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I miss John Candy.
Have I said that before? Of course I have. He was an incredible performer and he had depths that were only hinted at.
Anyway, Planes, Trains & Automobiles is a holiday flick, American Thanksgiving to be specific, and tells the story of Neal Page, played by a perfect Steve Martin, an ad executive trying to get home for the holidays and getting stopped at every turn by random chance and, sometimes, Del Griffith (the brilliant John Candy), a shower curtain salesman.
What's Good:
What's not good? Seriously. This is a fun, mildly angry comedy.
Steve Martin does smarmy better than anybody.
John Candy is loud and obnoxiously fun-loving but adds depth that is incredible. There is a moment in this film where Candy breaks my heart. I tear up every time.
What's not so good:
It feels a little long sometimes.