It's a John Hughes flick, don't expect anything deep and philosophical, or even anything unpredictable. What counts is John Candy is the star, and watching this movie on the Disney Channel helps me better realize how much of a great comedian he was. It's been a while since his death, and that's why it's good that they show this movie to pay homage to the great John Candy. The script is sometimes lame, and some of the bits don't work, but most of it does due to Candy's funny antics. His perfect handling of comic moments, including frying up a giant pancake and beating up an alcoholic clown, helps overcome the predictable, fluffy script. Plus, since the movie was made in the late 80s it was great to hear Tone Loc's "Wild Thing."
"Uncle Buck" is harmless family entertainment--far from great, but definitely watchable and quite funny.
My score: 7 (out of 10)
"Uncle Buck" is harmless family entertainment--far from great, but definitely watchable and quite funny.
My score: 7 (out of 10)