Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Ralph R — 31 Mar 2008

This has Rip Torn. Rip Torn alert! Rip Torn alert! However, this movie has some entertaining elements.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Ralph R on 31 Mar 2008.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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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By Randy-Beth B (1) on 08 Sep 2012

This movie makes me laugh out loud no matter how many times I watch it. John Candy died too soon! He was a great entertainer and is sorely missed…

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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 Lucas M (648) on 26 Dec 2016

Not the greatest, but serviceable John Candy entry with a few good laughs and message about family…

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By Zack B (668) on 08 Nov 2010

Disapointing movie that again wastes John Candy's talents…

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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 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 Michael C (2,821) on 31 Mar 2016

Nostalgia at its finest. Candy is a master…

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