Lack of good storyline.

Great Film overall

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

I gave Uncle Buck 10/10. I love this film so much. I have watched it so many times I have lost count. John Candy was a fantastic comic actor. This film has many funny quotes. I also like how the film has a sensitive story line in it but still makes the a audience laugh. My favorite parts are when Uncle Buck makes the huge pancakes and Toast for Mile's Birthday and also when he dances with Marci the neighbor from across the street. He tries so hard to do the right thing for his brother's kids and you can see they actually really grow to love him. I think this film is underrated. It's a great film to watch at Christmas and if you have kids too. There aren't many well known actors in it but John Candy and Macaulay Culkin most people will know.

I always thought John Candy was the best comedic actor out there and it's just too bad that he died so young. He definitely looks like an Uncle figure rather than a dad figure to be honest. Im this film like you would badly want an Uncle like him. He's just so brilliant and talented with his jokes! I also thought Jean Louisa Kelly as the eldest daughter was like the sibling you always hate. She honestly looked cute though for playing as a red up plus annoying teen. I felt so irritated by her like I almost crushed my phone with squeezed my fists haha. She's a really good actress! I couldn't believe how Malcahy Culkin was so tiny in this! He looked so small that now he is a big tall man with long hair! You would still think of him as that little kid from Home Alone but he didn't seem to have a good life after that though. At least he's getting better and looking handsome as a man! Really good late 80's movie and I give this 8/10.

Bob and Cindy Russell live in a large house in the Chicago suburbs with their children Tia, Maizy and Miles. When Cindy's father has a heart attack they must go to Indianapolis but first they must find a babysitter. Bob suggests his brother Buck and after all other options are exhausted Cindy allows him to call Buck. We can see why he was the last choice; Buck is a slob whose idea of work is betting on the occasional fixed horse race. He arrives late at night and immediately gets off to a bad start. Things don't get any better in the morning; fifteen year old Tia is not impressed with having to have a babysitter and the two younger children don't even recognise him as it has been so long since they've seen him. His strange ways soon amuse Maizy and Miles but horrify Tia who feels humiliated by the situation… especially when Buck starts threatening her boyfriend then lectures her about how she needs to be more careful. She is determined to get her revenge.This film is a lot of fun; largely due to John Candy's portrayal of Uncle Buck; the character is a slob and acts like a psychopath at times but thanks to Candy he is still a likable character… this is of course helped by the fact that despite his flaws he really is looking out for the kids. Jean Louisa Kelly does a good job as Tia; a character who is harder to like at first but inevitably improves as the film approaches its conclusion. Gaby Hoffmann and Macaulay Culkin are cute and do well in the roles of young children Maizy and Miles… on the strength of this it isn't surprising that Culkin went on to take the lead role in 'Home Alone'. There are lots of laughs to be had; mostly provided by Candy… I particularly liked his speech to Tia's boyfriend about burying the hatchet; both hilarious and rather menacing. The ending was inevitably a little twee but it didn't affect my enjoyment of the film.

Uncle Buck is another highlight on John Hughe's film reel. It's a screwball comedy that is safe for the family, but luckily has many laughs to go along with that statement. John Candy is a comedian that died before his time, but thankfully he was able to make this movie as this is one of his best roles. The movie has a sweet message and it shows that even the slob of an uncle can show love. John Hughes's film is about a man named Buck who has a very lazy life and has a girlfriend who is very disapproving. After a tragedy occurs, Uncle Buck is called to his brother's house where he is tasked to look after the three children: two younger ones and a rebellious teenager. Uncle Buck must prove that he is up to the task. I think the film has some pretty good acting. John Candy is at his best in the lead role. Always the sweet guy and it is not hard to root for him despite his clumsiness. Amy Madigan was pretty good at playing the angry girlfriend. Before Macaulay Culkin became known for Home Alone, he was good in this role as one of the young children. Overall, Uncle Buck is a very sweet comedy. Perhaps it's too sweet for its own good, but this is a great bet if you want to watch a movie with the family. It's funny, but its not vulgar. I do like those sort of comedies, but when I want something safe and pleasant, I now I can count on the talents of John Hughes and John Candy. My Grade: A-