Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (8.0/10)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is the kind of comedy that just works when you want something easy and comforting. It’s not trying to be anything groundbreaking, but it absolutely hits the spot. The performances from Steve Martin and John Candy carry the film. Their chemistry drives the entire experience, even when some of the acting leans a bit cheesy. That charm, though, is part of what makes it enjoyable, it never takes itself too seriously. In the end, it’s an easy, comfortable watch, the kind of movie you can throw on anytime and enjoy without thinking too much about it. Not a standout, but definitely a good time. "Easily excitable Neal Page (Steve Martin) is somewhat of a control freak. Trying to get home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his wife (Laila Robins) and kids, his flight is rerouted to a distant city in Kansas because of a freak snowstorm, and his sanity begins to fray. Worse yet, he is forced to bunk up with talkative Del Griffith (John Candy), whom he finds extremely annoying. Together they must overcome the insanity of holiday travel to reach their intended destination."