Only the Lonely (1991) | Almost Cult Classics

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3 ай бұрын

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@tylertilwick6852 3 ай бұрын

The story of John Candy switching trailers with Maureen O'Hara just goes to show Candy’s kindness and generosity towards others around him. He was such a kind soul that was too pure for this world. Candy truly was one of a kind!

@stevenmcd4741 3 ай бұрын

I believe the rest of that story is that the producers were so embarrassed to have a big star like John Candy in such a small trailer that they quickly found money in the budget to get him a new trailer as big as the one he gave to her.

@CVinyl 3 ай бұрын

John Candy was the truth! He is deeply missed......

@7Jstamper 3 ай бұрын

Hey man thank you for this. Seriously. I’ve long thought about what could have been for Candy’s career as a dramatic actor and this video really does amazing job of showcasing how he was about to break out as such. I don’t know how you wrote and compiled this video without crying several times, because I shed a tear just watching it. This was a family favorite in my house growing up, and I’m glad someone shed light on it. It was long overdue, and you did a spectacular job of it. Thanks again.

@fmsyntheses 3 ай бұрын

He died making dinner for his assistants.

@willmistretta 3 ай бұрын

That Tonight Show clip of Maureen O'Hara declaring "He's too young now..." really stands out now as both sweet and sad. All I could think was: Yeah, he sure was.

@gregmcdonald8962 3 ай бұрын

Same

@Calculon1712 3 ай бұрын

Cant believe it'll be 30 years this March since John left us, still very much missed.

@travismiller4320 3 ай бұрын

I remember it depressed me and I took a long walk around my neighborhood when I heard, just got a little depressed again hearing Maureen’s kind words about Candy’s future roles with Johnny Carson😢

@ricardocantoral7672 3 ай бұрын

He was like a fun Uncle for us 80's babies. He left us way too young.

@gabrieljewett4042 3 ай бұрын

I love Candys performance in this film, it’s so sweet and genuine

@Slice2099 3 ай бұрын

Rip John Candy John Belushi, and Chris Farley, three childhood goats

@actionstudios9502 3 ай бұрын

John Belushi, Jim is John’s brother

@AlkisenSuper 3 ай бұрын

Not a single dud from this channel. I saw Planes, Trains and Automobiles two months ago. Your infectious enthusiasm played a huge part in giving it a watch at last. It's a great and hilarious movie with a wholesome and sweet ending. Pretty much every time you talk about John Candy you always make me think "I've really gotta see this one".

@KoopaMedia64 3 ай бұрын

I'd argue his video on Your Highness could have been left off, but maybe that's more just that movie being so obscene and literally nothing else.

@hattorihanzo2275 3 ай бұрын

Wow. It's a classic. Is there a reason you never watched it?

@AlkisenSuper 3 ай бұрын

@@hattorihanzo2275 No. It's just one of those movies I knew I've got to see, but just never found the right opportunity at first. I came close 2022, but it didn't happen. Then finally around Thanksgiving last year I thought it was about time for me to check it out, so I ordered a John Hughes box set (Where it was included with 4 other films he's written and/or directed). And now after seeing it I'm even more eager to watch whatever I haven't seen from Candy or Hughes yet.

@hattorihanzo2275 3 ай бұрын

@@AlkisenSuper Enjoy the journey. Candy's oeuvre, Hughes associated or not, is well worth your time.

@AlkisenSuper 3 ай бұрын

@@hattorihanzo2275 Thanks. I got The Great Outdoors on DVD a month ago 👍

@higginswalsan 3 ай бұрын

I always love the kind of interactions between older stars who have retired or gone “out of style” and newer stars that are so mutually respectful and supportive like what’s shown in this video.

@HumorNWaffles 3 ай бұрын

RIP John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, AND Comiskey Park, all stars of this movie 😢

@SlapShotRegatta22 3 ай бұрын

Comiskey Park!

