Product Details

• Actors: Patricia Arquette, Jack Blessing, Elaine Bromka, John Candy, Anna Chlumsky
• Format: Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Universal Studios
• DVD Release Date: February 27, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001W63DSM
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,309 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Still one of the greats, November 3, 2009

By	James Bennett "Second star to the right, and ... (Grand Marsh, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really like this movie, and bought it again (to replace my old VHS) not too long ago in John Candy's three movie collection. I think this movie is one of the better comedies of the 80's. I am big fan of the comedies put out during that decade. This one of my favorites because it is a funny movie and it is clean and safe for kids to watch. There are not many comedies out there that put out anymore that are safe for kids. This is one movie I am happy to have in my collection.

4.0 out of 5 stars The importance of being an uncle, September 11, 2009

By	S. N. Hobbs "sue_hobbs" (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This movie seems frivolous on the surface, but I consider it a very significant statement about how important the role of an uncle (or aunt) in the life of a child can be. It is an object lesson, both for parents and uncles/aunts on the influence of extended family for good or ill. It also happens to star one of my all-time favorite performers, the late John Candy, in one the hilarious and heart-tugging roles for which I think he is best remembered.

The only reason I gave this film 4 stars instead of 5 is because of what i consider excessive use of profanity. Some of it is actually appropriate and even clever in the way it's handled with the younger children. But a lot of it is just annoying and makes the writers seem unimaginative.

Still, I highly recommend this film.