I am trying to understand what exactly is behind this guy's pull. He is an average actor with an intense stare and can prance around the stage like a monkey. Why is he such a box office draw? Granted many young girls still swoon over him but that's not his core audience. So whats the deal ?
The deal is that he plays the same character in nearly every movie -- he's the handsome but flawed guy who becomes a "good guy" through the love of a good woman.
Chicks love that stuff. It's a "hey, looky what I made!" kinda thing.
Then combine that with topics guys like, i.e. NASCAR, jet planes, sports, etc. etc. and you've covered your bases.
I've never liked Tommy boy. The only movie of his I ever saw was "Top Gun". This girl wasn't impressed. I don't get it either. He's a jackass.