147 reviews
Probably Much Funnier Today than in 1995
I remember hearing poor reviews from Siskel and Ebert for this film when it came out. And I see what they meant, as I watch it today. It's not as snappy as it could have been, but there are some extremely funny lines. And it's especially timely to see the news anchors and "journalists" jumping on the hate-Canada bandwagon, because they still do that today, and seeing how ridiculous the arguments are against Canada makes one think about the dubious arguments made against other countries by our "journalists."
Kevin Pollack is really funny, as is John Candy. Rhea Pearlman is overly "quirky," in my view, but otherwise, I think it really rings true today. It's worth a rental!
Kevin Pollack is really funny, as is John Candy. Rhea Pearlman is overly "quirky," in my view, but otherwise, I think it really rings true today. It's worth a rental!
- dawn_millsap_elnaggar
- Sep 2, 2004
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Does not age well
I remember seeing this movie right as I was graduating from high school and I thought it was pretty good. Remembering how I thought it was funny my wife and I rented it over the weekend. I was so disappointed. Aside from a few funny one liners (mostly by Steven Wright and Rip Torn) there was not too much to this movie. The real comedic substance was not there despite a good cast. The movie progressed very slowly and was not what I remembered. The writing was the main culprit behind making a really funny and interesting idea bland. I would only suggest renting this movie if you think superficial jabs at Canada are worth the $3 for the rent, and if that is the case rent Strange Brew instead.
Better than I expected
I assumed this would be terrible because I never heard of it but it had some funny moments. I only watched it because of Candy but he's not really the star. If I had known Alda was in it and Moore wrote it, I definitely wouldn't have watched it. Glad I did.
Not great but it has some excellent moments
John Candy was and still is one of my favorite comedians. He knew the art of comedy...and it didn't have to be laced with profanity.
One of the reviews suggest it is offensive to Canadians...what??????
In the film Canadians are portrayed as polite, clean and somewhat naive...Americans are portrayed as violent, dirty and somewhat naive.
For every joke aimed at Canadians is aimed back at Americans...that's what makes the film funny though...it is much like the actual relationship between the countries.
For Canadians...hearing John Candy respond to the capital of Canada being Ottawa was priceless..."What do you think were stupid?", hilarious. :)
Also funny...the streets of Toronto being bare!! Toronto is the 5th largest city in North America. Suddenly...everyone disappears...
Candy will be missed! RIP John!
One of the reviews suggest it is offensive to Canadians...what??????
In the film Canadians are portrayed as polite, clean and somewhat naive...Americans are portrayed as violent, dirty and somewhat naive.
For every joke aimed at Canadians is aimed back at Americans...that's what makes the film funny though...it is much like the actual relationship between the countries.
For Canadians...hearing John Candy respond to the capital of Canada being Ottawa was priceless..."What do you think were stupid?", hilarious. :)
Also funny...the streets of Toronto being bare!! Toronto is the 5th largest city in North America. Suddenly...everyone disappears...
Candy will be missed! RIP John!
- davidrshannon
- Jul 19, 2000
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American president starts cold war with Canada to boost popularity ratings
this movie started out good.the premise is funny and original.there are some very funny scenes.but about halfway through it loses steam.maybe it's because the novelty wore off and the jokes were no longer funny.Michael Moore directed this film and has a good cast to work with,including Alan Alda, Kevin Pollak,Rhea Perlman,Rip Torn and the late,great John Candy.the movie should have worked,and it does for awhile,like i said.i lost interest about halfway through,and by the time it was over,i was paying pretty much no attention to it.as a result,and based on the original premise and funny 1st half,the most i can give "Canadian Bacon" is 6/10.
- disdressed12
- Feb 28, 2007
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Canada rules
It's time for re-election and cliche spouting President Alan Alda is having trouble
convincing the American public why they should vote for him. Only one rule in American politics apples here. People support the commander-in-chief when
there's a war.
But shooting wars are nasty. Let it be a long standing Cold War like what we had with the Soviet Union for almost half a century. Munitions makers like G.D. Spradlin get rich and folks have their paranoia increase. So keep the paranoia going and everyone's happy.
Canadian Bacon due to the antics of our current president has become frighteningly relevant today. Funny it is, but it does give one cause for concern.
So after a hockey game in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side where by nationality the participants fought, the administration seeks to create a wave discontent with our ally Canada.
John Candy is the patriotic sheriff in Niagara County in New York where things are breaking and somehow Candy interjects himself in what is going on. Rhea Perlman is his zealous deputy who is a bit paranoid.. Several other familiar faces as well are here.
