Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Christine R — 14 Jun 2008

I'm a fan of john candy .. but I really didn't likethis that much .. I found it boring at times ....

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Christine R on 14 Jun 2008.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 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 Rich A (206) on 11 Apr 2010

I enjoyed the movie until towards the end when John Candy's team littered the ocean to win…

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By Lanky Man P (744) on 22 Jan 2013

Only worth watching for John Candy, otherwise go on your own vacations and create your own every day comedy…

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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 Pat M (244) on 20 Mar 2015

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

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By Megan V (65) on 12 Aug 2011

Alicia - you need to rent this one, if you don't own it already. You and Juan will laugh your butts off…

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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 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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