UNCLE BUCK (Theatrical Release USA 1989)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Uncle Buck—little edgy toward the end, but needful story—covers classic teenage/adult subject matter well. John Candy shows very well in this movie, has good presence in a well-written story. The movie is ‘full’ and its message not soon forgotten. The child actors are well-grounded and on-spot with the storyline. Thank you  to all involved in ensuring this 1980s film is still available for viewing. 

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Storyline 

An uncle is asked to take care of children while a father and mother go to care for a grandfather who has suffered a heart attack. Although, this uncle may be considered an unlikely candidate, his interest in the children’s welfare makes him the perfect choice at the perfect time. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director John Hughes for directing effort. Thank you to Producers John Hughes and Tom Jacobson, Associate Producer William H. Brown and Ramey E. Ward, for making the film possible. Cast includes: John Candy Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffman, Macaulay Culkin, Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka, Garret M. Brown, Laurie Metcalf, Jay Underwood, and Brian Tarantina.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie is a good teen/adult watch with healthful messages on multiple platforms. The movie is memorable, serious and comical, and an overall good watch. 

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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. 

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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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THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER (Theatrical Release USA 1990)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì 

The Rescuers Down Under rehashes the previous Rescuers movie with new scenery, new bad guy while reprising the voices of Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor for continuity. The audience connectivity to the original story is lacking in this performance due to that rehash. It is a suitable watch and has great animation.

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Storyline 

Members of the Rescue Aid Society must fly to Australia to help a young boy. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Hendel Butoy and Mike Gabriel for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Thomas Schumacher for making the film possible. Cast includes Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, Adam Ryen, George C. Scott, and Tristan Rogers. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. While this film is suitable for children, it has some thematic elements that may frighten younger children.

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Ben Meyers