Review of The Great Outdoors (1988) by Lynda P — 31 Aug 2007

Best scene is the end when the old man shoots the bear in the ass!

This review of The Great Outdoors (1988) was written by Lynda P on 31 Aug 2007.

The Great Outdoors has generally received mixed reviews.

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