Good satire delivered here.
But shooting wars are nasty. Let it be a long standing Cold War like what we had with the Soviet Union for almost half a century. Munitions makers like G.D. Spradlin get rich and folks have their paranoia increase. So keep the paranoia going and everyone's happy.
Canadian Bacon due to the antics of our current president has become frighteningly relevant today. Funny it is, but it does give one cause for concern.
So after a hockey game in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side where by nationality the participants fought, the administration seeks to create a wave discontent with our ally Canada.
John Candy is the patriotic sheriff in Niagara County in New York where things are breaking and somehow Candy interjects himself in what is going on. Rhea Perlman is his zealous deputy who is a bit paranoid.. Several other familiar faces as well are here.
Good satire delivered here.
- bkoganbing
- Sep 5, 2019
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Full of lame stereotypes, low on cutting political commentary
Being born here, I have lived with "humourous" portrayals of Canadians on TV and in movies since I was born. Do they get funnier with age? No, they don't, and Canadian Bacon is chock full of them. A Mountie wearing full dress reds? Yeah, I see THAT everyday. C'mon. Although the movie is supposed to be flattering to Canada, it's really only Michael Moore's twisted perception of how we live here. In Bowling for Columbine, for instance, he made it look as if we all leave our doors unlocked. Newsflash: It depends where in the country you live. I'll bet there are places in the states (actually, I know there are places in the states) where people leave their doors unlocked.
Canadian Bacon is a half assed attempt at humour, and a half assed attempt at political commentary. Does this make for a whole ass? Nope, just two missed-matched ass halves that don't fit together. This movie is crap.
Canadian Bacon is a half assed attempt at humour, and a half assed attempt at political commentary. Does this make for a whole ass? Nope, just two missed-matched ass halves that don't fit together. This movie is crap.
- mtoonsdale
- Mar 20, 2006
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The early, dry political comedy of Michael Moore
Sort of like how you could see the style of the Wachowski Brothers in their 1996 film Bound, you can also see the developing style of Michael Moore in this early comedy, a ham-handed political lash at America as compared with our angelic neighbors to the north. There are certainly a lot of things that we could learn from Canada about living among each other in peace, and Michael Moore wants everyone to know that, at the same time as he makes fun of their apparently childish approach to crime control.
It's an occasionally clever political romp that is never laugh out loud funny and doesn't contain a single noteworthy performance, but I suppose it is interesting enough, if only as a curiosity piece about the early work of Michael Moore, who has made inarguably the most controversial and notorious political documentaries of all time with Bowling for Columbine and, even more, Fahrenheit 9/11.
And, of course, Moore makes an appearance in the film as, well, as himself, really a loudmouth political activist.
It's an occasionally clever political romp that is never laugh out loud funny and doesn't contain a single noteworthy performance, but I suppose it is interesting enough, if only as a curiosity piece about the early work of Michael Moore, who has made inarguably the most controversial and notorious political documentaries of all time with Bowling for Columbine and, even more, Fahrenheit 9/11.
And, of course, Moore makes an appearance in the film as, well, as himself, really a loudmouth political activist.
- Anonymous_Maxine
- Mar 1, 2007
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Dry and not funny
A comedy can't run on a one joke premise and that's exactly what Canadian Bacon tries to do. No matter what the media says and portrays stereotypically Canadians and Americans aren't that different. Sure there's cultural differences, unique pop culture influences, but we're not miles apart from each other. Canadian Bacon isn't deep, intellectual comedy. It's not brilliant satire. It's a running loop of overused, unfunny clichés.
A lot of names involved here. John Candy, Rela Perlman, Alan Alda, Kevin Pollak, Rip Torn. This is supposed to be a comedy. I only had one really good laugh. It's dry. So very dry. This movie's story revolves initially around a large military arms manufacturing plant closing resulting in the loss of thousands of jobs. Which sounds suspiciously close something Michael Moore already covered. There's some politics and false narratives too, but this is one movie you don't need to see.
A lot of names involved here. John Candy, Rela Perlman, Alan Alda, Kevin Pollak, Rip Torn. This is supposed to be a comedy. I only had one really good laugh. It's dry. So very dry. This movie's story revolves initially around a large military arms manufacturing plant closing resulting in the loss of thousands of jobs. Which sounds suspiciously close something Michael Moore already covered. There's some politics and false narratives too, but this is one movie you don't need to see.
