Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Anney S — 22 May 2009

It's been ages since I have seen this...

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Anney S on 22 May 2009.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lori M (129) on 08 Mar 2010

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

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By Paul D (6,077) on 09 Jun 2014

It's not very funny overall, but it does have some nostalgia value in seeing John Candy do his thing…

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By Michael C (2,821) on 31 Mar 2016

Nostalgia at its finest. Candy is a master…

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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 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 Superfrog281 (61) on 13 Oct 2022

Yes, the story can be a little confusing…

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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 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 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 Dann M (1,530) on 24 Nov 2012

Not the best John Candy flick, but certainly better because he was in it…

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