Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Brendan P — 25 Jun 2007

John Candy wins a regatta contest by hoisting his shorts up a flagpole!

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Brendan P on 25 Jun 2007.

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 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 Simon D (1,648) on 07 Feb 2016

A pleasant if unexceptional '80s comedy that's saved by a warm, funny lead performance by John Candy. Rip Torn is fun as a pirate…

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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 Brad S (2,657) on 02 Jul 2010

Another John Candy classic that I watch over and over…

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By Ms Amanda J (191) on 29 Dec 2010

SO forgettable! Still, it isn't so bad as to have made John Candy want to burn it from his filmography (ahem, Who's Harry Crumb)…

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By Luc L (823) on 08 Nov 2010

Disapointing movie that again wastes John Candy's talents…

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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 Lisa J (606) on 22 Apr 2013

It started off as a good, funny 80's movie, and then the last half turned into a movie about a boat race. It seemed like two different movies…

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By Shane D (789) on 22 Feb 2015

Imagine the surprise to learn that despite being written/directed by Carl Reiner and starring a young-ish John Candy, Summer Rental is pretty…

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