- refinedsugar
- Mar 7, 2001
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The last film from comedic legend John Candy
Canadian Bacon is the last film for John Candy before his untimely death. On it's release, I enjoyed Canadian Bacon and much like the food item itself, it hit the spot. The film was shot on location in Niagara Falls in the US and Canada. Being a resident of Western New York myself that is something I can appreciate. This was directed by Michael Moore (yes, THAT Michael Moore), but you don't have to be a leftist to enjoy this political, satirical comedy. The film shows how easily people can be manipuplated by propoganda.(which still rings true today) The film takes the ridiculous premise of starting a cold war with Canada for a unpopular president to get a better approval rating. The film is highbrow in parts and lowbrow in others, definitely makes full use of stereotypes and is very funny. The cast is awesome and has John Candy, Alan Alda, Kevin Pollock, Rip Torn and Carla from Cheers. Also has cameo's from Dan Akyroyd and James Belushi. The film does present some serious political discourse, but is done in a very lighthearted way and is a good time and funny comedy.
- dworldeater
- Nov 24, 2020
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Comedy? No. Boring? Yes
I am usually very open with genres and comedies are top of the list so when I saw this film, I thought it may be very good plus the ratings on IMDB swayed me to watch it.
I was a big fan of John Candy and his films but this is not one of them and cannot understand why the ratings are over 6.0. The script and acting is awful and I couldn't seem to find any comical parts in the entire film. I understand the angle but it was lost on me.
I was a big fan of John Candy and his films but this is not one of them and cannot understand why the ratings are over 6.0. The script and acting is awful and I couldn't seem to find any comical parts in the entire film. I understand the angle but it was lost on me.
- i_derbyshire
- Feb 24, 2020
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The joke is on you...
I don't usually write reviews, but I feel compelled. Just read through the user comments on Canadian Bacon here and I'm chuckleing. Not only is this movie subtly hilarious, its nearly perfect as so many people are only contributing to the joke.
I recall sitting in a hostel in Switzerland on a trip across Europe, and listening to two American guys drinking and talking to two Austrailians. They were telling them about this hilarious movie called Canadian Bacon that did such a great job of making fun of how stupid and dumb Canadians are.
Which only makes the movie better, because it is so obviously, once you are in the know, a satire of America and particularly it's arrogant/ignorant (take your pick) stereotypes of Canada.
Truly, with every scathing review stating "This movie is a waste of time as it makes obvious stabs at Canada. That country should be insulted and the joke gets old." No, the joke only gets better with every American reviewer who doesn't get it, pushing it that much closer to a truly inspired masterpiece.
I recall sitting in a hostel in Switzerland on a trip across Europe, and listening to two American guys drinking and talking to two Austrailians. They were telling them about this hilarious movie called Canadian Bacon that did such a great job of making fun of how stupid and dumb Canadians are.
Which only makes the movie better, because it is so obviously, once you are in the know, a satire of America and particularly it's arrogant/ignorant (take your pick) stereotypes of Canada.
Truly, with every scathing review stating "This movie is a waste of time as it makes obvious stabs at Canada. That country should be insulted and the joke gets old." No, the joke only gets better with every American reviewer who doesn't get it, pushing it that much closer to a truly inspired masterpiece.
- Ungoliants_Burning_Belly
- Mar 20, 2002
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The Canadian Crisis
"Canadian Bacon" is one of those movies with an excellent concept which is enough to make you want to watch it even if it's not the greatest movie. In this case, I happen to love the plot and like the movie.
The U.S. president's ratings are doing poorly and he is desperate for a ratings boost if he is to be re-elected. After long deliberations with his various cabinet members he settles on a fictionalized conflict with Canada. If he could have a conflict similar to the Cold War which lasted so long and kept Americans properly patriotic, then he could reap the benefits.
This Michael Moore creation is an exaggeration, but it rings with so much truth. Rabid Americans worked themselves into a lather while the nice and unwitting Canadians went about their lives as they normally would. "Canadian Bacon" isn't about the laughs, though it has them, it is about the sheer absurdity of an artificial conflict.
The U.S. president's ratings are doing poorly and he is desperate for a ratings boost if he is to be re-elected. After long deliberations with his various cabinet members he settles on a fictionalized conflict with Canada. If he could have a conflict similar to the Cold War which lasted so long and kept Americans properly patriotic, then he could reap the benefits.
