Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Courtney Y — 06 Apr 2006

Sort of a rip-off of National Lampoon's Vacation. But it was still fun and endearing. RIP John.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Courtney Y on 06 Apr 2006.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lucas M (648) on 26 Dec 2016

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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 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 Justin B (2,000) on 25 Apr 2012

John Candy stars as a bumbling father wanting nothing but to give his family the perfect vacation at the beach…

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By Michael K (2,029) on 11 Jul 2012

Just the fact that John was in this movie, made it endearing and watchable. Not his best movie, but some pretty memorable moments…

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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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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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