Yeah this is another great Hughes classic. My personal favorite is probably Planes,Trains and Automobiles. Uncle Buck is up there, too.

I'd place P,T&A and Uncle Buck above this but it's an enjoyable one as well.

I love the Great Outdoors. It came out when I was 8 and I've always loved the movie. Well, except for the stupid Buck/Kimmie romance that absolutely no one cared about but I know was a staple of 80's movies. If it was just more Aykroyd and Candy it would have been even better. My favorite John Candy movie is actually Summer Rental. I don't know why but I've always had a soft spot for that movie. Depending on my mood that and the Great Outdoors are really neck and neck for 1/2 for me.

@RWhitt80 said:

I love the Great Outdoors. It came out when I was 8 and I've always loved the movie. Well, except for the stupid Buck/Kimmie romance that absolutely no one cared about but I know was a staple of 80's movies. If it was just more Aykroyd and Candy it would have been even better. My favorite John Candy movie is actually Summer Rental. I don't know why but I've always had a soft spot for that movie. Depending on my mood that and the Great Outdoors are really neck and neck for 1/2 for me.

I wouldn't say I necessarily cared about the Buck/Kimmie romance, but the actor who played Buck was HOT AS SHIT so I didn't mind seeing more of him.

I love John Candy movies, but I'm still an Uncle Buck fan with Summer Rental in second place. I'd even put Delirious up there. I hate to say it, but when Aykroyd shows up I'm ready to bolt. I have a really, really hard time stomaching his B-level acting.

@tmdb65271336 said:

I love John Candy movies, but I'm still an Uncle Buck fan with Summer Rental in second place. I'd even put Delirious up there. I hate to say it, but when Aykroyd shows up I'm ready to bolt. I have a really, really hard time stomaching his B-level acting.

Aww, I like Danny Aykroyd.

@theburbs said:

The Great Outdoors is one of my favourite movies, period, but if I had to pick a favourite movie starring John Candy, this would be it. Candy and Aykroyd are magic together.

This is one of our favorite family movies to watch along with uncle buck! 2 of my favorite John candy movies

amc showed it last night. It was good. John Candy really brought the sweet dad appeal to this film. I like to think his wife was Cheneace from Buck.