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 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 Michael M (3,845) on 14 Sep 2016

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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 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 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 Russ B (1,141) on 15 Apr 2015

4/13/2015: Not one of Candy's better films, but it was mildly entertaining…

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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 Brad S (2,657) on 02 Jul 2010

Another John Candy classic that I watch over and over…

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By Kevin M (2,627) on 30 Oct 2012

In the old days, movies always ended with races…

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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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