John Candy has one of his finest opportunities in this film by John Hughes (The Breakfast Club) about a perpetual screw-up (Candy) who gets his act together enough to watch over his brother's kids effectively. The late act... more »or scores big points resurrecting elements of his more decadent persona from SCTV days, but he also has some persuasively touching, sentimental moments. Hughes's direction is not as focused as it was only a few years before, but there's no mistaking his touch. The DVD release has a widescreen presentation, production notes, biographies, Dolby sound, optional Spanish and French soundtracks. --Tom Keogh« less
Had its moments but not the greatest. Rest in peace John Candy!
Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 10/6/2024...
You gotta love John Candy's role in this! So very funny.
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Kaycee M. (GodBlessOurFamily) from SILOAM SPGS, AR Reviewed on 7/9/2011...
This movie is such a classic! I've seen it a million times and every time I watch I still laugh and notice new things! It's a movie that will remain funny, even as your perspective changes!!! John Candy was such a great actor!!!
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Tom L. from BURLINGAME, CA Reviewed on 6/5/2011...
Great movie!
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Deidra S. from EDMOND, OK Reviewed on 9/25/2010...
This is a classic! It always makes me laugh and even though I've seen it a hundred times, whenever it's on tv, I have to stop and finish it. I love the humongous pancakes!
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Marleen M. from WHEELING, WV Reviewed on 8/21/2010...
This movie is one you can watch over and over. Great!!
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Kimberly B. (TheBookHunter) from SALEM, OH Reviewed on 3/5/2009...
I LOVE this movie!!! I have seen it a hundreds of times and still laugh everytime I see it. A+++