Review of The Great Outdoors (1988) by Niki O — 03 Aug 2007

John Candy and a bald ass bear.... yes this movie is a classic.

This review of The Great Outdoors (1988) was written by Niki O on 03 Aug 2007.

The Great Outdoors has generally received mixed reviews.

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