John Hughes's worst film.
Added 8/29/2009
Uncle Buck starring John Candy is boring, flat, and unfunny. I find it hard to believe that the late John Hughes wrote this depressing '80s flick. Macaulay Culkin is pretty good in this, he would later star in the Home Alone movies also written by Hughes. Uncle Buck tries to be a light-hearted comedy/drama but I can't seem to find anything special about this stinker. Candy's acting is awesome but even his delightful face can't save this silly farce. Stick to The Breakfast Club or National Lampoon's Vacation if you want a flawless Hughes movie.
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Ridiculous Comedy That is Not Family Friendly
Added 8/8/2009
This movie is way over the top in stupidy. Sure there are a few laughable moments, but for the most part things are ridiculous. Which makes for a very unfunny movie altogether. Our family didn't even watch it to the end - and we love comedies. Why is it that huge, overweight men in movies always have a svelte girlfriend? Shouldn't the girlfriend be a "plus size" as well? That's right - the majority of men don't like big. I forgot.
If you like listening to little kids use vulgarity every other sentance, then this is the movie for you and your family. If watching a 15 year old girl get laid is your kind of entertainment, then this is the show for you and your family.
In today's world with the current rating system, this movie would get a PG-13 rating at best. R wouldn't be too far behind.
To his credit however, "Uncle Buck" makes everything right in a family that was wrong.
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UNCLE BUCK IS A MUST SEE CLASIC!!!
Added 1/24/2009
Uncle Buck is one of the movies I grew up watching. When I watch it nowadays it gives me a great feeling. The movie is unique and is great for solid laughter! When you watch this movie you can't help but laugh. I really like how the movie ends. After all the horrible situations Uncle Buck finds himself in (along with all the kids) the family tie is so close at the end and you can't help but tear up. I love it and it definitely gets a FIVE STAR rating from me!
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I have watched this movie so many times over the years, but it continues to make me laugh and appreciate the Hughes/Candy team even more.
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Take this quarter. Go downtown and have a rat gnaw that thing off your face!
Added 9/20/2008
After years of not seeing it, I recently saw this movie on television and was quickly reminded how hilarious it is. This may be my favorite John Candy movie; he delivers just enough laughs, kooky faces, oddball scenarios, and charm to keep a smile on any viewers face the entire movie.
Uncle Buck (Candy) is an irresponsible bachelor, a loveable screw-up who ends up being the last babysitting option for unwilling parents - Buck's brother and sister-in-law - and the end result is comic gold. The three children are sure to be a handful: 15-year-old Tia (Kelly), an angst-ridden, confused teenager; 8-year-old Miles (Culkin), a mischevious yet cute bundle of energy; and 6-year-old Maizy (Hoffman), a precocious youngster who sparkles on screen. Buck has no real family, cooking, or general housekeeping skills, yet his honest attempts while pleasing the three children makes the character very sympathetic.
After winning over the youngsters with his zany antics like making pancakes so massive they have to be flipped with a snow shovel and delivering a verbal beatdown to an evil elementary school Vice Principal (see my title), Buck struggles with not only his attempts to mentor and befriend Tia, but also his slow realization that up to this point in his life, he has been truly devoid of happiness.
The battle between Tia and Buck continues until Buck traumatizes Tia's dirtbag boyfriend with an electric drill, and then beans him with a well-placed shot from a 5-wood.
Eventually, Buck grows up, surprises everyone involved with his behavior, ends up being a great role model, and reestablishing himself as part of his brother's family. This is a funny, heart-warming movie that's perfect for a family viewing. Highly recommended for all.
(For a different take, check out the Uncle Buck horror movie trailer on youtube - brilliant!)
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saw ten mins; too scary for small children.
Added 10/24/2009
flipping through the channels I came upon this. love akroyd so I stuck around for a bit. Candy starts telling some spooky story and half scares the wits out of me! not what I expected at all. should have been rated nc-17. if I ever have kids this is going to be the one movie I WILL NOT LET THEM SEE even if they are begging to see it.
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Good Movie
Added 9/5/2009
Great Outdoors [VHS]
This is a really good Movie, SO glad we could get it.
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Silly antics.
Added 8/30/2009
The Great Outdoors starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy is a film my parents loved but I always thought this was just a so-so comedy. Written by John Hughes, The Great Outdoors does have some funny moments but overall I found some of the slapstick kind of gross. Annette Bening is such an under-rated actress, I think she's a hoot! I wish John Candy would have done more drama flicks because I think he had it in him, you could tell this guy had range. This film is a mixed bag for me.
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