@Tardisntimbits 3 ай бұрын

I miss John Candy so much. There's just something about...how his heart and soul just bust through in every performance, my own heart aches to remember how he left us so soon.

@whimsicalhamster88 3 ай бұрын

This movie brought together three generations of my family. My grandpa loved Maureen O'Hara from old John Wayne movies. I loved John Candy for his comedies and my mom loved a romantic comedy. We were all Catholic, hence riddled with guilt. Always has been one of my favorite movies.

@spiderleenie 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for mentioning this movie! It's criminally underrated. John Candy and Maureen O'Hara had amazing chemistry together. RIP to both of these legends.

@trinaq 3 ай бұрын

It's a shame that this movie isn't more well known. John Candy gave his most likable performance, in my opinion, Ally Sheedy is sweet as his love interest, and Maureen O'Hara is also superb, having been persuaded to come out of a twenty year retirement thanks to Candy's persuasion.

@Slice2099 3 ай бұрын

Yeah and of course you are here

@blairperry6399 3 ай бұрын

Fun fact: according to Maureen O’Hara’s memoir, her longtime friend and “How Green Was My Valley” costar Roddy McDowall supposedly appeared in a scene in this movie that was left on the cutting room floor.

@vitorafmonteiro 3 ай бұрын

Good old Cornelius/Caesar. He'd be a welcome addition as always if they let him in.

@bensneb360 3 ай бұрын

John Candy is such a likable and down to earth guy, he’s like a big teddy bear

@buffalochickencritic7866 3 ай бұрын

Theres nothing that turns around my day more than seeing one of your videos drop. Especially a John Candy/John Hughes film. Youre a youtube gem and bless you for your service

@GodBless423 3 ай бұрын

His cameo in JFK is spectacular!!

@CriticalEnjoyer 3 ай бұрын

That's right, daddy-o!

@SlapShotRegatta22 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Such a great scene. Supposedly, he was very, very nervous during the filming as he was pictured with so many other great actors. Also, the portion of that scene where they cut from the present (in the restaurant) to the past (with Tommy Lee Jones) while he's smoking a cigarette is editing genius. Check it out.

@templeofbone 3 ай бұрын

I first saw this in the theater with my mom when I was little. I loved it then and still love it today. It's an underrated romantic comedy and underrated John Candy film.

@adamjlozano2454 3 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorites John Candy movies. I think it was a great collaboration with John Hughes and Chris Columbus. An all around underrated movie.

@singularmusing970 3 ай бұрын

If it wasn’t for 80scommercialvault and this channel, I wouldn’t have heard of these gems.

@das_bouk 3 ай бұрын

This, Uncle Buck, and Planes Trains & Automobiles are legendary for me. John Candy is to this day my favorite actor of all time.

@CrypticCharm 3 ай бұрын

i love this film, it's more of a different role for John Candy, more subdued and serious, and also heartbreaking

@DivisionStreetDrums 3 ай бұрын

man, he was so amazing as a actor and as a human being

@jimmyeddy 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this film. It's a shame it is so hard to watch now because it truly shows John Candy's versatility

@misunderstood781981 3 ай бұрын

Very underrated movie! Need to be recognized more then what it's getting now!

@Ericdz302 3 ай бұрын

Great movie! John candy is missed 😢

@edkeaton 3 ай бұрын

I've always loved John Candy, especially in films such as this. I have spent several months trying to find this on DVD, and finally had succeeded in doing so! I feel that this is one of John Candy's best films! He and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job, especially the legendary Maureen O'Hara and Anthony Quinn. Thanks for sharing this video! 😎👍

@gbeach85 3 ай бұрын

I’m a simple man. I see a new Hats Off Entertainment video, I click.

@Iamthedevilhimself 3 ай бұрын

Only the lonely is a classic movie John Candy is a legend

@BigHossComedy 3 ай бұрын

One of favorite John Candy movies!

