Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Dinahmoe H — 14 Sep 2006

I remember seeing this in the 80s and thinking it was hysterical.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Dinahmoe H on 14 Sep 2006.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Megan V (65) on 12 Aug 2011

Alicia - you need to rent this one, if you don't own it already. You and Juan will laugh your butts off…

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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 Pat M (244) on 20 Mar 2015

I like John Candy, but oy. Predictable 80's fluff…

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By Zack B (668) on 08 Nov 2010

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By Jamie R (476) on 02 Jan 2011

Sometimes it is interesting what time can do for a comedy. In Summer Rental's case, it seems to have improved…

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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 Randy-Beth B (1) on 08 Sep 2012

This movie makes me laugh out loud no matter how many times I watch it. John Candy died too soon! He was a great entertainer and is sorely missed…

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By Alex F (1,325) 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 Jeremy E (117) on 08 Jan 2010

Pointless, no story, but still very entertaining and Candy at his usual best! Gets me in the mood for summer everytime…

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By Anonymous User (943) 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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