PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (Theatrical release USA 1987)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì

Planes, Trains and Automobiles—skillfully woven story—delivers sweetness, comedy, and a good life lesson all at once with finesse. The movie pairs John Candy and Steve Martin to deliver a more than good piece of entertainment. Don’t miss it. It’s classic holiday fare that has high re-watchability. Look for Kevin Bacon in the film. Great work for Director John Hughes.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A man uses every method available to get home by Thanksgiving.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director John Hughes for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Neil A. Machlis and Michael Chinich for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Neal Page (Steve Martin), Del Griffith (John Candy), Susan Page (Laila Robins), State Trooper (Michael McKean), Taxi Racer Kevin Bacon), Owen (Dylan Baker), Joy (Carol Bruce), Marti (Olivia Burnette), Peg (Diana Douglas), and Second Motel Clerk (Martin Ferrero).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is a classic film. Great work for all involved.

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Ben Meyers