Review of I Am Chris Farley (2015) by Eric T — 05 Sep 2015

As somebody who grew up a Chris Farley fan, this documentary is tough to sit through, but in a good way.

This review of I Am Chris Farley (2015) was written by Eric T on 05 Sep 2015.

I Am Chris Farley has generally received positive reviews.

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I'm not really a documentary kind of guy but I made an exception for Farley. Always seemed like one of the greats…

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By Andrew K (2,033) on 22 Dec 2017

This documentary was very well made. Heart felt, honest, and great stories about Chris from some of his closest friends and family…

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By Tony . (188) on 26 Mar 2017

Not enough stars on Flixster. 10/5. My only complaint is the run time. For me, an hour and thirty is not enough…

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By Darren B (567) on 22 Aug 2015

A really sad movie about a star that burned out way too soon. Some interesting stories, but unless you're a Farley fan, it may not engage you…

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By Brad Oswald (5) for Winnipeg Free Press (342) on 07 Sep 2015

It's a heartwarming but ultimately heartbreaking film that celebrates the life of a unique comic genius without ever sidestepping the personal…

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By Gary Garrison (43) for The Playlist (3,871) on 26 Aug 2015

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By M. Faust (314) for The Public (Buffalo) (288) on 09 Oct 2017

It may not make you a fan, but if you already are it's unmissable…

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By Matthew B (2,571) on 17 Aug 2015

I remember one time when all the nuns in my Catholic grade school got around in a semicircle, me and Mom in the middle, and they said, 'Mrs…

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By Robert B (2,055) on 11 Nov 2015

As a preteen in the days of Farley, I really liked seeing that even though he left us way too soon, he had a good family, friends and had a…

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