Review of Canadian Bacon (1995) by Bryan S — 22 Dec 2007

I think this was the last John Candy film made. RIP John.

This review of Canadian Bacon (1995) was written by Bryan S on 22 Dec 2007.

Canadian Bacon has generally received mixed reviews.

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