The 80s - Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Marilyn_19032002 · 04-16-2006, 02:20 PM

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Martin .... Neal Page
John Candy .... Del Griffith
Laila Robins .... Susan Page
Michael McKean .... State trooper
Kevin Bacon .... Taxi racer
Dylan Baker .... Owen
Carol Bruce .... Joy Page
Olivia Burnette .... Marti Page
Diana Douglas .... Peg
Martin Ferrero .... Second motel clerk
Larry Hankin .... Doobie
Richard Herd .... Walt
Susan Kellerman .... Waitress
Matthew Lawrence .... Little Neal Page
Edie McClurg .... Car rental agent

MalloryKeaton · 07-08-2007, 10:58 PM

I've seen that movie so many times. it's hilarious.

Marki · 06-23-2008, 08:01 PM

finally saw this on dvd for sale..just waiting for the price to drop on it. But ive always wanted to see it it looks really funy and i mean with the two people in it you would think it would be. Has anyone seen it what is it about?

Barrybgb · 08-22-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Marki (View Post)

finally saw this on dvd for sale..just waiting for the price to drop on it. But ive always wanted to see it it looks really funy and i mean with the two people in it you would think it would be. Has anyone seen it what is it about?

It's a road trip comedy from the genius that is John Hughes. Steve Martin plays a guy who is trying to get back home for Thanksgiving. Along the way, he runs into John Candy, and the usual bad luck, chaos in just trying to get home.

I didn't really think much of this one at first, but I have grown to love it over the years. It's a real good movie that is vastly underrated and unfairly maligned by a lot of critics. No, it's not a great movie, but it's funny, has it's moments, and the two stars really shine. The ending is just touching and heart warming. John Hughes/Chicago/Holidays = good times in my opinion. Lol.

My favorite part is when Neal(Martin)goes to rent a car and he is fed up!!. The profanity lace tirade he goes on on the poor car rental lady is priceless.

Marki · 08-24-2008, 02:14 PM

oo it does sound like alot of comedy

Barrybgb · 08-25-2008, 10:30 AM

There is a lot of comedy, but it's also very heartfelt and kind of serious in places.

I guess the most famous scene from the movie is when they both wake up holding each other in bed and they realize that Candy's hand isn't where it should be!. Lol.

Barrybgb · 07-10-2009, 08:48 AM

I still love this movie. The best adult John Hughes movie?.

Steve Martin's rant at the car rental place is just gold!.

Barrybgb · 07-30-2009, 02:14 PM

A new special edition DVD is on the way on October 20th!!.

"Planes, Trains & Automobiles : Those Aren't Pillows! Edition"

3 featurettes :

"Getting There Is Half The Fun : The Making of PT&A"
"John Hughes For Adults"
"John Candy"

and Deleted Scenes

A MUST!!!

Marki · 08-06-2009, 05:19 PM

oo im gonna look out for that it should be easier to find now that its a new special edition. Good to see it has some extras.

Barrybgb · 08-06-2009, 05:26 PM

I've learned that the deleted scene is just 1 scene. What a bummer. I've heard from Hughes himself that there is a 3 hour cut of the film. Would love to see that!.

Barrybgb · 08-30-2009, 05:15 PM

One of the more famous scenes of the movie :

YouTube - Those aren't pillows.

I would love to link my favorite part, Steve Martin's tirade at the car rental, but there is language and I don't know if that's permitted here. Lol.

Barrybgb · 11-02-2009, 10:31 AM

It's November, and this is the only Thanksgiving movie I can think of!. Lol.

**Melis** · 11-05-2009, 05:13 PM

I don't remember it much.

Barrybgb · 11-06-2009, 09:44 AM

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I don't remember it much.

Oh gosh, this is one to get. Classic comedy, but with real heart and emotion as well. I think this is John Hughes' best "Adult" film.