Buck is a forty-something, never married, childless, can barely hold down a job man who enjoys dabbling in gambling and booze. He's also the only hope for a sitter that his brother and sister in law have for their three kids, as they have to go out of town for a family emergency.

This was my first time seeing this film in its entirety. I haven't seen enough film of John Candy's to say I'm a huge fan, but this was certainly a great performance. It was also fun to see Macaulay Culkin, who manages to steal every scene he's in.

I don't like the fact that people don't talk about John Candy anymore. The man deserves recognition at all times.

Oh, how I miss John Candy! I was inspired to buy an awesome John Candy shirt today.

Almost any given adult woman in this film could play an uncle as they all look like men.

A very funny and heartfelt film about an unemployed man who is asked by his brother to watch his kids as it is one of John Hughes' finest films.

Films like this just don't seem to happen any more. John Candy you are sorely missed.

A very funny and heartfelt film about an unemployed man who is asked by his brother to watch his kids as it is one of John Hughes' finest films.

Absolutely loved it. It is just as the 'Scrubs' episode "Her Story II" described it. Haha. Wonderfully fun and a classic I regret not seeing sooner.

LOLz

Ever watch a movie and then you get that sad thing where you know its going to be awhile before another movie gives you this same feeling.
To me this John Hughes best movie. I cant find anything wrong with it, its just enjoyable throughout. You'll be either grinning from ear to ear or laughing. Doesnt feel mushy and managed to hit the right sentiment. I love all of the cast, the kids are actually funny versus being annoying. John Candys Uncle Buck just feels real to me, flawed by some standards, but with a good heart. Like most of us.

Who will take care of us?
Mr. and Mrs. Neville.
Is that a joke?
You don't like the Nevilles?
The dog's a ball sniffer.
Don't talk like that.
Mr. Neville yelled at Michael because their dog was sniffiing Michael's balls.
Don't use that word.
I don't know another word.

When a couple need to go away for a few days after a tragedy in the family, they struggle to find a someone suitable to look after their kids. Finally having to settle for the children's uncle named Buck, he brings along his way of life, coupled with learning some things himself.

This brings back a lot of memories. Who could really go past the breakthrough performance from a young Macaulay Culkin? Generally a good watch for anyone and makes me want to re-watch a lot of other Jonh Candy movies.

Despite the fashions, it's still just as relevant today as ever.
Showed it to my kids for the first time and there were lots of LOLs. Forgot how horrible the daughter was!
One bit that always stuck with me was when Buck says to the small children he has a friend who can analyse toothbrushes to see if they have been used properly or just run under the tap... what a great idea I thought, 20 years and many fillings later ... :(

Buck is a forty-something, never married, childless, can barely hold down a job man who enjoys dabbling in gambling and booze. He's also the only hope for a sitter that his brother and sister in law have for their three kids, as they have to go out of town for a family emergency.

This was my first time seeing this film in its entirety. I haven't seen enough film of John Candy's to say I'm a huge fan, but this was certainly a great performance. It was also fun to see Macaulay Culkin, who manages to steal every scene he's in.