There aren't a lot of Thanksgiving movies, but this is definitely the best!

​'PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES' - 1987Directed by John HughesStarring Steve Martin AND John CandyPlot Overview: ​Desperate to get home for Thanksgiving, Neal Page(Steve Martin) enlists the help of a friend he met at an airport, Del Griffith(John Candy) to transport him home, using whatever means necessary!American or not, I can understand the appeal for this movie. It's fun, it's quirky, it's got a simple structure and it's got two lovable characters. I didn't know what to expect from this movie but I will say it pleasantly surprised me. It's fun, it's warm and it's uplifting, and what more can you want from a holiday movie? Even if I don't celebrate that holiday.The story for this movie is deceptively simple. On the surface it's just a two guys trying to get home but if you look closer, it's a story of friendship, and acceptance and responsibility. The surface level simplicity of this movie is part of why it is so effective. I love the way Hughes handles the fear that every single human alive has about being sat next to someone they cannot stand on some form of transport. The poetic way of handling that and making you look on the bright side of it is genuinely incredible. And then there is the ending. I won't spoil what happens but needless to say I really enjoyed it. The film's primary strength is easily the performances and chemistry from our two leads: Steve Martin and John Candy. Both men are powerhouses in the fields of comedy and both men do fantastic jobs in each of their respective roles. Neal Page(Steve Martin)'s character arc was 100% authentic and I really liked it. We see his character evolve over the course of the movie and I really liked it. Del(John Candy) doesn't really have an arc perse but I still really liked his character and thought he was a fun addition to the cast.If I was to same one main flaw with the movie, it'd be the rough middle. Not gonna lie, I was bored for a fair amount of this movie, primarily the middle portion. Not that it was aggressively bad, it just didn't entertain me in the slightest and I was honestly willing for it to come to an end.Aside from this one but pretty daunting flaw, I definitely had fun with this movie and I do recommend that you see it. It's got some good jokes, a deceptively good story and some really fun characters. It won't enlighten you but it will certainly entertain you and warm you up. I'll rate Planes, Trains and Autombiles 7 '******* CARS!' out of 10!

A Relief from the "Raunchy Comedy" Explosion that Permeated the Genre and Developed a Huge Fan-Base and Endless Entries during the Era, this Extremely Popular Movie Entertains with a Fast Pace and Two Endearing Talents, Steve Martin and John Candy.The Film is a Smooth Road Trip Adventure with the Adjective "Heartwarming" Attached Routinely from Fans and Critics.It is a Funny, Non-Threatening, Piece of Fluff that has an Easy Time Entering the Consciousness of the Audience and makes it a Congenial Ride-Along and Rewards with its Uncomplicated Scenario and Sharply Defined, if Elementary, Personas of the Characters.The Humor Results from the Dialog, mostly, and the Visuals are more Slow-Burn Expressionistic than Slapstick. The Director takes His Time setting up the Situations and then uses Martin and Candy to Punctuate the Proceedings with Their Individualistic Charm.Routinely Stopping the Film for Tugs at the Heart, with a Tear-Jerk of an Ending, the Movie Finds a Nice Tone that Separates it from the Routine. Highly Enjoyable Family Fun where All Ages can Find a Handle of Humor for Their Liking.Overrated, but Undeniably Infectious. The Underselling and Restraint Works Wonders for this Fan Favorite and it seems that only Nit-Pickers can Find Fault

How sad that we lost John Candy so young. He was one of those comedians who had a gentle nature but could be hilarious. He never had to resort to cheap laughs but relied on physical comedy. Steve Martin is without a doubt one of the funniest people to walk this earth, but he is also one of our best actors, and I mean best. He is creative in his acting and wears his heart on his sleeve. He is also, of course, a fine musician. These two guys pair up in this movie. We cringe all the way through because short of getting them killed, they are assaulted at every turn with the worst luck we can imagine. What ensues, despite Candy's character being responsible for most of the misery, is a real love story. It will make you think of why we fragile humans need each other because the world isn't a kind place for many. See this if you have a chance.