VHS : Planes, Trains & Automobiles
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Editorial Review:
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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. Certainly it's not for lack of effort on the part of its stars. Martin is an uptight businessman trying to get home from New York for the holidays. But one thing after another gets in his way--most of it having to do with Candy, a boorish but well-meaning boob who takes a liking to him. Together they travel all over the map; no matter how hard Martin tries to shake him, he can't. But Hughes's writing is never as sharp as it should be and this film winds up being only intermittently humorous. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A timeless classic, worth owning and viewing at least once a year
I have always enjoyed this film, and make it a point to watch it at least once a year, usually around the holidays. It's not a family film, so it is definitely not something you'll want to watch with small children present. The theatrical version contains some language which might be objectionable to viewers of any age.
The story itself is very basic -- there's nothing complex to remember. It's simply a story of a man trying to get home in time for Thanksgiving dinner, only to have every ... Read More
Rating: - Amazing!
It was a great price for the movie. It is in great quality and it came so quickly!
Rating: - Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Can't go wrong with a Steve Martin and John Candy team. This is one of my favorite John Candy movies.
Quality of DVD was very good; no scratches, hesitations in play. DVD case in great condition.
Rating: - Cute holiday fare and plenty of laughs
Okay, it doesn't matter when you watch this; it's still funny. You might like it better, though, around Thanksgiving. Steve Martin and John Candy play unlikely fellow travelers when a series of mishaps force them together via various modes of transportation, hence the title.
I could have lived without the cheesy synth music at a few points during the film, but other than that, it is humorous and filled with one disaster after another.
Be forewarned that there are several uses of the F ... Read More
Rating: - Doin' The Mess Around!
For my money it just doesn't get any funnier than watching John Candy play the piano on the dashboard as he flies down the highway. What a great scene from a great comedy. Steve Martin and John Candy are perfect together... one is a serious business minded family man (Martin) and the other is a fun loving everyday man who lives his life on the road (Candy). Circumstances happen to put these two together as they try to make it back home for Thanksgiving after being snowed in. I'm sure you all know the ... Read More
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