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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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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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Amazon have their review wrong in my opinion.
This classic piece of cinematic work charts more than just a disastrous journey across a snow-bound North America by two hopelessly mismatched travellors. The comedy comes thick and fast between on one hand an up-tight high-flying advertising executive, Martin and on the other a big-mouthed but big-hearted slob of a man, Candy.
Martin is at the pinnacle of his profession and has all the rewards that go with it, a lovely wife, healthy kids, a luxory home and a very nice watch. He is used to getting what he wants when he wants it.
Candy scrapes by as a shower curtain-ring salesman because his customers like him. His rewards are hinted at by the fact that he doesn't have a very nice watch.
The real journey, I hinted at, is where Martin eventually discovers enough humility to take a serious look at someone a lot less fortunate than himself and learns that "by the grace of God, goes he".
All the crazy comic situations that the hapless pair fall into during their challenging journey come to focus sharpened by a good helping of pathos in the final five minutes.
I regularly watch this film for a good laugh and the feel-good factor.
If you have seen this movie and agree with Amazon, then, "EX--CUSE--MEEEeee". If you haven't, then please make up your own mind.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Some John Hughes comedies are a bit lightweight, a bit frothy, a bit kiddy-friendly. They might make you smile, but they won't necessarily make you laugh out loud. This one's different. There are some real classic moments in it. The bit where Neal and Del wake up in bed together next morning ("Those aren't pillows!"). The bit where they are sharing the back of a truck with an alsatian dog, and it is so cold that their mouths have frozen in a permanent grin - including the dog. The bit where Neal is asleep in the car, and Del is singing/dancing/playing along to Mess Around on the radio instead of concentrating on driving. The bit where the traffic cop stops them, and Del tells him that even though his speedometer, his temperature and fuel gauge and all other instruments are knackered, his radio is as clear as a bell. And the bit where Neal vents his anger on the receptionist at the airport car rental place.
The last ten minutes of the movie, where Neal eventually gets home to his family, and we find out the truth about Del's wife (which the story has been leading up to all the way through), is really emotional. Much more emotional than you would expect from a John Hughes comedy anyway.
I love this film. I can watch it over and over again and not get tired of it. There's not many comedies where that is true - Spinal Tap, Life of Brian and Office Space are probably the only others. Del's witticisms (or lack of) get on Neal's nerves so much, that we laugh along with them, not because they are funny, but because they are so unfunny.
John Candy was a great comic talent who is sadly missed - some cruel people might say the same about Steve Martin after the crap stuff that he has done recently. This was made when both of them were at their peak.
The last ten minutes of the movie, where Neal eventually gets home to his family, and we find out the truth about Del's wife (which the story has been leading up to all the way through), is really emotional. Much more emotional than you would expect from a John Hughes comedy anyway.
I love this film. I can watch it over and over again and not get tired of it. There's not many comedies where that is true - Spinal Tap, Life of Brian and Office Space are probably the only others. Del's witticisms (or lack of) get on Neal's nerves so much, that we laugh along with them, not because they are funny, but because they are so unfunny.
John Candy was a great comic talent who is sadly missed - some cruel people might say the same about Steve Martin after the crap stuff that he has done recently. This was made when both of them were at their peak.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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If you were on a desert island with 2hrs battery life in your portable DVD player, this is the only film you would ever want to watch.
Hilarious, magical, briliently written and acted, you can watch it a thousand times and never get tired of it.
It has to be on everyone's shelf. No excuses.
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a truely funny movie....
this is a classic comedy .. deffo the best hughes bros movie .. if you want a good funny road movie then this is the 1 to watch.. Read more
Published 22 days ago by dave 38 internet user
frustrating comedy
I'll offer a more critical eye to this film.
I was never really been into slapstick humour but I thought I would give this a go as so many people seem to like it. Read more
I was never really been into slapstick humour but I thought I would give this a go as so many people seem to like it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ruff! come here boy
Classic film
Which idiot wrote the Amazon review ?? This is one of the best comedies of all time !!!
A film that can be watched over and over again.
A film that can be watched over and over again.
Published 6 months ago by Mr. P. Kelly
GREAT FAMILY MOVIE
Great 80's movie with great sound track.
John Candy and Steve Martin perfectly cast in these rolls and the film has it all. Read more
John Candy and Steve Martin perfectly cast in these rolls and the film has it all. Read more
Published 11 months ago by NIN33
Very funny film.
In my opinion Steve Martin's funniest film. Big John Candy plays the shower ring salesman and travel companion from hell who teams up with Steve Martin in order to get back home... Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Swingler
John Candy is Fantastic
As one of my favourite films when i was younger c.9 you would expect this film would have gotten worse as i and it aged, it didnt. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ekb
One of the funniest films in the world!
Quite simply one of the most entertaining films ever made. I could never tire of watching this film. I love it to bits and laugh my head off every time I watch it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. McElhinney
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Extremely funny movie which is actually quite true to life. It was recommended to me (by many friends) at Christmas when it took me 6 days to get to my destination in the States -... Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Lonsdale
A very funny 80's comedy
Steve Martin & John Candy are great in this film.Both men just bounce off each other & there is great chemistry on screen with both actors. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gerry D
Excellent
When comedy films were actually funny - not usually a fan of Steve Martin but this film he is top marks - along side John Candy who has/was always been good in my opinion -... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. Paul J. Kenney
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