Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Jezzy A — 29 Jan 2007

Should have been funnier. Too bad it wasn't.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Jezzy A on 29 Jan 2007.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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Yes, the story can be a little confusing…

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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 Simon D (1,648) on 07 Feb 2016

A pleasant if unexceptional '80s comedy that's saved by a warm, funny lead performance by John Candy. Rip Torn is fun as a pirate…

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Not as funny as it could have been. It had it's moments, but overall it wasn't that great…

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By Joe W (560) on 05 Feb 2016

This is one of those so bad its great 1980s amricana films that john candy was so well know for.Sure its a bit dated but its a film I don't…

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