Dokumentationen

[Sylvio Constabel]

At the premiere of John Candy: I Like Me at TIFF 2025, Ryan Reynolds stole the spotlight not just as the film’s producer, but as a proud dad with a story no one expected. He confessed that despite his own efforts—phone calls, video messages, even chasing down wrong numbers it wasn’t his charm that won Bill Murray over. Instead, it was a simple, unscripted plea from his toddler, Olin, who looked straight into the camera and told Murray, “Do the interview, Bill.” It was the kind of pure, innocent honesty no one could say no to.
Bill Murray’s eventual response captured his own quirky spirit. After ghosting Reynolds for a while, he finally returned the call with a simple question: “What can I do for JC?” a nod to John Candy. In that moment, Murray didn’t just agree to participate in the documentary, he embraced the project as a chance to honor a friend whose humor and heart had shaped generations. The story showed how sometimes the biggest gestures come from the smallest voices, and how even comedy legends need a little nudge from unexpected places.
For Reynolds, the moment tied together his love for family and his admiration for John Candy. He explained how Candy influenced his career and how the loss of Candy in 1994 felt like losing someone larger than life. Now, decades later, standing in Toronto the city Candy called home Reynolds felt the weight of completing a circle. With Colin Hanks directing and Murray on board, the documentary became more than just a film; it became a generational tribute, sparked by a two-year-old’s heartfelt request.

[Julio Sacchi]

Da trieft schon beim Text der Kitsch ausm Arsch.

Film soll auch purer Schmalz sein.