The Great Outdoors (1988)

Siskel and Ebert 1988 Ratings (163 movies items)

"Two Thumbs Down Siskel: Down Ebert: Down"

Films and the critics who hate them (741 movies items)

"The performers, too, are far from peak form, but they're given so little to work with that it's hard to fault them. Not even the usually buoyant Candy can keep afloat. For perhaps the first time in his career he looks genuinely unhappy. - Hal Hinson, Washington Post Though the film never becomes actively unfunny, neither does it do much more than tread water. The raccoons have a better time than the audience will. - Janet Maslin, New York Times"

Bad Alice's Top 100 Comedies; (100 movies items)

" The wildlife is wild, but his brother-in-law in unbearable."

Holt Movie Collection (1519 movies items)

"DVD"

Favorite Films of All Time (1998 Edition) (400 movies items)

"1997: 338 1996: 342 1995: 296 1994: 220 "

The Evolution of John Candy (62 tv items)

"as Chet Ripley "

An average movie

“I thought it was not bad at all. It is basically a typical 80's comedy and I especially enjoyed John Candy who was just pitch-perfect for the part. However, I wasn't so convinced by Dan Aykroyd. I mean, it is nice to see him trying something else but his character is so obnoxious that I was more annoyed than amused by him. Another thing that annoyed me was the romantic subplot involving Candy's oldest son. The whole thing was boring, bad and had nothing to do with the rest of the story. Still, it is a well made and rather entertaining comedy and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you like this genre.” read more