Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Anne C — 01 Apr 2008

I watch this, Great Outdoors, and PT&A, when I need a laugh.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Anne C on 01 Apr 2008.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Orlok W (1,270) on 06 Nov 2013

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By Chelsea S (143) on 01 Sep 2016

I loved the movie! It is funny and good for the whole family. Reminds me of some of my crazy summer vacations. ;)…

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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 Ms Amanda J (191) on 29 Dec 2010

SO forgettable! Still, it isn't so bad as to have made John Candy want to burn it from his filmography (ahem, Who's Harry Crumb)…

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By Travis M (323) on 08 Dec 2009

Not one of the funniest Candy movies, but a good family summer one for everyone to enjoy…

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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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By Jessica F (305) on 03 Dec 2010

Somewhat annoying and stupid at times but gotta give it to the late john candy... and a YOUNG joey lawrence ha…

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