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Summary: The Whole Charm of John Candy!
Review: When his sister-in-law's father suffers a heart attack and needs to travel, UNCLE BUCK (John Candy ) is called in, the last available person to come and watch the kids. Certainly, an uncle should be able to take off without hitches. But, UNCLE BUCK, is one of those playful adults who has been dances his way out full-time employment and a marital contract with his frustrated girlfriend, Chanice Kobolowski (Amy Madigan). The plot thickens with humor as UNCLE BUCK tries to deal with an snobish teenager trying to undermine every aspect of his life in her home. This is a comical story and adult guardians and the difficulty of growing up. If you have scene the chopped-up verion on TV, you haven't seen the whole of John Candy. I particularly missed the golf-lessons with Bug. Look for great performaces by Laurie Metcalf ( Jacky, the sister from ROSEANNE the series), Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin ( from Home Alone. He's about 4 or 5 in this), Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka, and Jay Underwood.
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Summary: Gut-bustingly funny!
Review: Candy was either hilarious in a movie or terribly miscast. "Uncle Buck" is an example of perfect casting and absolutely hilarious delivery by the portly actor. As the unflappable Uncle to three kids he's almost never seen, Candy makes his Uncle Buck a sympathetic, lovable dolt who seems to bring misery onto himself and dole out mischevious lessons as well. The eldest child doesn't want anything to do with this babysitting uncle who rains on her parade. The little tykes (including Macauley Culkin in one of his first - and finest - performances) love Uncle Buck. When Candy visits one child's school for a conference with the vice principal, I defy you to not cry laughing! When Buck brings in the family cat and gets a visit from the neighbor while doing laundry, you'll need Depends to contain yourself! John Hughes knows how to write and direct funny stuff. This is Hughes and Candy at their best. Buy, rent, or borrow this film!
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Summary: Still can't believe he's gone
Review: John Candy was a one of a kind. A comedian that appealed to bith men and women, yet he steered clear of all Hollywood gossip and wrong-doings. He's very much missed. Uncle Buck is one of his finest performances, right along side Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Who's Harry Crumb. The plot is simple enough, the black sheep goof of the family (Candy) is called upon as a last resort to babysit his brother's kids. His sister-in -law's father had a heart attack. Buck moves in and suburban life will never be the same. The two younger children love him at first sight. And who wouldn't when he makes a pancake the size of a kitchen table? The oldest, teenage daughter Tia however has her own agenda. She's a 16 year old girl with the usual hangups, trying to fit in, rebellion, etc. Her and Buck crash heads, but after she learns her lesson the hard way. Everything gets all lovey-dovey. Great cameo too by the neighbor (the woman who played Rosanne's sister on her show, her name escapes me right now). And if you're a drunken clown, you might as well get back in your mouse and go home.
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Summary: Down With The Uncle Buck
Review: In this cheerful, lightweight comedy, excruciatingly clumsy, disorganized, and messy Uncle Buck Russell (John Candy) becomes the screens most unlikely babysitter since Clifton Webb in Sitting Pretty. While their parents are away, eight-year old Miles (Macaulay Culkin), six-year old Maizy (Gaby Hoffman) and their teen-aged sister, Tia (Jean Kelly) are left in the care of Buck. Surprisingly, the very inept Uncle Buck entertains the younger children who come to love him and earns the respect of Tia when he rescues her from her worthless boyfriend. However, in doing so, Buck nearly loses his long-time girlfriend Chanice (Amy Madigan). John Candy is delightful in the leading role giving a touching and notable comic performance. Directed by John Hughes in his typical broad style, this youth-oriented comedy is perhaps the best role of John Candy's regrettably brief career.
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Summary: A funny family man
Review: The late great John Candy performs superbly in another hit film of his,UNCLE BUCK. This film reunites Candy with director John Hughes who earlier directed Candy and Steve Martin in PLANES,TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES. Candy,as the title character,sub-lives in his brother's family's home while the brother and his wife getaway for a while. This film marks the debut of MacCaulay Culkin who would later become famous for his starring role in HOME ALONE and HOME ALONE 2. Amy Madigan plays Candy's girlfriend who later catches him dancing with another woman,thus ending her relationship with Buck. She later agrees to help Buck get his nieces and nephews out of their resprective distresses. Candy would have a cameo in HOME ALONE,another John Hughes film.
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Summary: Gut-bustingly funny!
Review: Candy was either hilarious in a movie or terribly miscast. "Uncle Buck" is an example of perfect casting and absolutely hilarious delivery by the portly actor. As the unflappable Uncle to three kids he's almost never seen, Candy makes his Uncle Buck a sympathetic, lovable dolt who seems to bring misery onto himself and dole out mischevious lessons as well. The eldest child doesn't want anything to do with this babysitting uncle who rains on her parade. The little tykes (including Macauley Culkin in one of his first - and finest - performances) love Uncle Buck. When Candy visits one child's school for a conference with the vice principal, I defy you to not cry laughing! When Buck brings in the family cat and gets a visit from the neighbor while doing laundry, you'll need Depends to contain yourself! John Hughes knows how to write and direct funny stuff. This is Hughes and Candy at their best. Buy, rent, or borrow this film!
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Summary: Buck Russell... Best Uncle EVER!
Review: John Candy has his BEST performance EVER in this film by John Hughes. "Uncle" Buck Russell (Candy) is a perpetual screw-up who HAS to get his act together enough to watch over his older brother's three kids & dog, Tia, Miles, Maisy and puppy, Parsey since his sister-in-law's father had a heart attack. The cast includes Mac Culkin as Miles, Gaby Hoffman as Maisy, Amy Madigan as Buck's girlfriend, Chanice Kobolowski, & Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne's sister, Jackie) as the crazy neighbor lady, Marcie Dahlgren-Frost. Also billed in small parts are Anna Chlumsky (My Girl), Patricia Arquette, and Devon Odessa (My So-Called Life). This film is totally hilarious but also has those wonderful John Candy touching/sentimental moments. A wonderful family film that can be watched over and over again! Happy Watching!
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Summary: A Different Side!
Review: In this movie we see a slightly different side of the acting of the great John Candy. Asked to watch his brother's children during a crisis, Uncle Buck (John Candy) is thrown into a situation that isn't all fun and games.
The younger children adore him, while the teenage niece is determined to do all she can to destroy this man she feels is standing in the way of her 'good' times. Add with that a girlfriend who is waiting for Uncle Buck to wed her and you have quite a time.
Don't worry, John does not disappoint his fans, you will still get many giggles out of this movie, but you will also see Uncle Buck turning life around for those who are in his charge.
This was a very good movie and I believe you will enjoy it.
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Summary: I want an Uncle Buck!
Review: Uncle Buck is not your everyday sort of hero. He doesn't look like a hero, and he doesn't act much like a hero. But in his own strange, bizarre way, he comes into the life of his brother's family and fixes all the problems, just like a hero would. He's really loveable, even in all his rudeness. This is a really funny movie. We all love it, from the younger kids to the adults in the family.
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Summary: A likeable character and movie!!
Review: What do you say about John Candy, other than he's had some of the most interesting roles in recent times, and Uncle Buck is no exception. No one likes this guy, and he's recruited to watch his nephew and nieces during a family crisis. Candy plays it to the hilt, as this fun-loving Uncle, although his carefree style doesn't impress everybody, including his teenage niece, who tries to get him in trouble, to his impatient girlfriend, who really wants him to get married to her. His unorthodox ways are charming, to say the least, and when he sets out on a mission, you can only guess what the end results will be - strange, but sure, in the Uncle Buck way. If you like John Candy, this has to be on of his best. And I recommend it for the laughs.
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