When I first saw the John Candy: I Like Me trailer, I knew this documentary about one of the funniest and warmest actors of all time would hit me in the feels. I wasn’t wrong, as the 2025 movie wrecked me emotionally, so much so that I had to pause it with about 15 minutes left and build up the strength to finish it with my Amazon subscription.
Don’t get me wrong, this is an amazing, star-studded exploration of not only the late actor’s career but also his character and how he continues to impact the lives of family, friends, and fans 31 years after his passing. It’s just that I knew what was coming on the other side, and my heart couldn’t take it… for a number of reasons.
