Uncle Buck

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) | Release Date: August 16, 1989

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 50 Ratings

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smiyamotNov 29, 2015

I can understand the critics low score, it's not a classic, but as far as having a black sheep in the family (Buck) and dealing with teenage angst, this movie is hilarious. I have this DVD in my collection.

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 5, 2016

Uncle Buck is just as enjoyable as you wanted it to be. It's an old classic that actually works and has not aged badly. Want the best movie to enjoy for yourself? This is it.

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drlowdonDec 25, 2020

When Cindy’s father has a heart attack they’re left with no choice but to ask the good natured, but idle, ‘Uncle Buck’ to babysit their kids. Uncle Buck hits many of the familiar beats of many a John Hughes comedy, but in large part due toWhen Cindy’s father has a heart attack they’re left with no choice but to ask the good natured, but idle, ‘Uncle Buck’ to babysit their kids. Uncle Buck hits many of the familiar beats of many a John Hughes comedy, but in large part due to the charm and comic timing of John Candy, it succeeds in being a funny and heart-warming comedy.… Expand

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kyle20ellisApr 1, 2022

There are some very negative critical reviews on this movie, which I think personally is unjustified. This film is very funny indeed, especially when the bowling ball falls on Buck's head. John Candy gives possibly his best performance hereThere are some very negative critical reviews on this movie, which I think personally is unjustified. This film is very funny indeed, especially when the bowling ball falls on Buck's head. John Candy gives possibly his best performance here as Buck Russell. John Candy was one talented actor, evident in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Cool Runnings, and I think comedy lost a truly great actor when he died, and I don't think he ever got the respect he so rightly deserved. This film is very funny indeed, sometimes the jokes are a little over-familiar, and the sentimentality gets in the way at times. Out of the child stars, who were all excellent, Macaulay Culkin of Home Alone fame is a standout. Cute and self-assured suits Culkin like a glove. There was great chemistry between the stars, and in conclusion, see this gem, of which I will award an 8/10 Bethany Cox.… Expand

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MrMickeyRichJan 27, 2016

I have to admit i had to wipe away the nostalgia to write a review, it is one of the best john hughes movie and definitely one of Candy's best performances such a quotable film and so funny. Still holds up and worth a watch. Still a heartfeltI have to admit i had to wipe away the nostalgia to write a review, it is one of the best john hughes movie and definitely one of Candy's best performances such a quotable film and so funny. Still holds up and worth a watch. Still a heartfelt even if you dont like the humor.… Expand

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Steven1981Mar 19, 2020

Uncle Buck is a comedy from director John Hughes which stars the annoying Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone, John Candy, Gaby Hoffman and many other actors and actresses... Macaulay Culkin and Gaby Hoffman who are kids in Uncle Buck have theirUncle Buck is a comedy from director John Hughes which stars the annoying Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone, John Candy, Gaby Hoffman and many other actors and actresses... Macaulay Culkin and Gaby Hoffman who are kids in Uncle Buck have their mum's dad or something die of a heart attack or something. Anyway their mum needs someone reliable to look after the kids for a few days and Uncle Buck (Candy) gets the job... This film is okay but has it's flaws and unlikeable characters such as Marcie played by Laurie Metcalf who's so weak as an actress, so childish, so annoying and unsexy it's unreal. The film isn't directed and made that well because most of the film is boring drivel with only a few patches of funny humour and funny things happening. Could of been better.… Expand

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