline you'll love this because the gags keep coming thick and fast and the movie will just make you laugh out loud! It was so sad about Farley's untimely death in 1997, but a credit to his genius is 'Tommy Boy'. Get it, chill out and enjoy this brilliant slapstick!
A great cast and somewhat average movie!
posted on 31 Aug 2009I don't care much classic films. They are too set on becoming classics. Films like Tommy Boy is not a rarity. It's not brilliant but it is memorable for its cast starring the late Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy, Rob Lowe, Bo Derek, Julie Warner, Colin Fox, and Dan Ackroyd. I remember watching "Just Shoot Me" with Brian Dennehy playing David Spade's dad. I am grateful to see Bo Derek working since she openly admitted that she is a Republican. You would think that they would prefer her to be a lesbian. Regardless of our political differences, Bo is still a perfect 10 who takes care of herself and looks better than most women half her age even my age which is in my early thirties. I love Julie Warner and Chris Farley together. I enjoy the scenes between David Spade and Chris Farley which make the film irresistible to the viewer. I liked Canadian actor Colin Fox in his minor. I will watch him in anything. Dan Ackroyd has a small but pivotal role as the man who wants to take Brian Dennehy's character Tom Callahan's company which supplies 300 jobs to the people of Sandusky, Ohio. I know it's probably not based on an actual story. But this film is what America is all about, the American worker is the average man. We could all use employers like Tom Callahan who treated his employees more like relatives than just his employees. I won't say much more about the plot but I like this film. I will watch it again if there is nothing else on. Rest in peace, Chris Farley, you left us too soon.