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By Vincent H (192) on 22 Oct 2010

At first glance the comedy just seems way to forced, with Aykroyd's stereotypical rich guy asshole, but in no time he and John Candy's lovable…

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By David G (2,424) on 16 Oct 2010

John candy is the best...cant go wrong with his movies…

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By Brad H (510) on 09 Oct 2010

John Candy and Dan Aykroyd are a dynamic duo in this film filled with laughs and good times…

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By Marie-Pier D (454) on 21 Aug 2010

An ordinary comedy that lacks a clear storyline, but the humor is clever and funny in most parts…

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By Steven C (1,252) on 28 Jul 2010

One of the best family comedies, ever! Aykroyd and Candy make a winning combination. The ski scene was priceless…

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By Jonny P (816) on 22 Jul 2010

Occasional moments of hilarity, but not amongst Dan Aykroyd or John Candy's best work…

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By Gail T (20) on 21 Jul 2010

Oh Roman! I love this movie - even after 20 years it still makes me laugh. It's silly and cute and classic…

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By Bruce R (149) on 16 Jul 2010

Not a great use of these two great actors, but it has it's great moments, There's nothing left except the fat and grissel…

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By Nick A (1,097) on 07 Jul 2010

Another very entertaining John Candy film. I like this one better than Planes,Trains,and Automobiles. This is another classic here…

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By Cathal M (121) on 25 Jun 2010

One would think the combination of Aykroyd and Candy would've been better than this. All in all, not bad, but far from great…

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By Jay S (659) on 11 Jun 2010

This movie had a few funny parts, and the plotline is OK, but there is too much non-funny filler in it…

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By Karen A (168) on 11 Jun 2010

I loved this movie , very funny especially when the bear comes into the cabin. overall very good…

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By Naughtia N (212) on 07 Jun 2010

Very entertaining. John Candy and Dan Akroyd are at their best in their career in this movie. Truly a comedy classic…

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By Justin C (995) on 13 May 2010

Well worth watching if you're looking for a laugh…

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By John W (1,851) on 29 Apr 2010

Typical 80s comedy, complete with pointless romantic sub-plot…

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By Jamison R (287) on 07 Apr 2010

Funny stuff. I'm surprised I had never heard of this one until recently…

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By Michael V (1,099) on 04 Apr 2010

Another fun comedy. Another comedy from John Hughes. He teams up again with Dan Aykroyd and John Candy in this one…

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By Martin D (1,305) on 04 Apr 2010

In the John Hughes-scripted The Great Outdoors, John Candy stars as Chet Ripley, an oafish paterfamilias who takes his family on a vacation…

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By Hammers9025 P (379) on 25 Mar 2010

Wasnt the best comedy film ive seen however was quite amusing with typical comedic performances from john candy and dan aykroyd…

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By Sanjoy P (21) on 08 Mar 2010

Good times with John Candy....I feel like alot of this movie was ripped off by Cheaper by the Dozen 2....which I saw BEFORE I saw this movie....so…

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