Complex sentence: The film was released five months after Candy's death and despite being Candy's posthumous release, it was a box office disaster and reviews were universally negative, criticizing the acting, story and comedic material.
Split into simpler sentences: The film was released five months after Candy's death and was widely panned by critics and audiences alike. Despite being Candy's posthumous release, it was a box office disaster and reviews were universally negative, criticizing the acting, story and comedic material.