@brandonspain12345 3 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for this day that you get to talk about Only the Lonely as an Almost Cult Classic! 😁

@patrickreeves4650 7 күн бұрын

this film used to be on TBS back in the early 90's all the time. such a fantastic film, and classic john candy.

@tikichateau2355 Ай бұрын

I watched this movie as a child and loved it. John Candy was always one of my favorite actors. He just always brings something so sincere and special

@aprilcanipe2614 3 ай бұрын

John candy was and still is a gift. Dude can't be replicated or replaced! A true legend! 🤘

@AndrewG4d 3 ай бұрын

I hope this film gets a nice bluray release. It’s at the top of my physical media wishlist. I mean, somehow Paramount heard you with your awesome Planes, Trains and Automobiles video and brought out the lost footage along with the 4K of that film. Hoping this video does the trick for Only the Lonely :) Except it’s a 20th Century property… which makes it wishful thinking.

@SaturnaliaJones 3 ай бұрын

Always loved this movie. Thank you for remembering it, thoroughly enjoyed hearing more about it.

@stupid8911 3 ай бұрын

How am I just hearing about this?? Thank you very much for featuring it. Cheese and rice, I'm almost in tears. As if I couldn't love John Candy any more, here I am. One DVD on "that auction site" is $40. I would love to purchase it digitally (hopefully for a little less than $40).

@PopeSixtusVI 3 ай бұрын

I tell everyone about this movie and emphasize that they need to stick for the ending- and I refuse to spoil it. Maureen O'Hara went out swinging.

@argentinianguy 2 ай бұрын

Hearing Maureen say: 'yeah, I'll be his mom' melted me ❤

@empireofdirtproductions6997 3 ай бұрын

It is a really good movie. I’m shocked it’s out of print, and now I’m reading that there’s never even been a Blu-ray release!

@digitalq9702 3 ай бұрын

Ever sense I first saw this I have loved it , very underrated masterpiece

@arturogranados1133 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this movie. It is one of my favorites. When I lived in Chicago I went to St. John Cantius--the church that the characters go to and get married in--every week for mass; not because it was in the movie, but I just thought that was a cool fact. John Candy is such a great counterpart to Maureen O'Hara in this picture. I am so happy it exists. I also love how they have old Comiskey in the movie too.

@NicholasVargo 3 ай бұрын

You had my like even before I saw a frame of this video. Only the Lonely is a fantastically underrated romantic comedy. I know the chemistry between Candy and O’Hara is always singled out but I think what really makes the movie transcend is also the chemistry between Candy and Ally Sheedy. The fact that it has it both ways is the real reason the movie works so well. You believe O’Hara can be Candy’s mom and you can believe that Sheedy would fall in love with Candy.

@PaulDozierZZoMBiE13 3 ай бұрын

I took my mom to see this movie when it originally hit the cinema. She used to show me old Maureen O'Hara films when I was younger and we both loved John Candy, so it was a nice fit for us to see together. We both loved it.

@sugreev2001 3 ай бұрын

Saw this just last week. Have always loved this movie. John Candy was just a treasure.

@DanEdenWasTaken 3 ай бұрын

What a showcase of Candy’s range. Thanks for another great video, Joe

@brett919 Ай бұрын

I'm glad this movie is getting some attention. This is one great Rom Com.

@MrChuckGrape 3 ай бұрын

I'm really glad you're covering this. It's such a criminally underrated movie.

@MrHootiedean 3 ай бұрын

I'm a 90s kid and used to be obsessed with Siskel & Ebert and remember the rave they gave this movie, and especially Maureen O'Hara's performance saying she deserved an Oscar nomination. I miss them, John Candy and Ms. O'Hara. The movie is a big cup of cocoa!

@shazam2128 3 ай бұрын

Nice job again Joe, as far as I'm concerned you should have 500K-1M subscribers already, you're that good at documentaries, I always enjoy them! I can tell you always have a great love and passion for movies as I do! I am a huge John Candy fan! Only the Lonely was a good move, it was underrated. For me the biggest loss of any actor who died too young, it's John Candy at the top of the list!

