Review of Uncle Buck (1989) by Jbells16 B — 15 Aug 2012

Another must see of John Candy. Comical Genius...

This review of Uncle Buck (1989) was written by Jbells16 B on 15 Aug 2012.

Uncle Buck has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dale R (193) on 28 Oct 2017

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By Daniel Y (158) on 09 Jun 2016

Though it's not John Hughes greatest, it's still a family classic that's hard not to love simply because of John Candy's portrayal of Uncle…

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By Lisa S (1,201) on 24 Sep 2018

Moley moles Russells wart ......is the best line in a film…

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By Josh S (1,500) on 20 Oct 2015

As much as I dislike John Hughes for what he stands for, this film was quite something…

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By Gary B (698) on 09 Jun 2016

Though it's not John Hughes greatest, it's still a family classic that's hard not to love simply because of John Candy's portrayal of Uncle…

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By Monsieur R (279) on 09 Mar 2017

It's not John Hughes' best film, but it does have a nice amount of laughs and also a good amount of heart too! A-…

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By Pete K (59) on 15 May 2018

Mellow at best and John Candy wasn't even that bad of a person they try and make him out to be…

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By Steven G (866) on 21 Mar 2015

John Candy done it again with the usual, fun deliverance in most of his realistic roles: bringing out the heart in a form of realization from…

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By Theo R (27) on 30 Aug 2015

A great movie by John Hughes. John Candy was brilliant and is dearly missed…

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By Py C (178) on 04 Jul 2016

It's cute and entertaining in the beginning but got boring from the middle. However, Uncle Buck himself is very devoted and cool…

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