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Uncle Buck (1989)

John Candy , Jean Louisa Kelly , John Hughes  |  PG |  DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (191 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffman, Amy Madigan
  • Directors: John Hughes
  • Writers: John Hughes
  • Producers: John Hughes, Tom Jacobson
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: July 1, 1998
  • Run Time: 100 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (191 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0783227388
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,681 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Uncle Buck" on IMDb

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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 actor 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. --Tom Keogh

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John Candy, Amy Madigan. Fun-loving Uncle Buck agrees to watch his brother's kids-to the chagrin of his snotty teenage niece-in this delightful John Hughes comedy. 1989/color/100 min/PG/widescreen.

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GREAT Family Movie.. Ellen J. Baker  |  42 reviewers made a similar statement
A movie that you can watch over and over and still enjoy each time. JRM  |  28 reviewers made a similar statement
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Typical John Hughes December 27, 2004
Format:DVD
Director/writer John Hughes is one of those Hollywood success stories who has left in his wake a heap of popular and often entertaining films, leaving an indelible stamp on motion picture history. He may not have won a ton of awards, but the regular folks (as opposed to film snobs) love his work and have made him a very wealthy man. A list of his better known films would have to start with "Home Alone" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," and would continue with "The Breakfast Club," "Pretty in Pink," "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles," and "Sixteen Candles," as well as many others.

This particular John Hughes film stars John Candy as Uncle Buck, the kind of character Candy specialized in. He's a middle-aged kid who can't seem to find a good reason to accept any responsibility in life. As he says in one scene, "People used to say to me, 'Buck, you've got it made. You've got no kids, no wife, no office, no desk, no boss, nothing to tie you down. You've really got it made.' Well, they don't say that to me any more."

Among Hughes's "coming of age" pictures, this one is unique. The coming of age is usually a teen or preteen. Here's it's Uncle Buck who is coming of age. His brother and sister-in-law have to leave town for a few days to tend his brother's ailing father-in-law, and they are absolutely devoid of babysitters...except for Uncle Buck, the embarrassing relation they have chosen to avoid until now.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Buck Russell... Best Uncle EVER! May 17, 2004
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John Candy has his BEST performance EVER in this film by John Hughes. "Uncle" Buck Russell (Candy) is a perpetual screw-up who HAS to get his act together enough to watch over his older brother's three kids & dog, Tia, Miles, Maisy and puppy, Parsey since his sister-in-law's father had a heart attack.

The cast includes Mac Culkin as Miles, Gaby Hoffman as Maisy, Amy Madigan as Buck's girlfriend, Chanice Kobolowski, & Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne's sister, Jackie) as the crazy neighbor lady, Marcie Dahlgren-Frost. Also billed in small parts are Anna Chlumsky (My Girl), Patricia Arquette, and Devon Odessa (My So-Called Life).

This film is totally hilarious but also has those wonderful John Candy touching/sentimental moments.

A wonderful family film that can be watched over and over again!

Happy Watching!

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Too funny December 11, 2004
Format:DVD
I miss John Candy. He was one of my favorite comedic actors in the '80s. Some of my favorite movies stars John Candy like "The Great Outdoors" and "Spaceballs". "Uncle Buck" is another hilarious movie John starred in. He plays a happy-go-lucky bachelor named Buck who is a bit of a slob and not very responsible either. He gets a call from his brother in Chicago asking him to babysit his children while he and his wife go take care of his wife's father who had fallen ill. Buck agrees and goes to his brother's house, not knowing what was in store for him. Buck has to contend with two precocious children (one of them played by then unknown Macaulay Culkin)and one angst-riddled teenager named Tia. Tia gives Buck a run for his money with her teenage angst. This leads to a lot of conflict between the two especially when it concerned Tia's boyfriend. The two younger siblings Maisy and Miles are simply a handful and enjoys Buck's company. I particularly loved the scene when Buck is making pancakes and flips an enormous pancake with a shovel. Another hilarious moment is when the nosy neighbor played by the hysterically funny Laurie Metcalfe meets Uncle Buck. "Uncle Buck" is a good mix of comedy and a little drama (towards the end of the film). I thought John Candy put in one of his best performances ever with "Uncle Buck".
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Every family has an Uncle Buck don't they? February 3, 2005
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This is funny stuff. I've heard some critics bag this because of it's shallow silliness but that's what gives Candy his laughs.

