DVD Review: Black Sheep [Blu-ray]: Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Matheson, Christine Ebersole, Gary Busey, Grant Heslov, Timothy Carhart, Bruce McGill, Michael Patrick Carter, Boyd Banks, David St. James, Skip O’Brien, Daryn Okada, Penelope Spheeris, C.O. Erickson, Dinah Minot, Eric Newman, Lorne Michaels, Robert K. Weiss, Fred Wolf: Movies & TV

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DVD Review: Black Sheep [Blu-ray]: Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Matheson, Christine Ebersole, Gary Busey, Grant Heslov, Timothy Carhart, Bruce McGill, Michael Patrick Carter, Boyd Banks, David St. James, Skip O’Brien, Daryn Okada, Penelope Spheeris, C.O. Erickson, Dinah Minot, Eric Newman, Lorne Michaels, Robert K. Weiss, Fred Wolf: Movies & TV

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Chris Farley plays the disaster-prone brother of a gubernatorial candidate in Washington State. Though he is well meaning, the havoc he creates on the campaign trail is drawing press attention, so a snotty aide (David Spade) to the politician is dispatched to keep the big lug under control. Spade’s character initially insults his charge as often as possible, but over time, the two bond and end up becoming a part of the final election push. Farley and Spade have some very funny moments, but overall the film feels rushed and poorly planned. Constant changes in character and script happen recklessly and randomly so that nothing ever really makes sense; the film keeps changing the rules by which it plays. –Tom Keogh

Product Description
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 05/12/2009 Run time: 86 minutes Rating: Pg13

Late lamented comic genius at top of his form,

By Robyn Jamil-Walid (Tarragon Springs, IN) -

This review is from: Black Sheep (DVD)

Chris Farley was a comic genius, and this film amply shows why and why he is sorely missed. As the brother of a gubernatorial candidate, he tries to help his brother’s campaign, but most every attempt backfires. Sent off to the backwoods to keep him out of the way, his misadventures continue. There he pairs up with another character played by David Spade, and the two make a swell comic duo. They meet up with a carload reminiscent of DELIVERANCE. Their cabin plummets down a landslide after the balance of a balanced rock is upset in a most unlikely way. And they meet up with a crazed survivalist-type neighbor played by Gary Busey. Some of these events will all play out to make for the final resolution when they finally return to civilization. On that return, the movie’s peak of zaniness is reached in an episode involving a car with a nitrous oxide booster. This underrated movie is a must for all fans of the farcical comedy genre, and a bittersweet tribute to one who shone briefly but brightly therein.

The best of the late Chris Farley,

By retrowens (Alabama, USA) -
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Black Sheep [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Chris Farley stars as the goofy brother of Al Donnelly (Tim Matheson) who is a candidate for the governor of Washington state. Mike Donelly (Chris Farley) just can’t stay out of trouble and he keeps unwillingly getting set up by not so good guys that want to use Mike to make his brother look bad as a candidate for governor. As a matter of fact, Mike gets in so much trouble that Al hires a worker (David Spade) to try and keep him out of trouble.

I’ve seen "Tommy Boy," "Black Sheep," and "Beverly Hills Ninja," and I have to say without a doubt that "Black Sheep" is my favorite of the three. It has a lot of parts that had me laughing real hard. It’s a shame that Chris Farley died and that there won’t ever be anymore great comedy movies that he’s in. Whether you’re one of his fans or not, if you like comedy movies, either watch or rent "Black Sheep." I would buy it if it was me, it’s well worth it!

Laughs through every minute of this movie!,

By James Simmons “Bittersweet” (Michigan) -

This review is from: Black Sheep (DVD)

I was inspired to rent this movie after I had watched the first Farley-Spade movie, Tommy Boy (which is another fantastic show). I found myself laughing throughout the entire movie. This movie never leaves you hanging there bored out of your mind. Although no movie could ever match up to the greatness of Tommy Boy, this movie comes awfully close to achieving greatness. I love this movie and recommend anyone to give it a chance at least once!
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