Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)


"Planes, Trains and Automobiles" was released in 1987 and was directed by John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off). The film is about Neal Page as he attempts to get home to Chicago for thanksgiving with his family. But he's traveling with Del Griffith, the shower ring salesman and obnoxious fool who does nothing but rub Neal the wrong way. This is one of the greatest comedy films ever made. 


The storyline is simple and has been done before and is still being done today (e.g. Due Date). The true highlight of the film are the characters. Uptight Neal Page, played by the always funny Steve Martin, and the lovable fool Del Griffith, Played by the hilarious John Candy. To me, this is John Candy's most memorable role. He just lives the part and everything he does is hysterical. 

I don't need to say too much about this film because it speaks for itself. Yes, it is super funny but also has a heart to it. And yes, it's got that 80's movie feel to it that we all love. My favorite scene is when Steve Martin is trying to rent a second car. It's amazing! "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"is a comedy classic and you should go see it right now! Enjoy and let me know what you think.


Here's the IMDB page:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/
Here's the trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNWx7_tZRcI

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