- Actors: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Kevin Bacon
- Directors: John Hughes
- Writers: John Hughes
- Producers: John Hughes, Bill Brown, Michael Chinich, Neil A. Machlis
- Format: Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Paramount
- Release Date: Mar 17 2005
- Run Time: 93 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (195 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00003CXC0
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- #30 in DVD > Comedy > Comedy Directors > John Hughes
- #31 in DVD > Comedy > Comedy Stars > Steve Martin
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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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
"I haven't been home in years"
Nov 28 2002
Format:DVD
In my opinion this is John Candy's best movie. They should dedicate it to him. Steve Martin does a great job playing the cynic. It will have you crying from hysterical laughter or from tugging at your heartstrings. It starts out with "Neal" played by Steve Martin getting out of a marketing meeting late in New York during rush hour he runs to catch a cab for the airport so he can spend Thanksgiving with his family. With two days to get there you figure he should be plenty early. You aren't counting obstacles like "Del" played by John Candy. While Neal is giving money to a lawyer to buy him out of taking a cab in front of him, Del loads his trunk in it and takes off. The meetings and journey these two have after that is one for the record books. Del does everything he can to get Neal home to his family. They must take a Plane, Pickup Truck, Train, Bus, Rental Car, Semi, and the El to make it to Neal's Chicago Home with a detour to Kansas City. Neal may miss his daughters Thanksgiving Play but he will get a life lesson from Del that is priceless. This is a great one to own on DVD.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
It is ironic that the best movie that John Hughes made wasn't a teen movie,
Mar 17 2008
Format:DVD
When I think of "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" I smile. It is an absolutely wonderful movie. Yes, it is regarded as a comedy but when I think of it I think of it as more of a drama. The jokes don't get old. This is probably my favorite comedy of all time. Hughes takes the traveling nightmare genre to a whole new level. It's more a triumph in script writing than anything
For those who don't already know Planes, Trains and Automobiles is simple in its approach. Everything that can go wrong does. It's a comic routine that can be funny, but here it is a trip to hysterical. The plot is simple enough as well. Neal Page (Steve Martin) is on his way home for Thanksgiving. He's your typical businessman that works in New York and has a family he wants to see in Chicago. The only problem is everything from delayed flights to ripped up car tickets happen on the way. Only worsening matters, Del Griffith (John Candy), is along for the ride. An annoying shower curtain ring salesman, Neal can't get rid of him no matter how hard he tries.
John Candy gives the performance of his too short career as the traveling shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith. What makes Candy's performance so impressive is that while Del is an obnoxious, annoying slob, Candy shows that this is a very lonely, sweet, kind, and caring man with a great heart. This is a man who is putting his needs behind the needs of another person, a complete stranger in Neil Page. Candy creates an incredibly complex man, who the audience really gets to know and genuinely care about. They say comedies are the hardest films to get nominated for Oscars, which is true. And while "PT & A" is no Best Picture winner, it certainly in my mind has a performance not just worthy of a nomination but of an Oscar as well. It would be interesting to see how Candy's performance would be regarded if the film came out today.
The ending, whew!, it's a rough one. And again, despite all the wonderful comedy in this film, whenever I think of "PT & A" I think of the wonderful character of Del Griffith and the powerful ending. If you haven't seen this movie, rent it. I strongly recommend it as a first rate comedy that doesn't come along often. Whether it's the music capturing the perfect mood in the hilarious bedroom scene or meeting Owen, it's an earnestly frantic and tender trip through the modern transportation system.
For those who don't already know Planes, Trains and Automobiles is simple in its approach. Everything that can go wrong does. It's a comic routine that can be funny, but here it is a trip to hysterical. The plot is simple enough as well. Neal Page (Steve Martin) is on his way home for Thanksgiving. He's your typical businessman that works in New York and has a family he wants to see in Chicago. The only problem is everything from delayed flights to ripped up car tickets happen on the way. Only worsening matters, Del Griffith (John Candy), is along for the ride. An annoying shower curtain ring salesman, Neal can't get rid of him no matter how hard he tries.
John Candy gives the performance of his too short career as the traveling shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith. What makes Candy's performance so impressive is that while Del is an obnoxious, annoying slob, Candy shows that this is a very lonely, sweet, kind, and caring man with a great heart. This is a man who is putting his needs behind the needs of another person, a complete stranger in Neil Page. Candy creates an incredibly complex man, who the audience really gets to know and genuinely care about. They say comedies are the hardest films to get nominated for Oscars, which is true. And while "PT & A" is no Best Picture winner, it certainly in my mind has a performance not just worthy of a nomination but of an Oscar as well. It would be interesting to see how Candy's performance would be regarded if the film came out today.
The ending, whew!, it's a rough one. And again, despite all the wonderful comedy in this film, whenever I think of "PT & A" I think of the wonderful character of Del Griffith and the powerful ending. If you haven't seen this movie, rent it. I strongly recommend it as a first rate comedy that doesn't come along often. Whether it's the music capturing the perfect mood in the hilarious bedroom scene or meeting Owen, it's an earnestly frantic and tender trip through the modern transportation system.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Don't buy this CUT DVD!
Nov 23 2002
Format:DVD
This is a hilarious movie. Too bad the DVD is NOT complete. There's no excuse for DVD's to have scenes missing! I've bought over 100 DVD's and I only regret four. Two were Canadian and poor quality sound, one was "public domain material" and poor quality picture, and the fourth was THIS DVD! This is the first DVD I've ever bought that had scenes missing. That's the main reason I read these reviews--to be forewarned. I wish someone had warned us about this one.
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Will always be funny
I have always loved this movie, it being one of my most favourite comedies. It will be eternally funny because we can all relate to it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by travelingpam
An All Time Classic
Planes ,Trains & Automobiles is an all time comedy classic. A timeless comedy loosely based on directors personal experiences. Who better to play the two leading roles.... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Gilmour
3 1/2 stars-for this likable John Hughes flick.
Plains,Trains and Automobiles(released Nov/87)starring Steve Martin and John Candy,is one of the late John Hughe's biggest successes on the screen. Read more
Published on May 2 2010 by Robert Badgley
Awsome dvd at an awsome price with fast shipping..thanx amazon... :)
This was a very fast recieved item i had recieved it very quick and i was realy pleased.. Thank you amazon for an amazeing price on a classic film... happy new year.. :)
Published on Jan 2 2010 by Michael
insanely funny comedy (4.5/5)
basically this movie is a combination "Odd "Couple",'road trip
disaster' movie.it is insanely hysterical at times as well as very
heartwarming and touching. Read more
disaster' movie.it is insanely hysterical at times as well as very
heartwarming and touching. Read more
Published on Sep 1 2007 by falcon
The funniest movie, that's it in a nutshell!!!
We need to order another copy of this one, my husband and I have worn out the first dvd hahahahaha....This is John Candy and Steve Martin at their absolute best. Read more
Published on Oct 27 2005 by Helen
TOPS!!
Call me silly, but I am 44 and have been watching movies most of my life. This is my #1 favorite movie of all time. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by CLAY S GREGORY
That's it?
Just the film? No give-me's? No side dishes? Movie a la carte? No interviews, outtakes... nothing?
Fortunately the movie itself is a decent comedy. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2004 by Rocco Dormarunno
Great John Candy & Steve Martin Movie, but no extras
Let me start by saying that this is one of my favorite comedies of all time. I've loved this movie for years and I can watch it over and over again. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2004 by Gregory Masciola
Extremely boring
After reading several reviews here I was expecting much more --i.e., a fast paced comedy with inteligent jokes and wit. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2004 by Luis A. Jimenez
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