SUMMER RENTAL (Theatrical Release USA 1985)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Summer Rental—original and fun beach movie—shows John Candy in good comedic form. WOW! This is such a simple story but it earns its watch. It has been put together well and deserves its resurrection from the 1980s. Look for the late Rip Torn in one of his earlier works. The downside of the movie is the completely blunt conclusion as if the writers could not come up with an easier conclusion rather than this rock hard ending  The film serves as a good watch for the teen/adult share. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline 

A family runs into difficulty with their vacation rental home. 

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Carl Reiner for directing effort. Thank you to Producer George Shapiro for making the film possible. Cast includes: John Candy and Richard Crenna. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The film has an original storyline and is a great, easy-on-the-mind watch. Thank you to everyone involved in its production. 

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Ben Meyers 

OH, GOD! (Theatrical Release USA 1977)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì 

Oh, God!—great film—features John Denver, Teri Garr, and George Burns in a cute and well-worth-it piece of entertainment. Although the filmography is exceptionally ‘dated,’ the storyline is timeless, gentle, honest, and well-presented. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

God has a message for mankind and choses a  grocery store employee to deliver the message. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Carl Reiner for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Jerry Weintraub for making the film possible. Cast includes: George Burns, John Denver, Teri Garr, and Donald Pleasence. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The dialogue is exceptionally witty and well-focused. It serves all audiences well and allows ample opportunity for gentle smiles and reflection. Great work for all involved. A time unrestricted reminder for humans to stretch toward higher purpose in life. 

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Ben Meyers