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Canadian Bacon | Year: 1995 Directed: - Michael Moore - Michael Moore (II) Actors/Actresses: - John Candy - Alan Alda as President - Bill Nunn as Stu Smiley - Rhea Perlman - James Belushi - Kevin Pollak Everyone should see this film Political Conspiracy, Disgruntled Citizens, and slapstick comedy, this combination makes "Canadian Bacon" a must see film. John Candy plays Niagra County Sheriff Bud Boomer, who was laid off at a weaponry plant which had to cease production because of government defense spending cutbacks after the cold war. The owner of the plant, billionare R.J. hacker is out of production and conspires with white house insider, Stu Smiley (Bill Nunn) to have the President (Alan Alda) restart a cold war. With the shambled Russians unable to "Sissy Slap" the americans, the President is desparate to find an enemy in order to raise his approval rating. Eventually Smiley twists some FBI information about Canada into an anti-maple leaf media blitz. After seeing propoganda about "The Canadians, they walk among us", Boomer is so terrified that he, his significant other (Rhea Perlman), and other Niagra citizens are scared silly into defending themselves from the Maple Leaf Meanace. Michael Moore ("The Big One", "Roger and Me") directs this film and combines his political undertones with non-stop laughter. "Canadian Bacon," is such a unique film, it could be classified beyond a standard comedy. In my opinon, "Candian Bacon" is one of the best films of all time. Great one-liners, but no movie. In the movie, the Cold War is over and the country needs a new enemy. Thus the White House wants to create a state of tension between the US and Canada. They don't want an actual war, but only an enemy that they can use for political and econmic benefit. The premise was used in "Wag the Dog" and so it isn't new, but you don't need a new premise to make a movie. What you do need is a plot. I have never seen a movie with so many memorable one-liners that wasn't a great movie. The equivalent would be if "Some Like It Hot" had its jokes, but Curtis and Lemmon had no reason to pretend to be women. The one-liners make the movie worthwhile, but the plot which has John Candy and friends invading Canada on their own after the White House creates a Canadian menace is weak. Get Over Yourself--This Movie is a Riot! Five Stars Plus! I wasn't surprised to read the so-called "professional" critics blast this movie, they should get real jobs in the first place. I also wasn't surprised to see most of the "real" people who reviewed this movie loved it, as I also thought it was hilarious. Matter of fact, I only read the reviews of those who DIDN'T like it as I couldn't figure out why anyone wouldn't...but I think I have. If you check out the unfavorable reviews, you will see they were all written by people who take themselves way too seriously! How can you expect someone like that to like such a funny movie? 'Canadian Bacon' goes over their heads, the subtle humor is lost on them and they can never laugh at themselves. Did anyone notice that all the Americans are played by Canadians? John Candy, Alan Alda, etc. What a great way to poke fun at Americans poking fun at the Canadians! I am sure the same people that didn't get this movie are the same ones that realize that the so-called "racist" scenes in 'Blazing Saddles' are actually anti-racist. And what is so remarkable is that both Michael Moore and Mel Brooks can send a message to the world through very funny movies. This is pure genius! 'Canadian Bacon' isn't a movie you want to rent, it is a movie you want to own. Why? Because you have to watch it over and over again to catch all the subtleties, as they are hard to catch when you are laughing your ... off. Of course, you have to be able to laugh in the first place! And by the way, I am not related to the Michael Moore who made this movie! It's OKAY... ...but there's a reason why "political comedy" is a genre best utilized by stand-up comedians and political satirists rather than movie production teams. Buy Canadian Bacon at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Canadian Bacon Search with the Priority Search Engine on Canadian Bacon This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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