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Summary: Great Family Movie with lots of laughs
Review: John Candy is very funny in this movie. People can relate to the experiences of their summer vacation. Also, it is heartwarming at the same time. Definitely worth seeing.
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Summary: John Candy is (was) great!!! (4.5 stars)
Review: Not quite five stars. I really like John Candy. Too bad he is gone forever. He had so much going for him. His characters in all of his films were so believable and likable.This film is just another good example of his skills. I can't imagine if there was another actor that could have brought this movie off like he did. I'm not going to give the plot of this one away. I just want to say this is a good film. Very funny to watch Candy in a family environment as a regular guy going to the beach on vacation.
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Summary: One of my Fav John Candy Movies.
Review: Nothing like a great movie with John Candy to warm you up. This is one of them movies that you can't ignore. One of the best movies by candy. Funny and cleaver.
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Summary: It wouldn't be Summer with out Candy
Review: Summer Rental is by far one of John Candy's best films. Just like The Great Outdoors(another Candy classic) he plays a father who just wants his family to have an enjoyable vacation. However, something always happens to mess that up. Summer Rental was one of Candy's first star role comedies and is a must for any John Candy fan, or someone looking for an enjoyable comedy without much slapstick. A nice change of pace for Candy.
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Summary: Predictable, but Funny and Enjoyable
Review: The plot here really doesn't matter; it's pretty predictable. This is a film that is enjoyable primarily because of the very funny and capable John Candy. Candy plays a harried air traffic controller, Jack Chester, who takes his family to Florida for a well-deserved rest. Of course, everything goes wrong. Candy is at the top of his game here. He plays a likeable family man who feels that everything that goes wrong is his fault. He tends to take everything personally, and even though sometimes everything just goes wrong, he's not the author of all the mishaps. He makes a turnaround when he meets the very funny Rip Torn, who plays Scully, a bar owner, sailor, and one-handed guy. The scene where Candy gets drunk and plays a very haphazard game of darts is hilarious (one dart hits the ceiling fan, another a barometer). Scully decides to show Jack Chester that he can succeed, and teaches him to sail. This leads to the climax race against the rich and smarmy Richard Crenna, who has a beautiful boat and a crack sailing team. Chester is in the race of his life, but he has a trick up his sleeve (so to speak). I'll not reveal the outcome of the race, but suffice it to say, Jack Chester does OK. Recommended if you want to laugh, enjoy yourself, and have a satisfying film-watching experience. I did.
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Summary: Predictable, but Funny and Enjoyable
Review: The plot here really doesn't matter; it's pretty predictable. This is a film that is enjoyable primarily because of the very funny and capable John Candy. Candy plays a harried air traffic controller, Jack Chester, who takes his family to Florida for a well-deserved rest. Of course, everything goes wrong. Candy is at the top of his game here. He plays a likeable family man who feels that everything that goes wrong is his fault. He tends to take everything personally, and even though sometimes everything just goes wrong, he's not the author of all the mishaps. He makes a turnaround when he meets the very funny Rip Torn, who plays Scully, a bar owner, sailor, and one-handed guy. The scene where Candy gets drunk and plays a very haphazard game of darts is hilarious (one dart hits the ceiling fan, another a barometer). Scully decides to show Jack Chester that he can succeed, and teaches him to sail. This leads to the climax race against the rich and smarmy Richard Crenna, who has a beautiful boat and a crack sailing team. Chester is in the race of his life, but he has a trick up his sleeve (so to speak). I'll not reveal the outcome of the race, but suffice it to say, Jack Chester does OK. Recommended if you want to laugh, enjoy yourself, and have a satisfying film-watching experience. I did.
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Summary: Summer fun for all
Review: This early John Candy film is often overlooked...This is a shame...The film offers an amusing tale of a father trying to make the best of a bad situation and in between offers a a showcase for Candy and a great supporting cast..Rip Torn(of Larry Sanders show fame)is just fantastic as Pirate Scully...This film is safe for all ages and can stand up to repeated viewings...Actually,I dont even acknowledge summer until I view this film! John Candy,besides being a very funny actor,also in this early film,shows his talents for portraying a sensitive and compassionate man that isnt really seen again until the film 'Only The Lonely'. Any of us who have fond memories of those "family" trips will surely get a kick out of Summer Rental....Parents will be pleased that as characteristic of most John Candy films,Vulgarity isnt used to add humor....Make this film a part of your summer experience..!
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Summary: Charming & cute
Review: This is one of my boyfriend's favorite movies and I have grown fond of it as well. It isn't the kind of movie that has you busting out laughing, but it puts a smile on your face and leaves you happy. The music is uplifting and the whole movie has a mellow tone, but I never considered it "slow" as some have. I do have one issue with this movie, for which the lack of information is driving me crazy: Am I the only person in the world to notice that there are scenes deleted from the pay channel, VHS and DVD versions? If you watch it on basic cable there are several scenes NOT found in the "uncut" (no commercials) versions: 1) On the drive down to Florida, they have fast food in the car, and feed the dog Archie the onion rings, who then has terrible gas
2) When they are in the wrong rental house the dog is continually shown chewing on the legs of the couch instead of the bones he is being offered by John Candy
3) Right after they leave the wrong house and the rightful owners sigh with relief, the couch falls over as a result of the dog chewing on the legs (they break) Does Columbia Pictures have something against this dog? I thought those scenes added to the enjoyment of the film! I have purchased and returned the VHS and DVD versions, each time excited to be able to see the entire movie uncut. If you're reading this, powers that can, please release a special edition with ALL the scenes!!!
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Summary: John Candy gives his best!
Review: This is simply one of the best John Candy films ever made. It comes on alot on HBO during the summer and I watch it all the time. I think this is the kind of movie that you would like to watch over and over again, it's a good movie.
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Summary: Hazy Shade of Summer
Review: This is the 2nd best 80s comedy that takes place on the beach and ends with a boat-racing climax. The first, of course, being One Crazy Summer.
Summer Rental is good clean fun, in a 1980s kind of way.
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