Review of Volunteers (1985) by Amy F — 07 Sep 2007

What we're they thinking?! Didn't like the accent.

This review of Volunteers (1985) was written by Amy F on 07 Sep 2007.

Volunteers has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Robin D (404) on 23 Jun 2009

Tom met his wife Rita Wilson while filming this movie. John Candy is so funny in this, i'm sorry he's gone…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 25 Oct 2008

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By Alberto C (340) on 27 Sep 2008

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By Steven W (610) on 25 Feb 2009

Despite the super talent of Hanks and Candy, this movie is a bit flat. There aren't a whole lot of laughs in it…

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By Eric F (636) on 08 Mar 2017

Tom Hanks and John Candy were outstanding! This movie is where Tom Hanks met Rita Wilson filming and later married (28 years now)…

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By Vernon G (150) on 05 May 2008

A strange film but a rare forgotton 80s Gem with of course Tom Hanks and the MUCH missed John Candy…

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Absolute corker, from there two films splash and bachelor party this is another terrific slice of deliciousness…

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By Spencer H (746) on 17 Jul 2009

Tom Hanks is great, but John Candy (as usual) steals the show…

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