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    Planes, Trains and Automobiles

    Planes, Trains and Automobiles
    Director: John Hughes
    Actors: Steve Martin, John Candy, Olivia Burnette, Kevin Bacon, Diana Castle
    Studio: Paramount
    Category: DVD

    List Price: $12.98
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    Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 273 reviews
    Sales Rank: 2192

    Format: Dolby, Widescreen, Ntsc
    Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
    Rating: R (Restricted)
    Region: 1
    Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
    Number Of Discs: 1
    Running Time: 93 Minutes
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
    Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6

    MPN: PARD320364D
    ISBN: 0792167058
    UPC: 097363203643
    EAN: 9780792167068
    ASIN: B00003CXC0

    Theatrical Release Date: 1987
    Release Date: November 21, 2000
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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    Product Description
    AN AD EXEC AND A SHOWER-CURTAIN-RING SALESMAN BECOME CO-TRAVELERS ON THE WAY TO THANKSGIVING IN CHICAGO.

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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


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    5 out of 5 stars Hey you out there, ever here of the willing suspension of disbelief?   June 26, 2009
    Carl Stewart (western Massachusetts)
    I've only seen this movie in a movie theater so am not knowledgeable about the qualities of the DVD that is marketed by Paramount.

    So let's put aside criticisms of the DVD production and talk about the movie.

    I first watched this movie when I was in my 40s. At a much later time I watched it with my teenage son. I then watched it again and after 3 viewings it is still a wonderful entertainment.

    But it is more than that. John Candy was, as usual, brilliant. There have been very few screen actors since Groucho Marx, Charlie Chaplin, and Buster Keaton, who had Candy's natural comedic gifts. And Steve Matin was pretty wonderful also.

    However, the movie is more than a slapstick (in the best sense of the word)comedy; there is genuine pathos in this film and Candy's portrayal of a man desperately searching for a real human connection is extremely moving. Those of you who were disappointed in your first viewing, see it again and see if you can keep your eyes dry when Martin arrives home for Thanksgiving dinner.



    4 out of 5 stars Classic Comedy   June 10, 2009
    Khaled Altaher (Riyadh, NA Saudi Arabia)
    Steve Martin, took a plane to return to his family in Chicago for thanksgiving. He meets John Candy on the plane and can't stand him from the first second he saw him. His flight does not land in Chicago and they land somewhere else instead. Steve and John try to find other means of reaching Chicago together, and they have the weirdest and funniest experience of their lives.

    The jokes are typical 90s kinda jokes, quite funny though.



    5 out of 5 stars How To Drive Someone Crazy   April 10, 2009
    Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
    Steve Martin and John Candy do a wonderful job playing off each other in this memorable comedy. I say "memorable" because everyone I know who has seen this film vividly remember this movie and their favorite scenes.

    Martin and Candy are stuck without plane rides home and wind up trying all modes of transportation to reach their destination. Both run into unbelievable obstacles, most of them the fault of Candy, who drives Martin almost insane. Candy was the funnier of the two in this story but both comedians were at the top of their game here. Too bad there was so much profanity for a film that could have been enjoyed by everyone in the family. Yet, some it is understandable, especially with Martin's character. Candy's character would have made anyone swear! And.....Martin's profane tirade with the rental car woman at the airport is hilarious.

    In addition to the wacky story, I enjoyed the soundtrack. National critics didn't like it, but I found the sudden bursts of rock 'n roll interesting and it added to the enjoyment of watching this almost-modern day classic.



    5 out of 5 stars "You're like one of those Chatty Cathy dolls except I'm not pulling the string, BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!".   February 27, 2009
    Puzzle box (Kuwait)
    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    This is one of my favorite movies of all time and I never get tired of watching it. It is a brilliant observation about two very different characters from different backgrounds who are brought together against their will. I love watching there relationship unfold from loathing each other into becoming firm friends. Along the way there are some very funny moments with both Steve Martin and John Candy, who are at their finest. They provide loads of hilarious situations, from driving down the freeway in the wrong direction, getting robbed, stealing taxi's and sharing a bed to name a few "those aren't pillows!". Martin plays the straight man in this film, where as Candy plays the likable but annoying shower curtain ring salesman. They meet each other when Del (Candy) steals Neal's (Martin) cab. Both men decide to make their way home together before thanksgiving when bad weather shuts down the airports, the journey home is full of many laugh out load mishaps. From the start of the film you know it's going to be fun ride. Brilliant comedy that also has a heart warming finale, if you haven't seen this film yet then what are you waiting for GET THIS NOW!!!.


    5 out of 5 stars One of my favorite comedies!   February 25, 2009
    Ronald Belton
    Steve Martin playes a businessman trying to get home for Thanksgiving, John Candy is along for the ride. You guessed it everything that can go wrong does. Martin and Candy are in top form, this is the greatest performance of their careers.


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