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The Black Sheep
From coast to coast, from St. John's, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia, Jacques Godbout films a documentary chronicle of the political turnaround that was to follow the Meech Lake Accord. Following the Meech referendum, Quebec and Canada found themselves at an impasse after a long and ultimately fruitless negotiation, various social and political actors spoke out. Their comments, linked to film clips on the lives of important Canadian politicians (Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier, John A. Macdonald, Louis-Joseph Papineau...), draw parallels between the speeches of yesterday and those of the post-Meech era.
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Plot Summary
Mike Donnelly is a well-meaning but incredibly clumsy and accident-prone man who, much to the dismay of his brother, Al, decides to run for governor of Washington state. His campaign is a chaotic disaster, marked by a series of public mishaps and embarrassing incidents that threaten to derail Al's own political career. Despite the constant mayhem, Mike's genuine intentions and lovable nature somehow manage to win over some voters.
Critical Reception
The Black Sheep was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. The film is widely considered one of Chris Farley's weakest performances, failing to capitalize on his comedic talent. Audiences also largely rejected the movie, finding its humor forced and its plot nonsensical.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on slapstick and Farley's physical comedy, often to a painful degree.
The supporting cast is unable to salvage a thin and predictable plot.
Lacks the charm and genuine humor of Farley's other work.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the humor juvenile and repetitive. Some viewers appreciated Chris Farley's energetic performance, but felt it wasn't enough to carry the film.
Fun Fact
Chris Farley reportedly improvised many of his physical gags in the film, often to the point of causing genuine injury to himself during takes.
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