THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Dan Aykroyd, John Candy

Universal Pictures; Directed by Howard Deutch

Rated PG; 90 minutes; 1988

Dan Aykroyd and John Candy star in this raucous comedy about two brothers-in-law and their families who share a log cabin at a remote resort and whose persistent rivalry sets the stage for a series of riotous misadventures in a family vacation turned nightmare.

Reviews

"Loads of laughs! A charming summer movie!"

- David Elliott, SAN DIEGO UNION

"A highly entertaining comedy with all the right flavors!"

- Dale Stevens, CINCINATTI POST

"John Candy proves again that he and John Hughes are a terrific pairing."

- Tom Green, USA TODAY

"Guaranteed to send an audience in convulsive laughter!"

- Liz Braun, TORONTO SUN