Review of Summer Rental (1985) by Robert L — 17 Jun 2007

If you can find this movie...watch it. John Candy at his best. I haven't seen it since I was a kid but I still remember laughing my ass off. Freaking Funny Film.

This review of Summer Rental (1985) was written by Robert L on 17 Jun 2007.

Summer Rental has generally received mixed reviews.

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