Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Bethany A — 24 Nov 2008

This was one of the most boring movies I have ever seen.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Bethany A on 24 Nov 2008.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Andrew G (1,437) on 13 Feb 2018

Typical 80's comedy without the laughs. Found myself very bored and wanting the movie to be over…

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By Elmer P (20) on 27 Oct 2012

Definitely not John Candy's best but still enjoyable film even though it's pretty predictable…

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By Russ B (1,141) on 15 Apr 2015

4/13/2015: Not one of Candy's better films, but it was mildly entertaining…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 29 Apr 2015

Not as good as National Lampoon's Vacation or The Great Outdoors when it comes to summer vacation movies, but it had some entertaining moments…

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By Lisa J (606) on 22 Apr 2013

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 Dann M (1,530) on 24 Nov 2012

Not the best John Candy flick, but certainly better because he was in it…

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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 Brad S (2,657) on 02 Jul 2010

Another John Candy classic that I watch over and over…

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By Luc L (823) on 08 Nov 2010

Disapointing movie that again wastes John Candy's talents…

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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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