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This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

This movie is a rollicking meditation on the Incarnation. Christian apologists sometimes use the metaphor of a novelist writing himself into his story to explain the implications of Christmas. Play with that idea a bit ... suppose the maker of a world (in this case, a soap opera writer) finds himself inside his world, with all of his creative powers intact? Able to continue writing the story, but this time from the inside? Ah, the perils of being able to get exactly what you ask for! Just to make life even more interesting, a rival writer is also wrestling with the plot line. "Delirious" makes a convincing argument that our Lord's decision to adopt a cameo role was for the best. A flamboyant messiah can't help but warp the thoughts, deeds, and self-awareness of those around him. I strongly recommend this movie for Christian parents who are trying to explain the miracle of Christmas to their children (some bad language). Or for people who do not share this faith, but are curious about those who do.

There are only a few actors in the same category as John Candy when it comes to 90's comedy. The reasons that this movie does not rank as one of the best movies of its genre are a good,not great, script, no special effects, and only one star. Unlike movies with good scripts, and single stars, Groundhog Day and Uncle Buck, there was nothing to be done with this premise. For other movies with missed potential one needs look no farther than movies like Godfather 3, Bram Stokers Dracula, Waterworld, The Fan, etc. The difference between those movies and this one is that the star had nothing to do with any of the films perceived problems. If you like John Candy, and if you don't you are an idiot, this is a great flick. His other movies that are worth an evening, doesn't matter which evening they are worth showing up late for work, are Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors, Plains Trains and Automobiles, Once Upon a Crime, Brewster's Millions, Spaceballs, Stripes, Nothing but Trouble, and Who's Harry Crumb. They are all a little zany, except for Planes Trains and Automobiles which is still one of the only movies that will make me cry no matter when, how or, who I see it with. Want proof that Candy can act, watch Planes he plays such a sad and honest character that there is no doubt that he has what it takes. John Candy is one of the Great comedic actors of the second golden age of American cinema, he is set apart from other notables by his lack of personal problems, his candor, and zest for life. We should all be as fortunate as he for the blessings he was given. Mr. Candy you are and will be missed, and for as long as there are roofs there will be those of us who shout your name from atop them.Long Live SCTV, John Candy and the best Julia Child I have ever seen.

This is one superb movie. I can watch it over and over and over again without tiring of it. John Candy is as engaging and as superbly comic as ever in this little gem. Also has a great cast including Emma Samms, Charles Rocket, Raymond Burr and Mariel Hemingway. ONE TO WATCH!

Many people on IMDB say this movie is boring and that there is no laughs. That is ridiculous! This movie is great! OK it's not the most original idea for a movie, but I'm a real John Candy fan and he makes me like it. Basically, this movie is about a writer Jack Gable (Candy) who writes for a popular TV soap opera called 'Beyond Our Dreams' when one day, after being knocked out, he appears in his own soap and is able to write what happens in it! Candy carried this movie well with support from the lovely Mariel Hemmingway and Emma Samms, but I feel I have to note that the ending to this film was a complete let down and just too obvious! But overall I enjoyed this perfectly watchable movie from THE LATE, GREAT JOHN CANDY! 8/10