John Candy belongs in movies like this. "Summer Rental" and "The great Outdoors" are others where his comedy rocks. I think directors know Candy's talents shine where family issues with kids are involved. Uncle Buck is John Candy's best film. I love his no shockers bouncing car with an on time BANG upon stopping.

Heartfelt moments melded with great laughs make this essential to all Candy fans
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars John Candy at his finest January 13, 2005
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Uncle Buck is Da man. John Candy is perfect as Buck Russel, the irresponsible misfit of his family. The late John Candy's comic timing and execution of his jokes are perfect and he gives the best performance of his career in this wonderful movie.

Called to watch three children during a family emergency, Buck wants to prove to his girlfriend he can be responsible. As a guardian, he clashes with Tia, the rebellious teenage daughter and bonds with two smaller kids who can't get enough of the loveable lout. Look for a great Macaulay Culkin and the girl from Sleepless in Seattle as the younger kids Buck takes care of. Candy has great chemistry with the smaller kids. Also look for Laurie Metcalf from Roseanne in a hilarious cameo as a wacky neighbor.

While Buck has trouble in the beginning, he soon starts handling business. Great scenes include him making huge pancakes for Mac's birthday party, punching out a drunken clown, taking on a nasty school principal, and embarrassing Tia's punk boyfriend Bug. (The scene at the party with the power drill on the bedroom door is great, but the hatchet scene is a classic!) By the end of the movie Uncle Buck is Da man proving he's responsible and showing his girl a new side of him.

The acting in this movie is top notch and Hughes direction is solid. I love the cinematography; Hughes makes some beautiful pictures to tell his great story. I love the shot of the car driving away from the high school! I see this film as the one where Hughes transitioned from angst filled teen movies to slapstick filled comedies like "Home Alone". An early scene in this movie no doubt inspired John Hughes' 1990 masterpiece "Home Alone", Where Buck leaves the kids "Home Alone". Buy this movie cause you will not be disappointed.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Movie I had not seen for a long time and was good like I remember it being with John Candy !
Published 11 days ago by bigjohny500000
4.0 out of 5 stars An Old Favorite
I bought it as a gift for a friend in Spain who wanted videos in English, but I'm not sure if she enjoyed it as much as I did.
Published 14 days ago by Olentzero
5.0 out of 5 stars uncle buck
love john candy movies,collecting his movies.very good movie for the entire family to watch together.highly recommend anyone toi buy it.
Published 14 days ago by carolyn l hanley
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I remembered
I remembered watching this movie when it first came out. it was fun then and it is still fun. All the jokes still work. Nothing in the movie dates it. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Lee MacPeek
2.0 out of 5 stars 2 Stars for a 4&1/2 star classic. The Blu Ray is horrible!
The movie is one of John Hughes' best post teen works. It's still hilarious to this day and John Candy is at his best. Read more
Published 22 days ago by J. Reagan
5.0 out of 5 stars Uncle Bucks
Just a few bucks for Uncle Buck? Yes please! I surprised my wife with this movie as a random gift and she was very happy about it.
Published 22 days ago by Adam H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Funnier than I recalled
Great product, great timing, great movie! A classic for all (of appropriate age) to watch)! Transfer to bluray and outstanding quality makes it a must add to the collection.
Published 23 days ago by THELITTLEZEE
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
Still funny after all these years. The quality of the bluray makes the movie look like it was filmed 10 years ago instead of 20
Published 25 days ago by John
5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage John Candy!
One of my favorite funny movies. John Candy is terrific and at his finest. There will truly never be another like him. It's been a real treat to introduce my teenagers to him. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RJS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
What can you say about John Candy but funny funny funny. I was sorry to hear he died but thank goodness we have his movies.
Published 1 month ago by jerelaine
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