Film Review – John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy passed away 31 years ago, and in a remarkable display of professional longevity, he’s never faded away. Candy has remained in the hearts and minds of comedy fans since he departed, with new generations introduced to his special charisma and screen presence, keeping his legacy alive. “John Candy: I Like Me” is a documentary about the actor and his unique personality, with director Colin Hanks (2015’s “All Things Must Pass”) launching an effort to collect information and memories about the star, looking to create a portrait of a complicated, somewhat gentle man who managed to make his dream of performance a reality, even achieving a level of fame few have experienced. “I Like Me” is meant to be an emotional event, and interviewees are tasked with providing warm memories of Candy, with Hanks attempting to identify the subject’s emotional complexity and career frustrations with a noticeably softer approach. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com