Tommy Boy

1995 | 98 minutes | Rated PG-13

Jerky in both senses of the term, this slapdash comedy follows the efforts of the half-wit son (Chris Farley) of a midwestern auto parts manufacturer (Brian Dennehy) to follow in his father's footsteps after the old man kicks off on his wedding day. (Bo Derek is the woman he's just married, and she's up to no good.) Directed by Peter Segal (Naked Gun 331/3: The Final Insult) from a desperately unfunny script by Bonnie and Terry Turner, this has a cheesy, unreal plot that vaguely suggests an overhauled Roger & Me with a happy ending. David Spade costars and Lorne Michaels, who should hang his head in shame, produced. By Jonathan Rosenbaum

Director: Peter Segal
Writer: Bonnie Turner and Terry Turner
Producer: Robert Weiss and Lorne Michaels
Cast: Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek, Dan Aykroyd and Julie Warner