CaleCat959 Reviews

Canadian Bacon (1995)

Hilarious

[19 August 2006]

One of my favourite comedies of all time.

Saw other comment about Cdns. taking it too hard - have never heard that. If anything, it's probably funnier to Canadians with some of the unique references (both English and French graffiti required on the side of the truck making fun of Francaphones). Pokes fun but we can take it (probably came mostly from Ackroyd and Candy anyway). Moore takes us on, but in the long run, takes his usual stab at (Republican) governments. It was almost like he knew who was to follow Clinton and what was to come (only luckily Bush headed east). Agreed that Candy was funnier in PT&A or even Uncle Buck, but the rest of the cast is fun too. Watch for Ackroyd as the motorcycle cop.

Call a Canadian or American buddy, curl up with some GOOD Canadian beer, don your lumber jackets and enjoy!

Talking to Americans (2001 TV Special)

I highly recommend this eh!

[26 April 2004]

I loved it and am going to send a copy to my aunt in Dallas. Luckily she's educated her American friends somewhat over the years, but they'll even enjoy it and find themselves getting "suckered in". Note to Raelon - I also can name the first 3 Prime Ministers, know exactly the beauty of the Bluenose and the gracefulness of our native large cat! I also can tell you the names of every single American state and its capital! I vividly remember taking entire semesters in American history, the War of 1812, The American Civil war as well as its geography (including the Mississippi river system IN GREAT DETAIL), its economy and role in the World Wars along with all the other allies. I think we're taking a humourous, good-natured jab at our friends to the south (as well as a few shots to ourselves!) with this and its all in good fun, but also insightful.

They're might have been a couple of people that went along with it, or were intimidated into agreeing by the camera (rare for Americans - most will speak their mind) but for the most part, you can tell they haven't a clue what we're doin' up here! I wanted to hug the kid who knew we had provinces and not states! I highly recommend viewing this whilst wearing your Leafs jersey, sitting in your cozy igloo, eating your back bacon sandwich with a Labatt's, finishing with rolling up the rim on a Tim Horton's and a box of 20 TimBits with your friends eh!!