Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Josiah B — 23 May 2014

Classic John Candy Comedy and 1 of my Childhood Favorites.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Josiah B on 23 May 2014.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 09 Jun 2014

It's not very funny overall, but it does have some nostalgia value in seeing John Candy do his thing…

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It started off as a good, funny 80's movie, and then the last half turned into a movie about a boat race. It seemed like two different movies…

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By A A (501) on 05 Oct 2010

A few good parts (returning home to find it full of people), but on the whole it just wasnt very good and didnt get anything close to the kind…

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By Steve B (1,343) on 27 Oct 2010

Family fun with the late legend John Candy in one of his earlier roles…

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By Blair K (326) on 30 Apr 2013

Not even a poor man's National Lampoon's Vacation. It's a completely destitute man's Vacation. And I consider myself a John Candy fan…

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By Shane D (789) on 22 Feb 2015

Imagine the surprise to learn that despite being written/directed by Carl Reiner and starring a young-ish John Candy, Summer Rental is pretty…

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By Lucas M (648) on 26 Dec 2016

Not the greatest, but serviceable John Candy entry with a few good laughs and message about family…

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By Paul Attanasio (217) for Washington Post (9,851) on 03 Jan 2018

Summer Rental is the kind of movie that could make you wish you had poison ivy -- at least the scratching would occupy your mind…

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By Paul M (2,133) on 12 Mar 2010

Cheesy works if it's the 80's and John Candy is involved…

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By Michael C (2,821) on 31 Mar 2016

Nostalgia at its finest. Candy is a master…

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