Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Darren M — 07 Aug 2007

One of the best movies I have ever seen! LOVE IT!

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Darren M on 07 Aug 2007.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Alex F (1,325) 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 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 Michael C (2,821) on 31 Mar 2016

Nostalgia at its finest. Candy is a master…

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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 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 Anonymous User (943) 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 Jamie R (476) on 02 Jan 2011

Sometimes it is interesting what time can do for a comedy. In Summer Rental's case, it seems to have improved…

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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 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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