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Canadian Bacon (1995)
Released By: MGM Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Michael Moore
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Alan Alda, John Candy, Kevin J. O'Connor, Rhea Perlman, Rip Torn, Kevin Pollak
Published ID: 279965
UPC: 027616861153,
Plot: In Michael Moore's political satire, the U.S. president (Alan Alda) decides to wage a cold war against Canada in an attempt to reverse his slipping popularity, and, as a result, he drives a small group of incensed Canadians to take matters into their own hands. Alda is the first president in years not to lead his country into war, which naturally means that his approval rating is dangerously low. The sure-fire way to boost his popularity is to start a war and demonstrate American superiority. Unfortunately, as his advisors point out, the U.S. has run out of enemies. That is, until Alda's National Security Advisor Stuart Smiley (Kevin Pollak) happens to catch a segment on the news about a brawl at a Canadian hockey game that began when local American sheriff Bud Boomer (John Candy) made a remark about Canadian beer. This incident gives Smiley the notion to make the public believe that Canada is their new enemy. Determined to demonstrate the mighty power of America to the Canadians, Boomer gets a group of equally angry fellow Americans together to cross the border and perform the most serious of all Canadian crimes -- littering. However, the invasion is foiled and Boomer's numerous blunders threaten to turn a fabricated war into a real one. Written, directed, and produced by Michael Moore, Canadian Bacon takes lighthearted jabs at the differences between the U.S. and Canada, while also satirizing America's obsession with its military strength. The film features John Candy in his last complete screen performance. ~ Don Kaye, All Movie Guide
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wow
Added 11/1/2009

Not only was this movie funny as hell, but kind of prophetic. I mean who'd of thought we'd get somebody who says "nucular" and drums up a war in almost the same way only 6 years later?
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
canadian bacon
Added 10/9/2009

The video was excellent.The actors were stars,and the plot was funny as expected.The views of the niagra falls,and surrounding countryside was wonderful.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Candy at his finest
Added 1/11/2009

who better to make fun of Canada but a couple of Kunuks!
The US economy is in a rut, and so is the president's approval rating. What we need is a good war, but the Russians aren't interested. Hey -- how about that big polite country to the north? Niagara Fall Sheriff Bud B. Boomer takes this all a bit too seriously, though. Written by Jon Reeves [...]

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Great Movie
Added 12/4/2008

I saw this when i was a kid and i remember that it was really good. The rose colored glasses of my youth did not tint this movie at all, it is still in my top 20 favorite movies of all time.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Canadian fun
Added 11/28/2006

Ok, here's the full disclosure. I grew up in Michigan, so Canada was a 45 minute drive away. If you spent a lot of time in Canada and the USA then you will get a lot of laughs from this clever comedy. However, if you have not spent too much time in Canada, you may not appreciate/get the jokes as much.
5 out of 5 people found this helpful.
Wow!
Added 10/14/2006

This is clearly a true cultural classic! It is also the only Michael Moore film that I could say that I really liked.

I saw it in elementary school and simply had to watch it again recently!

The best acting roles in the film would have to be: the cop, the mountie, and the American president. There are just so many funny parts, but the confrontation with the mountie, the incident with the cop (Dan Akroiyd), and the hockey fight have to be among the best! Some of the jokes may not be immediately funny to one who is not familiar with the basics of Canadian culture, however.

This is definately worth watching and its quite a clean and appropriate film. Its message definately pokes fun at "American foreign policy" and the "let's find an enemy" attitude.

3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
canadian bacon
Added 10/9/2009

The video was excellent.The actors were stars,and the plot was funny as expected.The views of the niagra falls,and surrounding countryside was wonderful.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Candy at his finest
Added 1/11/2009

who better to make fun of Canada but a couple of Kunuks!
The US economy is in a rut, and so is the president's approval rating. What we need is a good war, but the Russians aren't interested. Hey -- how about that big polite country to the north? Niagara Fall Sheriff Bud B. Boomer takes this all a bit too seriously, though. Written by Jon Reeves [...]

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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