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Summer Rental [DVD] [1985]

DVD ~ John Candy

4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Actors: John Candy, Richard Crenna, Rip Torn, Karen Austin, Kerri Green
Directors: Carl Reiner
Writers: Jeremy Stevens, Mark Reisman
Producers: Bernie Brillstein, George Shapiro, Jeremy Stevens, Mark Reisman
Format: PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: PG
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 16 Feb 2004
Run Time: 83 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00012SZB8
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,493 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A burned-out air traffic controller (John Candy) takes his family on a vacation to Florida where everything imaginable goes wrong. A good comedy highlighted by fine performances, Candy's broad shoulders help carry the film.

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4.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE LATE GREAT JOHN CANDY'S FUNNIEST FILMS, 20 Jul 2008

By	S. Hills "Alonzo Mosely" (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have wondered why they don't seem to make this genre of movies anymore, then the passing of John Candy is probably the biggest reason why. There are very few actors who can drive the kind of slapstick comedy film we used to get in the 80's and early 90's. Steve Martin, Bill Murray & Chevy Chase are about the only truly great comic actors I can think of (Eddie Murphy should be there, but he too often lets himself down by his own massive ego).
For me John Candy was the finest of the bunch, and is deserving of the highest of accolades.

One of his finest moments was trading comedy blows with Steve Martin in 'Planes Trains & Automobiles'. But for me it was the discovery of this little gem that certified my love of John Candy. The film sets up Candy as the fall guy, and it leaves him in situations where he is constantly getting the short end of the stick.
He gets hideously sun burned after falling asleep on the sun lounger, within the first few hours of arriving, thus having to spend the next few days of his holiday avoiding the sun, holed up in a kids paddling pool in the shade.
He also annoys the boating community when he accuses one of the residents of stealing his dinner. The phrase "YOU STOLE MY LOBSTER!" will forever draw a smile across my face. One of the films strengths is it's subtlety, unlike 'The Great Outdoors' it doesn't rely on huge bear attacks and slapstick water skiing, but instead relies upon the great comic ability of it's suffering star.

My only grip is that the end of the film does surrender the comedy for a grander Hollywood style closer, and that it also looks very much a film from the 80's (e.g. Big Hair and Bad Clothes). But this remains one of my favourite John Candy films.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Light-Hearted fun in the Sun, 16 Nov 2007

By	Erwin M. Fletcher "Jane Doe" - See all my reviews

Summer Rental is not John Candy's finest film but compared to comedies these days you'll find it good fun. It's a very light movie in the vein of the Chevy Chase Vacation movies from the 80s with a Typical fun John Candy twist. If your looking for a simple movie for the whole family Summer Rental is a vacation away from reality for an evening. 3/5

It's strange but watching John Candy on screen takes you back to a time when comedies were just fun, now most comedies focus to heavily on box office success.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Stuff!!!!, 25 May 2009

By	Big Red (Fife, Scotland) - See all my reviews

I watched this years and years ago when i was a kid growing up, and its just as good now as i remembered!! The films easy to watch and brings quite a few good laughs, and it doesnt drag on for too long either.This is a bonus but also a little frustrating to as the films ends extremely quick after the finale scene. If your a fan of the 80's then buy this!!!

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