Uncle Buck
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Movie Reviews of Uncle Buck
Movie Review: Still can't believe he's gone
Summary: 5 Stars
John Candy was a one of a kind. A comedian that appealed to bith men and women, yet he steered clear of all Hollywood gossip and wrong-doings. He's very much missed. Uncle Buck is one of his finest performances, right along side Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Who's Harry Crumb.The plot is simple enough, the black sheep goof of the family (Candy) is called upon as a last resort to babysit his brother's kids. His sister-in -law's father had a heart attack. Buck moves in and suburban life will never be the same. The two younger children love him at first sight. And who wouldn't when he makes a pancake the size of a kitchen table? The oldest, teenage daughter Tia however has her own agenda.
She's a 16 year old girl with the usual hangups, trying to fit in, rebellion, etc. Her and Buck crash heads, but after she learns her lesson the hard way. Everything gets all lovey-dovey.
Great cameo too by the neighbor (the woman who played Rosanne's sister on her show, her name escapes me right now). And if you're a drunken clown, you might as well get back in your mouse and go home.
Movie Review: The Whole Charm of John Candy!
Summary: 5 Stars
When his sister-in-law's father suffers a heart attack and needs to travel, UNCLE BUCK (John Candy ) is called in, the last available person to come and watch the kids. Certainly, an uncle should be able to take off without hitches. But, UNCLE BUCK, is one of those playful adults who has been dances his way out full-time employment and a marital contract with his frustrated girlfriend, Chanice Kobolowski (Amy Madigan). The plot thickens with humor as UNCLE BUCK tries to deal with an snobish teenager trying to undermine every aspect of his life in her home. This is a comical story and adult guardians and the difficulty of growing up. If you have scene the chopped-up verion on TV, you haven't seen the whole of John Candy. I particularly missed the golf-lessons with Bug.
Look for great performaces by Laurie Metcalf ( Jacky, the sister from ROSEANNE the series), Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Macaulay Culkin ( from Home Alone. He's about 4 or 5 in this), Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka, and Jay Underwood.
Movie Review: Best Pancake Birthday Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this movie just to be able to show people the giant pancakes that John Candy made with a snow shovel. They were HUGE and even bigger were the eyes of Macaulay Culkin (playing Miles) and Gaby Hoffman (playing Maizy) when they walked into the kitchen to see pancakes almost the size of a tire stacked up with whip cream and syrup. The ceiling was decorated with streamers. A perfect way for any kid or adult to start their birthday. Buck then says, "If you think this is big, wait until you see the toast. I couldn't even get it through the door!"
But the whole movie has proved to be entertaining. What is the best definition of entertaining? It is when kids and adults ask to watch it again and again. That is my definition and this movie is a perfect repeater. With the DVD version you can quickly replay the brief but effective birthday scene.
A must buy for any home theater inventory as it suits all ages and will be watched again and again.
Movie Review: Gut-bustingly funny!
Summary: 5 Stars
Candy was either hilarious in a movie or terribly miscast. "Uncle Buck" is an example of perfect casting and absolutely hilarious delivery by the portly actor.As the unflappable Uncle to three kids he's almost never seen, Candy makes his Uncle Buck a sympathetic, lovable dolt who seems to bring misery onto himself and dole out mischevious lessons as well.
The eldest child doesn't want anything to do with this babysitting uncle who rains on her parade. The little tykes (including Macauley Culkin in one of his first - and finest - performances) love Uncle Buck. When Candy visits one child's school for a conference with the vice principal, I defy you to not cry laughing! When Buck brings in the family cat and gets a visit from the neighbor while doing laundry, you'll need Depends to contain yourself!
John Hughes knows how to write and direct funny stuff. This is Hughes and Candy at their best.
Buy, rent, or borrow this film!
Movie Review: Everyone's favorite Uncle
Summary: 5 Stars
Everyone has that one relative that they love most of all, who lets them stay up past their bedtime and eat whatever they want, but can also be the bad guy. In this movie, John Candy is the last resort babysitter for his nieces and nephew when his brother and sister-in-law suddenly have to go out of state for a medical emergency on her side of the family. He sort of fumbles a bit at the beginning, but he learns quickly how much he cares about the kids he barely knows and what extremes he will go to just to protect them (especially from mean principals and boyfriends named "Bug"). In the end he changes his own ways, realizing how he has been alienating those he loves with his reckless gambling.
Macaulay Culkin is memorable as Buck's nephew Myles and Laurie Metcalf as the wacky neighbor Marcie. This is a funny movie, but also has some touching moments. Truly a gem for the whole family to enjoy.