the great outdoors

diana and i have been watching way too many 80's movies lately! i had always heard good things about this one and how it was one of john candy's funniest movies. i dont know if candy's style of humor is something i dont get, or if it is just too much a product of its time because this movie isnt that great. the story follows candy's family as they make plans for their summer trip up to the cabin. soon after they arrive, their friends stop by unannounced to join them. not too pleased about it, candy's family makes the best of it and the two families try to have a good time anyway. along the way they have some racoon troubles (which seems like it was taken straight out of 'caddyshack' as the animals try to conspire against our campers), a couple run-ins with a big bear, a boating episode, and some interaction with the locals. candy is big and lovable, which must have been why he had a career at all, and dan aykroyd is obnoxious as the annoying guest. the two of them play well of each other, which is the only redeeming part of this campy movie.