Too much of everything

One of my all time favorites.

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles has become a cult classic and it is easy to see why- featuring great performances by the ever-dependable Steve Martin and the tragically departed John Candy. This on the road adventure film is funny, poignant and entertaining all at once. Show me one person who wouldn't tear up at the last scene. John Hughes was a legendary filmmaker, and this is one of his finest.

I don't know how to describe the love I have for this movie. It's a rare film that I think we could collectively as a society call a 'perfect comedy' It doesn't matter what your age is, you will be on the floor literally laughing until your stomach hurts.John Candy was one of the great treasures of the past and him paired with Steve Martin is just too perfect for words. It's a film I revisit every year and I sincerely recommend you do the same.

​'PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES' - 1987Directed by John HughesStarring Steve Martin AND John CandyPlot Overview: ​Desperate to get home for Thanksgiving, Neal Page(Steve Martin) enlists the help of a friend he met at an airport, Del Griffith(John Candy) to transport him home, using whatever means necessary!American or not, I can understand the appeal for this movie. It's fun, it's quirky, it's got a simple structure and it's got two lovable characters. I didn't know what to expect from this movie but I will say it pleasantly surprised me. It's fun, it's warm and it's uplifting, and what more can you want from a holiday movie? Even if I don't celebrate that holiday.The story for this movie is deceptively simple. On the surface it's just a two guys trying to get home but if you look closer, it's a story of friendship, and acceptance and responsibility. The surface level simplicity of this movie is part of why it is so effective. I love the way Hughes handles the fear that every single human alive has about being sat next to someone they cannot stand on some form of transport. The poetic way of handling that and making you look on the bright side of it is genuinely incredible. And then there is the ending. I won't spoil what happens but needless to say I really enjoyed it. The film's primary strength is easily the performances and chemistry from our two leads: Steve Martin and John Candy. Both men are powerhouses in the fields of comedy and both men do fantastic jobs in each of their respective roles. Neal Page(Steve Martin)'s character arc was 100% authentic and I really liked it. We see his character evolve over the course of the movie and I really liked it. Del(John Candy) doesn't really have an arc perse but I still really liked his character and thought he was a fun addition to the cast.If I was to same one main flaw with the movie, it'd be the rough middle. Not gonna lie, I was bored for a fair amount of this movie, primarily the middle portion. Not that it was aggressively bad, it just didn't entertain me in the slightest and I was honestly willing for it to come to an end.Aside from this one but pretty daunting flaw, I definitely had fun with this movie and I do recommend that you see it. It's got some good jokes, a deceptively good story and some really fun characters. It won't enlighten you but it will certainly entertain you and warm you up. I'll rate Planes, Trains and Autombiles 7 '******* CARS!' out of 10!

Sincerely rare times l enjoy Steve Martin,But l always love John Candy in particular way in this movie,your character is amazing funny in all situation making the life of Martin a hell,apart the scene on car where is trapped in the belts the rest is fantastic......in the end the great surprise of the movie where martin realize that Candy have no home A Priceless moment!!!John Candy you are in my heart!!! Looking today Sandler,Stiller comparing with Candy is hurt the knee!!!