Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Michael M — 14 Sep 2016

Great movie and very funny but alittle boring at the end.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Michael M on 14 Sep 2016.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ms Amanda J (191) on 29 Dec 2010

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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 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 Daniel R (1,021) on 25 Nov 2015

So many harsh reviews. It's a fun,feel good comedy. John Candy carries this one along nicely…

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By Lucas M (648) on 26 Dec 2016

Not the greatest, but serviceable John Candy entry with a few good laughs and message about family…

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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 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 Pat M (244) on 20 Mar 2015

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

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