@Alexvander10 3 ай бұрын

I used to love this movie when it played on cable around 1990. Casting was spot on with Candy, Sheedy, and the mom.

@Bob-Savage 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for covering this little gem of a movie. This stands out, for me, as one of the best Candy performances. Tragic - He had so much more to give.

@edwardleemiller-eo8jp 3 ай бұрын

We lost John Candy far too soon. 😢

@jamesmorgan3212 3 ай бұрын

My mom rented this for me when I was home sick in middle school. I remember it not being what I thought it was . But I also really began to like it as the movie went on. Now it’s one of my favorite John Candy movies . I have a DVD copy .

@INXS1985 3 ай бұрын

I haven’t even heard of this- it’s like finding out one of your fav bands had another album you never knew about. John hughes and Chris Columbus….what a pair of artists. Their movies feel like novels, they take their time, they never lose sight of where they’re going even though it feels like we’re just meandering through life. I love the way I feel when movies like this end. Life feels manageable

@RangerErnsy 3 ай бұрын

I think this has always been a very special movie to me. For various reasons, it's very personal. Thanks for the special look at it.

@jamesrsfo 3 ай бұрын

Love that film. And another reason to keep buying physical media. It is currently available on Blu-ray. It’s one of my favorite John, Candy films. Thank you for reviewing.

@TomMSTie1138 3 ай бұрын

I saw this movie recently and fell in love with it.

@marsoelflaco5722 3 ай бұрын

A great movie to watch on Valentine's Day.❤

@travtotheworld 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for making these. I really appreciate the depth you put into these little videos. They are very much appreciated. Your voice is also the perfect narrator voice for these. It's very light and friendly with a twinge of melancholy nostalgia.

@lucianonmarazzo436 3 ай бұрын

My mom showed me this movie when I was young, and her and I couldn't stop laughing throughout the whole thing.

@davemlbc 3 ай бұрын

That was really moving. Thank you for the work you do on this channel.

@triggeredcat120 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE this movie. Ordered it on Amazon and loved every minute of this film.

@jamesflorence6206 3 ай бұрын

Aw man, I love this movie! Thanks for reminding me!

@elbuenohombre 3 ай бұрын

I've never heard of the movie before, but by the end of your video, I was convinced to add it to my list of movies to watch. Thank-you.

@dylan4125 3 ай бұрын

Every time you do a vid on john candy i remember how much i miss him. Great video as always.

@MichaelCharles2011 3 ай бұрын

So glad you finally covered this. It’s a wonderful movie and in my top 5 Candy films. And thank you for including the tonight show footage. Maureen’s words made me tear up

@PlainKen 3 ай бұрын

I loved this movie. Even when I was 12. Candy was a treasure.

@adamstrickland6421 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely adore this film. John Candy really taps into something unguarded and great in this performance. I could not find it for a few years on DVD or streaming before starz got the rights. Luckily I found a laserdisk bundle of this and Heavenly Creatures. It's well worth the watch for any John Candy fan. :)

@jacksampson5615 3 ай бұрын

John candy was the greatest. Maureen was amazing at being reprehensible and lovable, alternatingly

@travismiller4320 3 ай бұрын

I remember watching this movie when I was a kid in 1991 and loving it, recently while helping my mom sort out her video cabinet, I found this movie on DVD and decided to borrow it. Can’t wait to actually watch it again. Sucks that it’s out of print ( didn’t know that )and I can’t find one of my own, so I’m happy she still had a copy laying around.

@jowarrener527 Ай бұрын

Such an underrated gem! I had it on tape as a kid.

@davidprenticeii6742 3 ай бұрын

John Candy will always be one of the greats. It's sad watching that interview on Carson that we didn't get to see him in more dramatic roles. Nevertheless, this movie is a gem and, like you, I am glad to have a DVD copy in my own collection.

