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Summary: You'll be doin' the Mess Around 'cause THOSE AREN'T PILLOWS!
Review: A stellar performance from Steve Martin and the late, great John Candy.I don't know where that guys doing the Editorial Reviews are coming from, this movie is great! Steve Martin is stuffy ad executive Neil "I can take anything" Page and John Candy is the bungling but warm-hearted shower-curtain-ring guy (I know what you mean), Del "Extra set of fingers" Griffith. We follow this mismatched pair half way across the States and back again as they encounter one crisis after another. As the title says, our heros travel whatever way they can to get to Chicago- from planes to trains to cars. One of the funniest scenes is when after Del gets his coat caught behind the driver's seat, panics and sends the car on a tailspin causing him to go the wrong way down the Interstate. We see their car get caught between two semis. During the squeeze, Neil looks and sees Del as the Devil, complete with pitchfork and horns. In all, this movie is great! You will not be disappointed, that I can promise you because it's "filled with helium, which makes it 10% lighter."
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Summary: A must for John Candy fans
Review: This is definitely the best movie John Candy ever did. If you havent seen this movie yet, buy it, because you'll want to watch it over and over again. I've seen it at least 30 times, and I still laugh every time I hear the sound of the rental car bursting into flames.
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Summary: My favorite comedy
Review: I can't believe the comments in the Editorial Review. "Given the presence of both Steve Martin and John Candy, one would expect this John Hughes comedy to be much, much funnier than it is." I have to ask, how could a comedy be funnier? I have viewed this film almost 20 times with different menbers of my family & friends and it never fails to send everyone into hysterics. I've had friends laughing so hard that they were brought to their hand and knees on the living room floor! I have passed the tape around at work and have never heard anyone say that it was less than a great movie. Don't believe the so called "expert" comments the Editorial Review. This film is priceless and only gets better upon the second and third viewing! I can't wait for the DVD.
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Summary: An absolute classic
Review: At home, watching this movie is more of a Thanksgiving tradition than turkey and stuffing. Candy and Martin are outstanding in this film. I must have seen in at least a dozen times, and I find new subtleties every time I watch it. It's got a perfect blend of slapstick and wit, and a fairly cheesy "buddy" plot that holds it all together. You must get this movie... I can't wait for the DVD release!
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Summary: "Experts" Don't Know Diddly About Comedy
Review: Amazingly, the American Film Institute just released its top 100 comedies of all time and P,T,and A isn't even on the list! So the "experts" can simply pound sand. They must not know the meaning of true Comedy. This is a fabulous film that is sure to evoke belly laughs, big smiles and also a few tears. My favorite scene, and it's terribly tough to name just one, is Martin's late night finding of the 'towel shortage' in the hotel bathroom. John Candy at his very best, showing high comedy but also a reflective side. My mom passed away in 1991 and this had also been her very favorite film. She would watch it while enduring painful cancer treatments. I watched it with my young kids shortly after she died and we laughed and cried ourselves silly. P,T,and A's is still the very best medicine for whatever sadness ails you. The heck with those so-called experts ! American Film Institute, recheck your top 100 list, you left out the funniest film of all time !
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Summary: PTA 4 EVER !
Review: If you have never seen this movie then you are missing one of the greatest comedies of all time. I have seen this film over 30 times and I still laugh at all of the hilarious scenes. I am hoping this film will be released on DVD soon because i know i will be one of the first to buy this classic film
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Summary: GREATEST FEEL GOOD MOVIE EVER!
Review: Will this ever be released onto DVD, I really do hope so, apparently John Hughes let Steve Martin and John Candy just ad-lib there way through most of the scenes and the actual movie was 4 hrs long, this would be a great directors cut... Please John Hughes if you are reading this...release this version! I am 26 years old, live in England and when I first saw this movie way back in 1987 I was 13 and I love it still as much as I did back then. Infact everytime I see it I still react the same, laugh, cry, and I always seem to think more clearly after watching it. I am desperately trying to suceed as a screenwriter, if I only had what John Hughes had making this film the 'land mark in feelgood movies' and 'a massive following of worshipers' I would be a very happy, happy chappy! The best John Candy film ever and the best partnership ever...LONG LIVE THIS MOVIE and LONG LIVE THE LATE GREAT MR CANDY WHO IS SO DEARLY MISSED BY EVERYONE ON THIS EARTH CHEERS!
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Summary: One Of The Best Comedies I've Seen
Review: Steve Martin just wants to get home in time for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately),along the way he meets John Candy, a trying yet good-hearted sort. Together, they encounter/create numerous disasters & crises. And no matter how hard Martin tries, he just can't help but like the guy. In a surprise ending, Candy reveals something that makes Martin appreciate the holiday all the more. A perfect pairing of two great comic actors, with lots of memorable scenes & one-liners. I never get tired of watching it.
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Summary: My Favourite Comedy
Review: This is by far the best comedy I ever seen. Candy is awesome in this movie - his best performance. The scene where Neal(Steve Martin) sits on a train at the end reflects on the events of what happened to him since meeting Del(John Candy)nearly made me cry (yes I am a guy) and makes me sad with the knowledge that John Candy has in real life has passed away. Candy's role of the 'nice guy doing it tough' is memorable and if you are looking for a film with warmth and clean jokes then I think this is a film you should watch. Steve Martin fans should also be happy with this film..I hope you find this helpful
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Summary: I can't wait to see what happens next!
Review: An absolute must see! It is the funniest movie I have ever seen. The back and forth slapstick one-liners between Martin and Candy are hilarious. I don't know about Leonard Maltin, but the soundtrack only adds to the humor, especially when Candy sings "Mess Around." Anybody who likes a good comedy will die laughing after seeing this. You will need a new pair of pants after watching it. I recommend it without hesitation.
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