This Michael Moore creation is an exaggeration, but it rings with so much truth. Rabid Americans worked themselves into a lather while the nice and unwitting Canadians went about their lives as they normally would. "Canadian Bacon" isn't about the laughs, though it has them, it is about the sheer absurdity of an artificial conflict.
- view_and_review
- Aug 27, 2020
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Funny, but typically anti-American Michael Moore movie
John Candy is always funny to watch, but Michael Moore's anti-Americanism was really coming to the fore in this movie. This was released after Candy's death, and so Canadian Bacon is notable for his fans in that regard. Dan Aykroyd's cameo appearance as an RCMP trooper is priceless and other parts of the movie are well done. Stomaching Moore's tripe is another matter. From his typical military-bashing (embodied in Rip Torn's General Panzer) that he refers to these days as "supporting the troops" to mocking the Western position against Commumism (of which Canada was a fully-supporting member in the fight), Moore hasn't changed much. His premise that the good old USSR wasn't so bad (note the "Peace through Fear Since 1947" signs in the factory the President visits) runs parallel to his position today that Al Qaida isn't such a bad bunch of chaps and that, in Moore's words, "there is no terrorist threat." Moore has since "graduated" to creating fictional movies disguised as documentaries in order to profit from the suffering of others (Columbine, 9/11). In retrospect, perhaps Moore should have stuck to comedy.
- av1611baptist
- Jan 18, 2005
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The View From Canada
Ironic comedy but fun as hell.
I didn't even know Michael Moore made a movie, i thought he only did documentaries, which I like by the way. Canadian Bacon is a great parody, full of irony and sarcasm, the kind of humor you only get if you understand that Canada is in everything better than the USA. Republicans probably won't find it funny, well I doubt they'll get the irony, they will probably find it offending. Canadians on the other hand should love this movie, it portrays everything that is good about Canada and it ridicules the whole American system, which is totally deserved if you ask me. If you have an ounce of honesty in your body you can't deny everything is better in Canada, except the weather which is basically the only thing that keeps people wanting to live over there, but all the rest is just better. You can make fun, or try to make fun, of Canadians but in the end the joke's on you. About the movie, the story is quite stupid, but it fits the whole ironic plot, the acting is what it is, simple but not bad. It's always nice to watch John Candy again, for that alone it's already worth watching or rewatching.
- deloudelouvain
- Mar 30, 2020
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The reality this film represents makes it a heck of a lot more frightening than the exorcist
Moore makes better Documentaries than he did make a fictional comedy but that is not say it is not good. This low budget comedies really scores for it's biting satire than effectively in my opinion highlights the stupidity of the average American. John Candy is great in the film and Rhea Pearlman overacts in a way that doesn't hurt the film. Sure a lot of the film's humor doesn't always work. Sure some of the Filmmaking doesn't show a brilliance that bowling for columbine or Roger and me shows but that is not the point.
The reality this film represents makes it a heck of a lot more frightening than the exorcist. Moore for saw the military industrial complex's need to have a enemy at all costs. What he missed is that terrorists were enough of an enemy to justify war. He was also wrong that the American government would be happy with a cold war.
Canada is not the target of the satire. The gullible nature of the American public is the main target. We have seen since 9/11 that the American public can be fooled that easily. Moore uses humor to drive home the point that is in reality is not that funny because it is reality behind the death of thousands of people in Afghanistan ,Iraq and hundreds of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq who did not sneek out of war like GW Bush did in Vietnam.
Like All Moore projects they deserve mass viewing.
The reality this film represents makes it a heck of a lot more frightening than the exorcist. Moore for saw the military industrial complex's need to have a enemy at all costs. What he missed is that terrorists were enough of an enemy to justify war. He was also wrong that the American government would be happy with a cold war.
Canada is not the target of the satire. The gullible nature of the American public is the main target. We have seen since 9/11 that the American public can be fooled that easily. Moore uses humor to drive home the point that is in reality is not that funny because it is reality behind the death of thousands of people in Afghanistan ,Iraq and hundreds of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq who did not sneek out of war like GW Bush did in Vietnam.
Like All Moore projects they deserve mass viewing.
- veganflimgeek
- Jan 23, 2004
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Lacking, over-politicized comedy
A 1995 Michael Moore film (of "Bowling for Columbine" fame) that does not deliver. It's a "Wag the Dog" type of film that gets only sparse, occasional laughs. [Canadian director/script-writer] Moore seems more interested in venting irony against his southern neighbors than on creating a real comedy. The jokes are, for the most part, far stretched, based on "anti-American" cliches and lacking in subtlety that would make them more useful for the overall plot. Although he does let a few hints of sarcasm against his fellow Canadians as well, I think the film fails to appeal to a broader audience other than those looking for an excuse to re-affirm their cliches.
