Summer Rental1985
Summer Rental (1985)
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Cast
as Jack Chester
as Al Pellet
as Scully
as Sandy Chester
as Jennifer Chester
as Don Moore
as Bobby Chester
as Laurie Chester
as Angus MacLachan
as Ed
as Vicki
as Hal
as Cortez
as Maitre D'
as Pirate Musician
as Stan Greene
as Russ
as Gregg
as Mrs. Gardner
as Gardner's Daughter
as Gardner's Son
as Fat Man
as Woman
as Boat Rental Agent
as Mother
as Daughter
as Thirsty Man
as Real Estate Agent
as Race Official
as Pellet's Wife
as Race Official
as Floyd
as Lifeguard
as Lifeguard
as Sailboat Repairman
as Elderly Neighbor
as Father
as Boy Friend
as Volleyball Girl
as Man with Beard
as Mickey
as Photographer at Pier
as Phone Lady
as Phone Lady
as Announcer
as Announcer
as Announcer
as Regatta Announcer
Critic Reviews for Summer Rental
All Critics (15) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (13) | DVD (1)
"Summer Rental" is the kind of movie that could make you wish you had poison ivy -- at least the scratching would occupy your mind.
A slight family vacation comedy.
A mediocre, predictable comedy.
John Candy almost manages to save this one. Almost.
Pleasant, forgettable Candy vehicle
Reiner hasn't used Hughes to his full potential.
Audience Reviews for Summer Rental
It's juvenile, silly and flaws... but.. it's a comedy with John Candy! So, hey...give it one chance.
Super Reviewer
"This has to be one of my favorite John Candy films. I have many. He's a big favorite of mine. While on a forced vacation with his family, Jack becomes fast enemies with the towns sailing legend Al. When Al seeks out to ruin Jack and his families vacation, Jack decides to get back at Al by entering the sailing competition to win the trophy that Al has won for many, many years. A lot of hilarity happens inbetween all of this with lots of laughs that the entire family would enjoy. I love these great comedies from the 80's. They were just so easy and didn't try so hard. See it if you get the chance."
Super Reviewer
Jack Chester (John Candy) takes his family to the beach on a summer vacation resort in Florida. While on this vacation, Mr. Chester and his family will encounter tough times, make new friends, and much more. All of these events have something in common: They're hilarious! While I was watching "Summer Rental," I could tell that it just had an average script and that in all ways it should've just been an average movie, but John Candy's hilarious antics make this one a keeper for comedy fans. There are many different parts of "Summer Rental" that you'll always remember once you see them such as when an attractive woman asks John Candy for an honest opinion, and when Candy goes on the beach for the first time and tries to avoid many obstacles. Not only is "Summer Rental" hilarious, it also has other redeeming qualities such as the adventure that Mr. Chester (John Candy) and his family go on close to the end of the film. To make it short, if you like hilarious comedy movies, I definitely recommend getting "Summer Rental." You'll want to keep this movie for more than just a rental. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2001. John Candy's an all-time great.
Super Reviewer
Summer Rental Quotes
| Jennifer Chester: | Fantastic! Kerri at her very best! |