Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Comedy • R • 1987 • 1 hr 32 min
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Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker
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While frustrating at times, which is probably the point, it has a few good laughs and has a heartwarming ending
Steve Martin and John Candy make for the perfect road trip duo in this fantastic hijinks comedy movie with a surprisingly touching finale.
Great movie. Characters were terrific and the story was funny. It still holds up. Not quite a family movie, but still felt like it. Classic.
This is a really good story. Odd couple kind of movie. A lot of zany humor. Gets pretty sad at the end.
I really appreciate John Candy’s style. Well done
I love a good comedy and this is one of the best!
A timeless comedy that delivers a touching message about the struggles and unexpected kindnesses that can come with the holiday season.
More pathos and pain than laughs, but it is funny. You feel Steve Martin’s anguish. John Candy is lovable. Great comedy.
For being as iconic as it is, I found it kinda forgettable. The two leads are comedy legends and elevate this from meh to worth trying.
Just a great “guy” movie about friendship and also a hilarious travel film. Classic.
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