| Uncle Buck | 
 enlarge | Director: John Hughes
Actors: John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Madigan
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  100 reviews
Sales Rank: 1851
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 100
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD20317D
ISBN: 0783227388
UPC: 025192031724
EAN: 9780783227382
ASIN: 0783227388
Theatrical Release Date: August 16, 1989
Release Date: July 1, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Ships Next Day. Disc has been Resurfaced. Guaranteed to play. Case is a little dirty.
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John Candy has one of his finest opportunities in this film by John Hughes (The Breakfast Club) about a perpetual screw-up (Candy) who gets his act together enough to watch over his brother's kids effectively. The late actor scores big points resurrecting elements of his more decadent persona from SCTV days, but he also has some persuasively touching, sentimental moments. Hughes's direction is not as focused as it was only a few years before, but there's no mistaking his touch. The DVD release has a widescreen presentation, production notes, biographies, Dolby sound, optional Spanish and French soundtracks. --Tom Keogh
Product Description
Get set for nonstop laughs as buck learns a thing or two about life when hes called in to baby-sit his brothers spoiled kids. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 08/23/2005 Starring: John Candy Amy Madigan Run time: 100 minutes Rating: Pg13
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 Classic November 26, 2008
I have watched this movie so many times over the years, but it continues to make me laugh and appreciate the Hughes/Candy team even more.
Take this quarter. Go downtown and have a rat gnaw that thing off your face! September 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
After years of not seeing it, I recently saw this movie on television and was quickly reminded how hilarious it is. This may be my favorite John Candy movie; he delivers just enough laughs, kooky faces, oddball scenarios, and charm to keep a smile on any viewers face the entire movie.
Uncle Buck (Candy) is an irresponsible bachelor, a loveable screw-up who ends up being the last babysitting option for unwilling parents - Buck's brother and sister-in-law - and the end result is comic gold. The three children are sure to be a handful: 15-year-old Tia (Kelly), an angst-ridden, confused teenager; 8-year-old Miles (Culkin), a mischevious yet cute bundle of energy; and 6-year-old Maizy (Hoffman), a precocious youngster who sparkles on screen. Buck has no real family, cooking, or general housekeeping skills, yet his honest attempts while pleasing the three children makes the character very sympathetic.
After winning over the youngsters with his zany antics like making pancakes so massive they have to be flipped with a snow shovel and delivering a verbal beatdown to an evil elementary school Vice Principal (see my title), Buck struggles with not only his attempts to mentor and befriend Tia, but also his slow realization that up to this point in his life, he has been truly devoid of happiness.
The battle between Tia and Buck continues until Buck traumatizes Tia's dirtbag boyfriend with an electric drill, and then beans him with a well-placed shot from a 5-wood.
Eventually, Buck grows up, surprises everyone involved with his behavior, ends up being a great role model, and reestablishing himself as part of his brother's family. This is a funny, heart-warming movie that's perfect for a family viewing. Highly recommended for all.
(For a different take, check out the Uncle Buck horror movie trailer on youtube - brilliant!)
Good old fashioned fun and morals!! September 2, 2008
Uncle Buck. John Candy. Family fun and entertainment that doesn't contain profanity with every other word. How fantastic!! Loved it way back when and appreciate it even more now!!
 Some of John's best work August 5, 2008
Uncle Buck should be considered a classic. This is a very funny film and one that was done without a lot of swearing (not that I mind the occasional use of Colorful Metaphors).
 gerat john candy movie May 8, 2008
what about uncle buck? One of the later comedies with John Candy. Family fun classic and a comedy.
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