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Summary: Enduring Humor - Social Commentary
Review: This is one of those few movies that stays funny, no matter how many times I view it. Steve Martin plays an ad exec hurrying home for Thanksgiving. His karma becomes inextricably entertwined with John Candy's as they make there way from NYC to Chicago via KC. This duo plays well off each other, generating more laughs per mile than a truck-load of comic bumperstickers. Beyond (or beneath) the comedy, however, lies a critical look at the isolation of the American male. We laugh at the situations that Martin & Candy make acceptable, as they paper over male intimacy-phobia with humor. One of the most endearing features of this movie is the way it sucks us into a growing friendship between these two characters. Five stars for enduring humor, five stars for deep social commentary. Rated R for a few uses of the "F" word (which generate =SERIOUS= laughs)
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Summary: Congratulating Candy and Martin on the greatest comedy ever
Review: This film cannot be described, it is truly stunning from beginning to end. It is absolutely hilarious but unlike most comedies it deals, splendidly, with the feelings of the characters and isn't just one joke after another. Martin's reaction in the rental car park when his car isn't there is priceless. This is, without doubt, John Candy's funniest film by a mile and I might add that his other films are very, very funny.
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Summary: Funniest movie I've ever seen
Review: Anybody that has traveled at all will love this movie. Anything that possibly could go wrong does. We've all been there. John Candy is at his best. His facial expressions and sense of delivery are fantastic. Steve Martin as the straight guy is shear magic. The scenes driving the car are the greatest.You can relate to everything that happens to these two guys. I love it and I think anybody with a sense of humor will also.
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Summary: Need a few laughs? Watch PT&A.
Review: This DVD really deserves 5 stars for the comic content and chemistry, but unfortunately Paramount put practically no effort into the DVD format. There are virtually no extras and it is as plain vanilla as a DVD can get. In addition, it's not the complete film. For some reason Paramount decided to print a version of the film that cuts out some great scenes, even though it runs a modest 92 minutes. Truly a lousy job. This film deserved better treatment. As a John Candy fan, this is my favorite performance. Steve Martin was also very well cast as more of a straight man. The story is simple as these two polar opposite people struggle through Thanksgiving holiday travel nightmares trying to get from New York to Chicago. Neil Page (Martin) is an upper class kind of business man in advertising who just can't seem to shake Del Griffith (Candy), a ham-and-egg shower curtain ring saleman just trying to make a living. Del does the best he knows how, but of course nothing seems to go just right. After all the laughs, the last few minutes of the film is actually touching. The movie has become a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for us to watch (mute the scene at the Marathon Car Rental desk if the kids are within earshot, otherwise it's hilarious) and I still laugh everytime I watch it. Both Steve Martin and John Candy deserve more credit for this funny, funny movie. John Hughes also placed some soundtracks behind the scenes that were great. I miss John Candy and I only wish he didn't leave us so soon.
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Summary: A classic that everyone can relate to
Review: This classic has been a long awaited DVD-release of mine. Involving three of the great comedy creators of the 80's (John Candy, Steve Martin, John Hughes) it is a blast to watch from the very first moment to the last freeze frame. Anyone who has ever traveled by plane, train, bus, or rental car can relate to the complications this duo encounters. John Candy gives the performance of a lifetime - he makes you both laugh and cry in the same scene, and proves that he was not just a "comedic actor" but a first-class all-round actor. Of all the great films to which his name is attached, this one shows that it would have been a thrill to see him in a straight role. Martin also puts on a heck of a performance, and the two balance each other beautifully to make this movie a complete joy to watch over and over and over again. If you like Planes, Tranes... you might also want to watch Uncle Buck where Candy and Hughes once again team up for one of Candy's better performances.
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Summary: GOOD CHEMISTRY; GREAT COMEDY!
Review: Steve Martin is a stuffy, uptight marketing executive. John Candy is a loud-mouthed, crass, overbearing buffoon who takes a liking to him. The chemistry between these two opposites is nothing but pure COMEDY! Obstacle after obstacle stands in the way of Martin being able to make it home for the holidays: A snow storm, his money being stolen, a broken down train, you name it. And Candy is there the whole way to add to his "misery"! This is one of those "classic comedies" that you can watch over and over and over again - and NEVER grow tired of! Plus the characters are really likable, underneath it all, which separates this comedy from other, 2 dimensional "slapsticks"! Planes, Trains and automobiles is a MUST for anyone who likes collecting feel-good, laugh out loud movies. (And what's wrong with the soundtrack to this film? It fits perfectly)!
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Summary: Absolutely the Funniest Movie Ever Made
Review: This movie, is my all time favorite funny movie. I was in the video business in the mid 80's through 1994, when this movie came out. When it made it to video tape, I watched it over and over again. I mean hundreds of times. And the thing is STILL funny. I watch it on TV, and even with the edits it's still funny. You have to see it in the origional format, with the origional dialogue at least once. But no matter what you do, see it, buy it, and watch it over and over again. I Still can't help myself laughing when this is on. And I'm one of those boring nerd types that don't laugh at anything. This movie will be the best investment in laughter you will ever make.
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Summary: A 1980's Holiday Classic
Review: This film is a "must see" for Thanksgiving. John Candy and Steve Martin have perfect chemistry in this tale about one businessman's ever frustrating attempts to return home for the holidays, and a salesman's attempt to and befriend and assist him. Nonstop gags and continual comical commentary on bosses, taxis, air travel, motels, train travel, rental cars, and so on. The "You're going the wrong way" sequence is hilarious. The DVD version is about the same as the VHS version. Some listings for the DVD would lead you to believe that there are some lost scenes included in the DVD version. Indeed, the televised version includes additional scenes including an airline meal sequence. The DVD movie does not contain any trailers, coming attractions, extra footage, or special features. Still, in wide-screen, it's a pleasure to watch this holiday classic.
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Summary: John Candy's Best!!
Review: This is one of the funniest movies of all time!! The combination of Steve Martin and the late great John Candy(which are in my opinion two of the greatest comedians) is one of the best combinations of actors in a movie ever. There is not much else to say about "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" except that it is one of the greatest comedies ever!!!
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Summary: As good as I remember it...
Review: After purchasing one of the worst movie transfers of all time on VHS, I was dying for the DVD version of this movie to come out. The video quality is excellent, the sound quality is good (as good as a non-action movie can be on DVD :-) The movie is one of John Candy's classics. This is one movie I will watch over and over and still find funny. I would have given this movie a perfect rating if there was a trailer and some extras.
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