@daynmitchell7543 3 ай бұрын

I rented this movie from my library growing up several times!

@4stringz. 3 ай бұрын

Haven’t seen this in years, but this is a great film. Not just bc I’m a big fan of John Candy, but it’s really well written. Another great HatsOff vid!

@PotentialEnder 15 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. I'll definitely check it out. Love Candy!

@stephennootens916 3 ай бұрын

My grandma had this movie in her tape collection and I remember seating in her living room more than once watching it.

@pineapplesand556ers 3 ай бұрын

John Candy was a national treasure.

@Tom.Livanos 3 ай бұрын

Wow. What a trip down memory lane this was.

@gaylordfocker7990 3 ай бұрын

If John Candy can't bring a smile to your face then you are soulless.

@kevin10001 3 ай бұрын

I got a DVD copy of the movie during my Jim Belushi kick cause I’m a big Jim Belushi fan and John candy is great in the movie John and Maureen seem to have great chemistry cause it feels thst got along well on set in their performance as mother and son

@HesarealNoWhereMan 3 ай бұрын

I miss John Candy. He is and always be such a treasure.

@vancen8119 3 ай бұрын

This is easily my favorite John Candy movie.

@johnwisniewski8712 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely adore this movie.

@mtgamateurnight 3 ай бұрын

I have seen a lot of john candy movies but never this one! Looks like I know what I am watching this next week!

@marcussullivan7155 3 ай бұрын

"Oh, Danny. I hope you enjoy your date !" *BLAM*

@jcollins1305 3 ай бұрын

My dad and I both really liked this movie. As an Irish American, it hits close to home. A really solid flick.

@Exar_Kun 3 ай бұрын

Another incredible video Joe. I miss John Candy so so so much.

@hiltwo 3 ай бұрын

This movie is so good, definitely in my top 3 of John Candy movies (the others being Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains and Automobiles). I loved seeing John Candy with Ally Sheedy. Very underrated movie, it was a very pleasant surprise and I felt stupid for not watching it sooner.

@Iconoplastt 3 ай бұрын

I watched this a bunch of times as a kid, it's a good film!

@gabe_s_videos 2 ай бұрын

It's such a shame that this isn't available to stream, because after your review, I REALLY want to watch it! It looks like exactly the kind of movie I would enjoy!

@BainesMkII 3 ай бұрын

Something that surprised me several years back was how hard it could be to find John Candy movies after the VHS era. You'd think it would be as easy as buying a few Bluray collections. Not only do those collections not exist, it feels like only a handful of his movies even made it to Bluray, and I'm not sure if some even made it to (what would now anyway be long out of print) DVD?

@drygnfyre 3 ай бұрын

It's pretty much a tale as old as time: almost all comedic actors never get the credit they deserve for their acting chops until they do more dramatic roles. It usually takes films like this one or something like Jim Carrey in "The Truman Show" to go "wow, that dude is a good actor!"

@alaricboyle-poirier6931 3 ай бұрын

Wow thanks for this. I'm watching it tonight !

@mlk27743 3 ай бұрын

I saw this movie when it came out in theatres & I LOVED IT!!!!!

@Maratletoso 3 ай бұрын

I remember this movie… I never knew the name. I remember really liking it, thanks for this video.

@MonkeyspankO 3 ай бұрын

Great movie. John had so many good films, but some of his most emotional performances came near the end.

@jjamiejackson 3 ай бұрын

I loved this movie as a kid. It's soooooo underrated

@user-ly9wr8wj5s 3 ай бұрын

John Candy's four greatest performances, in order: PTaA. Only the lonely. Uncle Buck. JFK. The first three, because they perfectly married his strengths, both as a fantastic comedian, and a serious dramatic actor who wore his heart on his sleeve and could effortlessly bring you to tears. Although his role in JFK was brief, it was fucking spectacular, and stands as the closest we will ever get to witnessing Candy's skill in a full blown dramatic performance.