Interesting Trivia: A cameo appearance by Michael Moore, as a naive and wild, gun-slinging American.
Interesting Trivia: A cameo appearance by Michael Moore, as a naive and wild, gun-slinging American.
What probably inspired Matt and Trey
Michael Moore's Canadian Bacon is a good whack at comedy that works. Moore has always been a good writer and director of documentaries about the plight of the American worker, but who knew that he could take a shot at comedy and it would work? I didn't.
But who can loose with John Candy (in his true last cinema trip) as a American in the crossfire in a war between America and Canada. What ensues is a very funny satire that probably inspired Matt Stone and Trey Parker to do they're 1999 masterpiece South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut in which America gets in war with Canada over profanity. This film though, it's only over a comment about beer at a hockey game. Kudos to Candy (he delights me even in his death), Moore and anyone else who worked on this funny flick. A
But who can loose with John Candy (in his true last cinema trip) as a American in the crossfire in a war between America and Canada. What ensues is a very funny satire that probably inspired Matt Stone and Trey Parker to do they're 1999 masterpiece South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut in which America gets in war with Canada over profanity. This film though, it's only over a comment about beer at a hockey game. Kudos to Candy (he delights me even in his death), Moore and anyone else who worked on this funny flick. A
- Quinoa1984
- Apr 27, 2000
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What a waste of everybody's time
This movie is just a waste. One of the worst John Candy movies ever made. I don't think I laughed at anything in it. Not the stiff acting, the moronic plot and certainly not any of the so-called "jokes." If this was the first movie for any of these actors, none of them would ever work again. It was so bad that it made me feel sorry for Alan Alda, who I don't think rises to the acting ability of a second grader in a Christmas pagent.
- Uncle_Festering
- Jan 7, 2002
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Funny for Canadians
I can understand the woes of the reviewers here who claim "unfunny" and "plodding". For the average person, yes. But to a Canadian (like myself), this is absolutely hilarious, and - I hate to say it - all the stereotypes presented are TRUE. The graffiti gag really struck close to home, and now (with the Ontario health care system imploding) the hospital bits seem especially funny. "Also, we're supposed to give you a kidney transplant. Wait, that can't be right."
Not a particularly funny movie overall (although I thought the epilogue was brilliant), but worth the $60 million Canadian dollars to rent.
Not a particularly funny movie overall (although I thought the epilogue was brilliant), but worth the $60 million Canadian dollars to rent.
I'll forgive Michael
Not a particularly good film. It proves that Michael Moore isn't nearly as good at telling a story than showing a story. Canadian Bacon will be remembered more as one of John Candy's last films than a brilliant satire. Although, it is interesting that the premise was totally recycled in the South Park movie. However South Park succeeded where Canadian Bacon failed, it made me laugh. There are too many unforgivable cliches. I found the way the black character constantly referenced the fact that he was black annoying. I don't recommend this film to anyone unless you are a die hard Michael Moore/John Candy fan. Moore redeemed himself with the follow-up documentary, The Big One.
Brilliant Satire
While it had some flaws, mostly in some incomplete development of themes and failing to make full use of the story's potential, this is a brilliantly funny satire that mostly succeeds wonderfully on many levels.
The idea to have the US pick on Canada, internationally one of the world's least offensive and bellicose countries is itself brilliant. It wonderfully picks on the US, and more generally, on any rather belligerent nation that likes to throw its weight around and create excuses for doing so.
It also picks on the use of propaganda and even on mass media and mass mob hysteria. This is especially true in the way the film portrays how the American media discusses Canada and how some members of the public react, so that the whole idea spins out of control of those who began it for their own personal reasons. I was barely able to breath with laughter throughout the whole period when the US was flashing its propaganda about Canada and showing how threatening they are, especially how they claimed the Canadians were "infiltrating" American society and were "massing" on the border. This is wonderful satire on sensationalist news stations and their willingness to use information in a wildly inaccurate and misleading manner in order to rile people up.
The film picks on everyone involved, Canadian and American alike. It attacks the stereotypes of both, highlighting their differences yet also attacking the misconceptions about both peoples. To have a number of Canadians in the film is another flash of inspiration, too, since there are Canadians playing comically stereotypical (i.e., polite, white bread, well-spoken) Canadians and Canadians playing comically stereotypical (i.e., redneck, belligerent, crude) Americans. It adds to the irony since one of the American's propaganda tools is that there are Canadian actors everywhere in the US as such integral parts of the American entertainment industry that they are taken for Americans, and lo and behold, here some are playing various people in this film.
