There were very few truly classic Chris Farley movies. He died before being able to develop fully into a great comedic actor. The movies we have though, give us a glimpse of what could have been. Tommy Boy was the best of Farley's cinematic efforts. His pacing was great, his innocence and excitement are overwhelming and infectious throughout the film. The dialogue between Farley and Spade is so well delivered, that one can listen to it over and over ("and thank you sir for choosing me").
The scenes that i think capture Farley's genius (and Spade's perfection in delivery) are the sales scenes (especially when Farley sets the man's models on fire. His escape into his imagination is wonderful, and it is something that leaves me breathless every time (as i am laughing so hard). Also, don't forget the wonderful line, "And that's when the whores come". Wait for it. Wait for it. its worth it.
The scenes that i think capture Farley's genius (and Spade's perfection in delivery) are the sales scenes (especially when Farley sets the man's models on fire. His escape into his imagination is wonderful, and it is something that leaves me breathless every time (as i am laughing so hard). Also, don't forget the wonderful line, "And that's when the whores come". Wait for it. Wait for it. its worth it.