Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Ryan D — 24 May 2008

John Candy is in top form is this likeable movie.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Ryan D on 24 May 2008.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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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 Travis M (323) on 08 Dec 2009

Not one of the funniest Candy movies, but a good family summer one for everyone to enjoy…

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By Josiah B (31) on 23 May 2014

Classic John Candy Comedy and 1 of my Childhood Favorites…

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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 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 Paul M (2,133) on 12 Mar 2010

Cheesy works if it's the 80's and John Candy is involved…

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By Andrew G (1,437) on 13 Feb 2018

Typical 80's comedy without the laughs. Found myself very bored and wanting the movie to be over…

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By Superfrog281 (61) on 13 Oct 2022

Yes, the story can be a little confusing…

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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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