The Great Outdoors [Blu-ray] [1988]
- SKU: 5577444
- Release Date: 08/16/2016
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Synopsis
In the John Hughes-scripted The Great Outdoors, John Candy stars as Chet Ripley, an oafish paterfamilias who takes his family on a vacation at a lakeside resort. Their enjoyment is seriously compromised when brother-in-law Roman Craig (Dan Aykroyd) shows up with his wife and kiddies. The rest of the film is an ongoing war between Ripley's carefree aggregation and Craig's obnoxiously prissy brood, and making things worse, a driving rainstorm forces both families to remain under one roof well-past their threshold of patience. Annette Bening makes her film debut as Aykroyd's ill-tempered wife. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Dan Aykroyd - Roman Craig
John Candy - Chet Ripley
Stephanie Faracy - Connie Ripley
Annette Bening - Kate Craig
Chris Young - Buck Ripley
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One of Candy's Better Films
The Great OutDoors
August 20, 2016John Candy In This Movie Along With Dan Akyroyd Is Funny
I would recommend this to a friend
Wonderful movie
May 17, 2013This is one of my husband's favorite movies and we found it at Best Bury for a good deal.
I would recommend this to a friend
classic John Candy, but "plot" doesn't age well
January 14, 2011let's face it, 1988 was in the doldrums of vapid teen-love subplot slapstick comedies. In that context, and if you like John Candy, it's fun.
I would recommend this to a friend
No so Great Outdoors!
May 28, 2016This movie does not age well at all. The plot is ridiculous, the effects terrible, but there are a few laughs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Great Outdoors
August 17, 2017I love John Candy, and this movie is no exception, good movie, a classic.
I would recommend this to a friend
The Great John Candy
June 21, 2017The Great Outdoors is another well deserved 80's comedy that movie collectors have long awaited a bluray release of. Candy is brillant as always and the bear scene is fantastic!
I would recommend this to a friend
Older movie but funny!
May 24, 2017No doubt in my mind that this is still a funny movie. Awesome!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Both Dan Aykroyd and John Candy shine in this hilarious comedy about vacationing in the northern woods. Decent dvd is acceptable but could have offered much more in terms of bonus features.
I would recommend this to a friend