Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

Console best movie i've ever seen.

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Fleur Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Leofwine_draca A much-watched John Hughes classic, this marked a move away from his teen angst/coming of age style movies into more family-focused films with broader appeal. And Macaulay Culkin. Culkin is so funny in this, he got the HOME ALONE films and huge international stardom from it.Anyway, UNCLE BUCK is a must watch for fans of John Candy, because it seems almost to have been written as a tribute to the larger-than-life star. Without him, the film would be awful, but with him it's a lot of fun. Candy plays the unlikely babysitter who's tasked with looking after three kids while the parents are away. Lots of hijinks ensue, with Candy seeming to play a version of his slobbish-but-lovable character from PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES (he even has a dodgy car that he drives).As usual, Candy is head and shoulders above everyone in the acting stakes, acquitting himself well in the comic and slapstick routines but bringing emotion to the part too. Culkin is very funny too (especially the classic quick-fire questions scene) but I could do without the stereotypical obnoxious teenage daughter character and the ending is way too twee and sentimental. Still, fans of Candy will find this unmissable entertainment and some bits (like when he invades the house party) are fantastic.

Shivankar Ojha Frankly speaking, I am surprised how this movie has only managed a rating of 6.9! It is truly a heartwarming movie, of the kind they don't make anymore, and one which you will watch with a smile on your face throughout! You just don't find this kind of warmth in movies in movies these days. John Candy's finest performance after Plains trains and Automobiles; and add to that the charm of the wonderful kids, and you have a comedy masterpiece! Do not miss this guys. Macaulay Culkin is as usual, at his adorable best as is the other child actor, who played his sister Masey. Like I said, do not miss out on this wonderful movie guys!

g-bodyl 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-

eric262003 "Uncle Buck" is a wholesome family film that was written and directed by the late John Hughes who steps out of his parameters of teen comedies and casts John Candy as the bumbling but lovable slob named Uncle Buck who reluctantly but graciously watched over his brother's three children while he and his wife (Garrett M. Brown and Elaine Bromka) go to Indianapolis to attend her sick father. Uncle Buck has found the approval of the two younger siblings Miles and Maizy (Macaulay Culkin and Gabby Hoffmann), but is in a battle zone with his eternally bitter and moody oldest niece Tia (Jean Louisa Kelly). She's the typical rebellious teenager who's going through this stage in her life where she wants to be independent and doesn't want any adult rob her of her happiness let alone Uncle Buck and is in a relationship with an obnoxious punk named Bug (Jay Underwood). This was the pinnacle film for Macaulay Culkin who would later become the top grossing kids star from 1989 to 1994 when his bravado faded out. One of his moments was when he started trivializing Buck with personal questions and Buck responds with quick, passive-aggressive responses, which ends with hims saying, "I'm a kid, that's my job." Gabby Hoffmann has also went on a subtle movie career after this including her affectionate performance in the Kevin Costner vehicle "Field of Dreams", she also was very charming as the equally intelligent youngest child Maizy Russell. The two characters that truly are the centrepiece of this film is the performances of John Candy and Jean Louisa Kelly who plays the angered Tia. One of the remarkable things about Buck is that he can understand her psyche that seems rather blind to her parents. He also strangely knows what's going on the the cranium of her boyfriend Bug. When he tells Tia that Bug is just using her for some intercourse, he tells her that Bug was the character that Buck was at one time. He's never afraid to humiliate Tia any way possible even in front of her friends just to make his point clear. By the end of the movie, she learns her ways and realizes that he's not as dumb as he looks and she also tries to repair his estranged relationship with his girlfriend who sells tires Chanice (Amy Madigan). Buck also seems to provide more entertainment to the younger kids which is more than their parents could provide for them including having a pancake feast to celebrate Miles' birthday. He also confronts a drunken clown who can barely raise his fingers to reach the door knob. Buck can multitask and handle any problem with the snap of his fingers. John Candy was a brilliant comic actor. Even when he becomes snarky, he's still lovable like a teddy bear. He even had that certain edge to him like other great clowns reminiscent to the silent film era. When he's verbally abused you just want to hug him like a teddy bear. Even when he can't finish telephone conversation only John Candy could pull something like that off. Uncle Buck is a caricature taken from the penmanship of Mr. Hughes and combined with a warm heart and funny dialogue, you can't help but adore the lovable charm that Uncle Buck provides. He will stop at nothing to defend his family's honour including a memorable scene where Buck goes to Maizy's school and confronts her principal who sports an ugly mole on her chin. When she tells Buck that Maizy isn't at the same pace as her other students, he retorts back at her and ends by telling her to get a rat to gnaw off that ugly mole off her face. As the 1980's were coming to a close, "Uncle Buck" was a memorable John Hughes film. It also carried a character that comes closet to the real character that the late John Candy was. It also made Macaulay Culkin the most watchable child actor of the 1990's. Other notable performances are from Amy Madigan and Laurie Metcalf. The character Uncle Buck himself can be a real person to. If you have an Uncle Buck in your family, consider yourselves as one of the lucky ones.