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I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not review
Archive material shows Chase’s abilities but the times have changed around the self-aggrandising actor and comedian – and not always to his benefit
TL;DR
- The documentary on Chevy Chase struggles with his antagonistic persona, shown by his dismissive behavior towards the director.
- Chase's 'teasing' and comically arrogant style, once a trademark, devolved into obnoxious insults fueled by drug use by the 1990s.
- His career peak was during his time on SNL and in films like Caddyshack and Fletch.
- The film includes footage of Chase using the N-word and recounts accusations of racist language on the set of Community.
- Despite his difficult nature, the film shows his kinder side through his children's and wife's affection and his talent for physical comedy and timing.