Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Jessica F — 03 Dec 2010

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

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Jessica F on 03 Dec 2010.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul Attanasio (217) for Washington Post (9,851) on 03 Jan 2018

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By Muffin M (1,164) on 08 Mar 2012

A stressed-out air traffic controller takes a much-needed family holiday yields one hysterical misadventure after another-from settling into…

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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 Blair K (326) on 30 Apr 2013

Not even a poor man's National Lampoon's Vacation. It's a completely destitute man's Vacation. And I consider myself a John Candy fan…

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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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Yes, the story can be a little confusing…

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By Elmer P (20) on 27 Oct 2012

Definitely not John Candy's best but still enjoyable film even though it's pretty predictable…

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By Mysteryman C (11) on 17 Jun 2010

What a great movie! It's a pure classic. If John was still alive movies would be better. R.I.P. John Candy…

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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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By Pat M (244) on 20 Mar 2015

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

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