Uncle Buck
Release Date: 21st December 1989 - Australia
Production Companies
Universal Pictures (presents)
Hughes Entertainment
Distribution
Universal Pictures Australia
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG
Runtime: 99 minutes
Budget: $15,000,000
Box Office Gross: $79,258,538 (Worldwide)
Plot Summary
When Cindy and her
husband are away for a
husband are away for a
family emergency, only
one person can watch
their three children: Bob's
slacker, easygoing brother,
Buck. While his two
younger children are an
instant hit, Buck will have
to change his bachelor
lifestyle to take on the
responsibility of caring
for an angsty teenager, Tia.
one person can watch
their three children: Bob's
slacker, easygoing brother,
Buck. While his two
younger children are an
instant hit, Buck will have
to change his bachelor
lifestyle to take on the
responsibility of caringfor an angsty teenager, Tia.
Cast
John Candy - Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kelly - Tia Russell
Gaby Hoffmann - Maizy Russell
Macaulay Culkin - Miles Russell
Amy Madigan - Chanice Kobolowski
Elaine Bromka - Cindy Russell
Garrett M. Brown - Bob Russell
Laurie Metcalf - Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Jay Underwood - Bug
Brian Tarantina - E. Roger Coswell
Mike Starr - Pooter the Clown
Suzanne Shepherd - Mrs. Hogarth
William Windom - Mr. Hatfield (Voice)
Dennis Cockrum - Pal
Ron Payne - Maizy's Teacher
Crew
Writer/Producer/Director -
John Hughes
Script Supervisors - Anne Rapp and Marshall Scholm
Associate Producers - William H. Brown and Ramey E. Ward
Producer - Tony Jacobson
Casting Directors - Risa Ramon Garcia and Billy Hopkins
Production Designer - John W. Corso
Visual Consultant - Doug Kraner
Set Decorator - Daniel Loren May
Property Master - Jerry Moss
Costume Designer - Marilyn Vance
Makeup Designer III - Ben Nye III
Director of Photography - Ralf D. Bode
Location Manager - Jacolyn Bucksbaum
Unit Production Managers - Alan C. Blomquist,
Raymond Hartwick and Tom Udell
Animal Trainer - William Shane Grisco
Stunt Coordinator - M. James Arnett
Special Effects Coordinator - Jeff Jarvis
Editors - Lou & Tony Lombardo
and Peck Prior
Supervising Sound Editors - Tom Bellfort
and Wylie Stateman
Sound Editors - George Frederick,
Scott Martin Gershin, Larry Kemp,
Lou Kleinman, Michael Magill, Cindy Marty,
Jeff Rosen and Frank Smathers
Re-Recording Mixers - Doug Hemphill,
Gary Alexander and Chris Jenkins
Supervising Foley Artist - Gary A. Hecker
Music Score - Ira Newborn
Most people who grew up in the late '80s and early '90s will not forget the late clown of comedy, John Candy and all of the movies before his untimely and tragic death in 1994. A few times, Candy collaborated with the late writer, producer and director John Hughes in three films (also appearing as a cameo in Home Alone). UNCLE BUCK was the third of their collaborations and a little too perfect to be a simply enjoyable movie in its own right.
There wasn't much else that this feature could provide us with, and it hit the nail on the head by creating funny characters that are easily relatable. It is very simplistic, easy to watch and heartwarming. There were a few parts that had me laughing all over the balcony! One of the standout scenes was when Buck had several encounters with his niece's annoying boyfriend. He threatens to murder him with a hatchet and drill. Also, the funniest scene is when Buck binds him in duct tape and puts him in the boot of his car. Then, Buck releases him and shoots some golf balls at him as he's running away with nothing but his undies.
John Candy's acting was commendable and funny. He is a great comedian actor and cemented his place as a Hollywood-funny guy in this amusing feature. I'm surprised that Macaulay Culkin was at his early role before he had yet to make his big break in next year's Home Alone.
UNCLE BUCK was a simplistic and heartwarming but solid feature that nobody should deny watching. I recommend this movie to anyone in the mood for a good laugh. Also, this is a very re-watchable movie.
Star rating: (7/10) Good Movie
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