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 A friend recommended this movie to me. I never heard of it before. So I rented it at the video store. Wasn't sure if I would like it or not. But, I could not stop laughing. I Loved it, from the 1st second of it to the last. It was so funny! I could not get some of those lines out of my head. Every time I think about them; I laugh. Candy and Martin are perfect for this movie. I have watched lots of John Candy movies, And this is definatly his best. A Very Funny movie.
For anybody that's had a mishap or two while travelling, this film is essential viewing; I'm no huge Steve Martin fan either, but he does a fantastic job as the straight (stiff) man, and his reactions are spot on. Candy's got second billing, but don't let that fool you. This film touches you on many levels while at the same time remaining very much a pure comedy for all ages (aside from the occasional profanity). I think it might have been even more effective (and popular) as a 'Christmas' film instead of 'Thanksgiving', but it's terrific anyway.
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Where has John Hughes gone?. He always did nice, little movies like this in the eighties, and now he's disappeared. Anyways, this is another classic Hughes tale. It's a great holiday film to be watched every year. Steve Martin stars as a businessman who is trying to get out of New York City to get home in time for Thanksgiving. On his trip home, he meets up with an annoying schlub, played by the very missed John Candy. Needless to say, the trip back home goes horribly wrong and it's these two guys who keep getting hooked back up with each other. Steve can't seem to get rid of him!. At first, Candy's character seems to be obnoxious. As the trip goes on, we see that there's more to him, and that he's just a normal human being like the rest of us. Martin gives one dandy of a comedic performance here. His uptight businessman is pure perfection. His obscenity laced rant at the car rental desk in the airport is a priceless gut buster. A gem. Same goes to Candy. Is there anybody else who can play a sweet, loveable oaf like him?. No, there is not. Like every other John Hughes film, the ending is nice and warm. It's a nice little movie that is slowly getting more recognition. I think it deserves it.
