Review of I Am Chris Farley (2015) by Michael M — 06 Jun 2016

I'm not really a documentary kind of guy but I made an exception for Farley. Always seemed like one of the greats. Can't believe he was only 33 when he died.

This review of I Am Chris Farley (2015) was written by Michael M on 06 Jun 2016.

I Am Chris Farley has generally received positive reviews.

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By Amanda Waltz (38) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 22 Feb 2016

We're left wondering a lot of things, as I Am Chris Farley scratches the surface of Farley's life and death, but never bothers to dig any deeper…

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By Raji K (655) on 26 Mar 2016

This film is a documentary of the great Chris Farley. The film documents his childhood up to his rise and his eventual death…

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By Joshua F (508) on 19 Sep 2015

* As someone who never saw Chris Farley during his run on SNL, it was great to see the compilation of a once in a life time performers best…

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By Andrew L (1,755) on 05 Sep 2015

A mostly uplifting view of the amazing life, career, and talent of Chris Farley…

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By Jim Slotek (879) for Toronto Sun (419) on 12 Aug 2015

It serves merely to remind us of lightning that struck briefly and memorably in the comedy world, and then was gone…

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By Shawn E (566) on 25 Aug 2015

This is not a bad documentary at all, I've just seen behind the scenes stuff and heard his story many times. So I guess its nothing new…

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By Bill R (1,043) on 15 Aug 2015

It would have been a lot more enjoyable, if I had of watched SNL growing up…

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By Andrew J (1,127) on 07 Sep 2015

Full disclosure: I never found Chris Farley particularly funny…

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By Bruce Demara (410) for Toronto Star (3,601) on 12 Aug 2015

Fans of Farley will appreciate the effort although more discriminating moviegoers might wish for a little less hagiography and a little more depth…

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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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