John Candy: I Like Me — Colin Hanks’s Love Letter to a Comedy Legend
“That’s the problem when you talk about John: People don’t really have a lot of negative things to say about him,” Bill Murray says in the opening scene of John Candy: I Like Me, the new documentary about the late actor and comedian.
“And I hope what you’re producing here turns up some people who’ve got some dirt on him.”
The tongue-in-cheek comment might suggest that the filmmakers would reveal darker sides of the beloved comedy icon. Instead, the film delivers a moving, affectionate portrait of a performer whose warmth and humor continue to resonate long after his passing. Over its 113 minutes, it evokes more emotion than laughter, showing the man behind the humor.
A Family-Driven Tribute
I Like Me, available on Prime Video, was made with full support from John Candy’s family. His widow, Rosemary Candy, and their children, Chris and Jennifer, not only serve as co-executive producers but also share interviews, cherished family footage, and personal photos that bring his life into vivid focus.
Creative Team and Vision
The documentary was produced by longtime fan Ryan Reynolds and directed by Colin Hanks, whose previous work includes Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (2017). Having known Candy as a child, Hanks infuses the film with empathy and personal warmth, creating a touching homage that honors Candy’s spirit both on and off the screen.
Author’s summary: Colin Hanks’s John Candy: I Like Me offers a heartfelt, family-backed celebration of the comedian’s life, blending warmth, humor, and tenderness into an affectionate cinematic tribute.
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