The Great Outdoors

 (1988)

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My all-time favorite
Mar 21, 2008
mwags3373 - yahoo.com
I've watched this movie countless times and it's hilarious every time. If you like this check out "Nothing to Lose", "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", "Exit to Eden", "Uncle Buck" and "Parenthood". John Candy is one of my fave actors and there... Full review
good movie
Sep 16, 2007
stanskiplj - yahoo.com
I really enjoyed John Candy in this movie. Also liked all the stuff with the raccoons. Lots of fun and can be watched by the kids too.... Full review
Classic Movie....
Aug 18, 2006
solidstatefan2006 - yahoo.com
This movie by far is a classic of its time. With Candy and Akroyd at there finest. Great Story and Great acting from all. Its an American Classic Humor and a good one for the family!!!!... Full review
Hilarious!
Jul 27, 2006
spongeboy64 - yahoo.com
If you enjoy John Candy's Work you're bound to love this! It's got some good acting and alot of great laughs! It's a great film to watch with the family! You'll love the racoon parts!... Full review
classic candy
May 31, 2006
rebbel31 - yahoo.com
great story and classic candy and akyroid comedy. comedies dont get much better. if it dosnt make you laugh you probably are wayyy tom serious.... Full review
"Simply the Best"
Apr 03, 2006
mikeofstedal - yahoo.com
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS MOVIE IS? The great outdoors is one the best movies ever made. The one-liners and the interaction between Chet & Roman are perfect. The humor is very underneath and being in a family... Full review
KARATE CHOP INTO EXCELLENCE!
Mar 08, 2006
roxiepoxie4 - yahoo.com
I rated this an A+ and filled this under comedy instead of my top 5 when some of my top 5 arent even A+, is because this movie rocks even though i dont think its in my top 5 favor. Its... Full review
Great Outdoors is "GREAT" film
Nov 26, 2005
pberkheimer2000 - yahoo.com
The Great Outdoors is one of the funniest and one of the most entertaining movies I have ever seen. Anyone who lives in Northern Minnesota or Northern Wisconsin as I do can identify completely with this film. The only thing bad... Full review
Aykroyd and Candy: a great combo
Aug 13, 2005
Lee Eisenberg - imdb.com
"The Great Outdoors" is what anyone would expect of a John Candy movie: completely goofy, but funny nonetheless. He plays Chet Ripley, taking his family on vacation in the wilderness. Unfortunately, Chet's unpleasant brother-in-law Roman Craig (Dan Aykroyd) is also... Full review
The Great Outdoors!
Jan 14, 2005
Movie Nuttball - imdb.com
The Great Outdoors is excellent comedy with a great cast which includes Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening, Robert Prosky, and John Bloom! The acting by all of these actors is very good. Aykroyd has a great performance... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Jun 17, 1988
Washington Post
If the John Candy-Dan Aykroyd comedy "The Great Outdoors" had a few more laughs we might be tempted simply to write it off as mediocre and let it go at that. Imagine that it's raining cats and dogs and you're locked in a north woods cabin for weeks with the people you like least, and you'll pretty much have a feel for what it's like to sit through this movie. ... Full Review

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