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Marilyn_19032002 04-16-2006 02:20 PM

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
 
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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 (Post 24030427)
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 :D

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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Originally Posted by Melis (Post 41003817)
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. :)

Barrybgb 11-09-2010 09:49 AM

Can't wait to pull this one out. It's the only Thanksgiving movie I know of. Not that it focuses heavily on Thanksgiving, but it takes place during the time. So good!


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