Summer Rental

Summer Rental


Starring:John Candy, Karen Austin, Kerri Green, Joseph Lawrence (II), Aubrey Jene, Richard Crenna, Rip Torn, John Larroquette, Richard Herd, Santos Morales, Lois Hamilton, Carmine Caridi, Francis X. McCarthy, Pierrino Mascarino, Harry Yorku, Dick Anthony Williams, Bob Wells, Scot Samis, Tom Blackwell, Saundra Dunson-Franks
Director: Carl Reiner
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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John Candy's first leading role was in this 1985 film by Carl Reiner, in which the comic actor played a stressed-out air traffic controller who takes his family on a Florida vacation and has to deal with arrogant, rich jerks. Candy is good in what is almost a straight part (albeit with some jokes), and Reiner keeps the tone in check so his star has an opportunity to show more than one dimension. --Tom Keogh
Summer Rental
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Brings back memories.
  • Great Movie
  • John Candy is the best!!
  • Great Movie
  • I love John Candy!
 Summer Rental
Starring: John Candy , Karen Austin , Kerri Green , Joseph Lawrence (II) , and Aubrey Jene
Director: Carl Reiner
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Caridi, CarmineCaridi, Carmine | ( C ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
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ASIN: B000059TES
Release Date: 2001-04-17

Amazon.com

John Candy's first leading role was in this 1985 film by Carl Reiner, in which the comic actor played a stressed-out air traffic controller who takes his family on a Florida vacation and has to deal with arrogant, rich jerks. Candy is good in what is almost a straight part (albeit with some jokes), and Reiner keeps the tone in check so his star has an opportunity to show more than one dimension. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Brings back memories........2007-06-06

Summer Rental starring John Candy sure takes me back to my chidhood. I remember watching this film over and over again. Parts of the film seem silly especially now that I am all grown-up, but it's just one of those films that make you feel good because it's simple and harmless. Directed by Carl Reiner, Summer Rental is a about a man who wants his family to spend a great and relaxing summer at the beach but when he realizes they have the wrong address, things take a turn for the worse. Their beach house is anything but relaxing, it's a little too close to the beach and crazy things start to happen. Well I don't want to spoil the rest but I will tell the rest of the film involves a boat. Happy summer folks and happy viewing!

5 out of 5 stars Great Movie.......2007-02-28

This is, without doubt, one of the funniest movies the late, great John Candy ever made. Richard Crenna is great as the rich, snobby dentist who thinks he owns Florida and tries to run Candy's family out by refusing their rent check (he owns thier rental house). Great performances by Candy, Crenna, and Rip Torn. I have only one problem with the movie....there is a great song by Jimmy Buffett called "Turning Around" which is featured in full as the credits roll, but the song is not available. I am a Buffett fan, but I have never seen the song in any recorded form, and there seems to be no "Summer Rental" soundtrack. It's frustrating to watch the movie, hear the song, and not be able to buy the song anywhere. Why Buffett never released it is beyond me. Anyway, the movie is great, the acting is wonderful, and the soundtrack is really good.
Watch "Summer Rental" and be prepared to laugh.

5 out of 5 stars John Candy is the best!!.......2007-01-03

John Candy movies have become classics - I grew up watching him and now I am buying the DVDs so my 2 children can enjoy him, too. He always lit up the screen and made some enjoyable family movies.

5 out of 5 stars Great Movie.......2006-07-31

This movie is fun for the whole family and will make you laugh, cheer and just have a lot of fun. This one is a classic

5 out of 5 stars I love John Candy!.......2006-06-25

I have alot of other movies that he has made in the past years. sorry he is no longer with us, he was a great actor.
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Average customer rating: Not rated
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    ASIN: B000PHX5R8
    Release Date: 2007-08-07
    Summer Rental [Region 2]
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Brings back memories.
    • Great Movie
    • John Candy is the best!!
    • Great Movie
    • I love John Candy!
    		 Summer Rental [Region 2]
    Starring: Karen Austin , John Candy , Kerri Green , Joseph Lawrence (II) , and Aubrey Jene
    Director: Carl Reiner
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

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    ASIN: B00012SZB8

    Amazon.com

    John Candy's first leading role was in this 1985 film by Carl Reiner, in which the comic actor played a stressed-out air traffic controller who takes his family on a Florida vacation and has to deal with arrogant, rich jerks. Candy is good in what is almost a straight part (albeit with some jokes), and Reiner keeps the tone in check so his star has an opportunity to show more than one dimension. --Tom Keogh

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Brings back memories........2007-06-06

    Summer Rental starring John Candy sure takes me back to my chidhood. I remember watching this film over and over again. Parts of the film seem silly especially now that I am all grown-up, but it's just one of those films that make you feel good because it's simple and harmless. Directed by Carl Reiner, Summer Rental is a about a man who wants his family to spend a great and relaxing summer at the beach but when he realizes they have the wrong address, things take a turn for the worse. Their beach house is anything but relaxing, it's a little too close to the beach and crazy things start to happen. Well I don't want to spoil the rest but I will tell the rest of the film involves a boat. Happy summer folks and happy viewing!

    5 out of 5 stars Great Movie.......2007-02-28

    This is, without doubt, one of the funniest movies the late, great John Candy ever made. Richard Crenna is great as the rich, snobby dentist who thinks he owns Florida and tries to run Candy's family out by refusing their rent check (he owns thier rental house). Great performances by Candy, Crenna, and Rip Torn. I have only one problem with the movie....there is a great song by Jimmy Buffett called "Turning Around" which is featured in full as the credits roll, but the song is not available. I am a Buffett fan, but I have never seen the song in any recorded form, and there seems to be no "Summer Rental" soundtrack. It's frustrating to watch the movie, hear the song, and not be able to buy the song anywhere. Why Buffett never released it is beyond me. Anyway, the movie is great, the acting is wonderful, and the soundtrack is really good.
    Watch "Summer Rental" and be prepared to laugh.

    5 out of 5 stars John Candy is the best!!.......2007-01-03

    John Candy movies have become classics - I grew up watching him and now I am buying the DVDs so my 2 children can enjoy him, too. He always lit up the screen and made some enjoyable family movies.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Movie.......2006-07-31

    This movie is fun for the whole family and will make you laugh, cheer and just have a lot of fun. This one is a classic

    5 out of 5 stars I love John Candy!.......2006-06-25

    I have alot of other movies that he has made in the past years. sorry he is no longer with us, he was a great actor.

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