This is a John Candy and John Hughes comedy classic featuring a typical John Candy character-but it is a good character. Candy is a commitment phobe and slob who is a last resort to look after a family's children when a family crisis pops up. He doesn't exactly impress the semi delinquent teen, but the younger kids love him and he does his best and his heart of gold shines through as he bumbles his way through looking after the kids in a mostly successful manner. My favorite scenes include the scenes with the enormous pancake and the tool drill. This is a good movie for Candy and a showcase for his comedic talents and a good family film.
*** out of ****
*** out of ****