Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Lori M — 08 Mar 2010

In my opinion the best john candy movie and my favorite film of all time.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Lori M on 08 Mar 2010.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 03 Jul 2014

Light hearted fun starring the late great John Candy.Rip Torn is the balls and Richard Crenna is a right mong as the bad guy…

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By Jarrin R (161) on 05 Aug 2017

This is a great family movie, John Candy is funny as always. This story is a bit predictable, but has a great family message…

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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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By Orlok W (1,270) on 06 Nov 2013

Funny great family feel good film one of john candys best not a film that should be taken to seriously…

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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 Ms Amanda J (191) on 29 Dec 2010

SO forgettable! Still, it isn't so bad as to have made John Candy want to burn it from his filmography (ahem, Who's Harry Crumb)…

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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 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 Raúl S (30) on 28 Oct 2009

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 James B (2,746) on 05 May 2015

Great John Candy is a good choice for family movie night. Ages 8+…

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