Some parts of the film were simply silly, with jokes that were more gags rather than actually furthering the satire and points of the movie, and this is a weak spot. While some were funny and worked, others were a bit inane and the film would have been more successful had they stuck to developing the real themes and satire of the film, which are what make it great.
Anyway, despite some weak points, this film is a brilliant satire that contains a number of parts that are utterly hilarious. It did not fulfill its full potential, but it is not too far below perfect and the good parts are really, really good.
The idea to have the US pick on Canada, internationally one of the world's least offensive and bellicose countries is itself brilliant. It wonderfully picks on the US, and more generally, on any rather belligerent nation that likes to throw its weight around and create excuses for doing so.
It also picks on the use of propaganda and even on mass media and mass mob hysteria. This is especially true in the way the film portrays how the American media discusses Canada and how some members of the public react, so that the whole idea spins out of control of those who began it for their own personal reasons. I was barely able to breath with laughter throughout the whole period when the US was flashing its propaganda about Canada and showing how threatening they are, especially how they claimed the Canadians were "infiltrating" American society and were "massing" on the border. This is wonderful satire on sensationalist news stations and their willingness to use information in a wildly inaccurate and misleading manner in order to rile people up.
The film picks on everyone involved, Canadian and American alike. It attacks the stereotypes of both, highlighting their differences yet also attacking the misconceptions about both peoples. To have a number of Canadians in the film is another flash of inspiration, too, since there are Canadians playing comically stereotypical (i.e., polite, white bread, well-spoken) Canadians and Canadians playing comically stereotypical (i.e., redneck, belligerent, crude) Americans. It adds to the irony since one of the American's propaganda tools is that there are Canadian actors everywhere in the US as such integral parts of the American entertainment industry that they are taken for Americans, and lo and behold, here some are playing various people in this film.
Some parts of the film were simply silly, with jokes that were more gags rather than actually furthering the satire and points of the movie, and this is a weak spot. While some were funny and worked, others were a bit inane and the film would have been more successful had they stuck to developing the real themes and satire of the film, which are what make it great.
Anyway, despite some weak points, this film is a brilliant satire that contains a number of parts that are utterly hilarious. It did not fulfill its full potential, but it is not too far below perfect and the good parts are really, really good.
- Wulfstan10
- Mar 23, 2005
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yes and no for Moore
I don't know exactly what to think of Moore's vision of the future. we must remember Michael Moore, the famous director of documentary's like Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine, wrote this story in 1995. though it must have seemed funny way back then, now it looks more like a parody of the way we live right now. but in 1995, people must have laughed with his futuristic vision. yes, it looks a bit like Dr. Strangelove, that's true. but hey, doesn't every Van Damme picture look the same? therefore, Canadian Bacon is very original (because there are not many war comedies of the same caliber as the one of DR. Strangelove). what I particular noticed while watching, was the way Moore used music to lead the audience into the direction he wanted. probably I wasn't the only one who heard the Vietnam war music, but that's not exactly what I meant. the sound that Moore uses to manipulate his audience is superb. for instance, there is the sound of beams of the copy machine when there is trouble in the war room, suggesting the audience that there is something dangerous is about to happen. so that's why I gave this movie 6 points. I could have given it 2 points too, because I liked and I did not like what I saw. see the movie and conclude for yourself.
- mrdonleone
- Apr 6, 2009
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Michael Moron Should Stick to Documentaries!
Roger and Me was funny because it took a serious topic, the desolation of Flint, Michigan, and gave it a chuckle. Canadian Bacon was supposed to be a Comedy with which director Michael Moron attempted to make a serious political statement... off base, and not funny. I feel bad for all the good people that were spun into the cesspool that is Moron's mind... In the making of this picture, they had no idea that it was an Anti-American Propaganda skit. In addition, this was not John Candy's last movie... it was simply released last. Perhaps this was because Michael Moron was re-cutting to fit his newest political peeve. Too bad he wouldn't address Fat Morons. In the end, see it if you are a fan of John Candy, Rhea Perlman, Kevin J. O'conner and Alan Alda... by all means give it a watch. Wallace Shawn also gives a nice guest appearance as the PM of Canada. Don't blame the actors. BLAME THE MESSENGER!
- davidbryanlawrence
- Apr 20, 2018
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