Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Movie REACTION!

[@torontomame]

I've watched this movie loads of times since the 80s, and have watched countless reactions. And I still have tears coming out when Del says Marie's been dead for 8 years. John Candy could make you laugh out loud and can break your heart.

[@shainewhite2781]

Still one of the funniest road trip buddy comedy films ever made

[@zmarko]

This and Midnight Run. Both amazing.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yeah, I never knew how good this movie was until I actually saw it not too long ago… classic movie

[@Jedicake]

The airport cussing scene is just.... Incredible

[@jowbloe3673]

And the only reason it was rated *R.*

[@Rickhorse1]

Not many realize it, but John Candy was one of the great actors. He can make you laugh or cry, on demand.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yep, I can’t believe that in 2024 he’ll have already been gone for 30 years 😳😱

[@nebularain3338]

I think most people realise how great he was. One of the most beloved actors of his generation.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@nebularain3338 yes, I feel sorry for the people who weren’t born yet when he was still alive… he was a National treasure. I was 7 when he passed away and at that age, I didn’t know alot about death yet. I thought that we couldn’t enjoy his movies anymore now that he was gone 😳🫤

[@madeincda]

@@nsasupporter7557 Same here. About the same age when he passed. First time I realized it was possible for actors to die mid-production and wondered how they can complete a film without them being there.

[@RobWool]

@@nsasupporter7557 He is missed.

[@ThomasThorson]

Another great Steve Martin comedy/romance is "Roxanne," his take on Cyrano de Bergerac.

[@michaelstallings5824]

one of the best movie lines "your going the wrong way!, pff,how do they know where we are going"

[@celeboria]

Lovely reaction as always Dear! John Candy was one of those rare amazing actors that didn't star in a single bad movie and was taken from us far too soon. You are going to love "The Great Outdoors" (1988).

[@JohnHill-bn5kn]

Armed and Dangerous is a classic also! John Candy in Drag LMFAO

[@jkhoover]

I don't think she's your "Dear".

[@beefsupereme]

@@jkhoover not telling you how to behave, but you should be aware that it’s common in some countries to refer to people you aren’t familiar with, male or female, as “dear”, I think out of politeness or friendliness. Similarly some people will refer to strangers as “auntie” or “uncle” as a term of endearment. Or maybe she knows this commenter personally?

[@celeboria]

@@jkhoover No. I don't know her personally. Just a greeting and form of kindness. I wish you that you are well.

[@Buzza235]

​@@jkhooverRelax, it's an expression.

[@CGFIELDS]

We all love ❤️ & miss you 😢 John Candy

[@eddiebaker40]

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is probably the gold standard of comedies with unexpected emotions. Not many movies have ever been made that can make you cry from laughter and sadness

[@bobogus7559]

15:51 Interesting thing about this comment about going back to Jamaica - nine years after making this movie, he starred as the coach of the first Jamaican bobsled team in the movie Cool Runnings (the first half of which takes place in Jamaica).

[@billherman7294]

The scene where JC says " I like me, my wife likes me". Solidifys him as a very very good actor.

[@torontomame]

The hurt on his face while he's being ranted at tears my heart out, every time. 😫

[@snootybaronet]

This film checks off so many boxes: comedy movie, holiday movie, buddy movie, road picture, feel good movie, even disaster movie! Loved your reaction, as usual...happy Turkey day!!

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yeah, I can’t believe that in 2024 he’ll have already been gone for 30 years 😱😳

[@THOMMGB]

Hi Madison, With your writing and story-telling background, I'm so glad you are watching a movie with great writing. As I'm sure you are aware, you can learn a lot from great writers and great writing. You can also learn to recognize bad writing as well, I imagine I love Planes, Trains and Automobiles. I originally saw this in the theater. "Those aren't pillows!" was the line that got the biggest laugh.

[@highstimulation2497]

that line's is just about the funniest thing EVER!

[@johnenglish1955]

🤠 One of my top 5 comedies of all time! 👍

[@namvet69-71]

great reaction, Madison...... Happy Thanksgiving......

[@bkboy2384]

John candy's best role

[@danh8804]

"at the very least, the absolute minimum, you've got a woman you love to grow old with" The way Del nods just guts you when you watch this movie again.

[@matthewcostello3530]

the guy who robbed them was the Pizza delivery guy who they didn't tip

[@drzarkov39]

I always wondered why Candy's character was trying so hard to get to Chicago. No family, no friends, nowhere to go when he got there.

[@allanrose3661]

Watch Summer Rental (1985). Another great John Candy comedy.

[@namvet69-71]

absolutely!

[@dabe1971]

The final scene has more poignancy when you know that this was scripted and filmed with Neals wife suspecting that he was having an affair and that all the escapades were just excuses to not come home whilst he saw the other woman. It's only when she says "Hello Mr Griffiths" that she realises it was all true and she had nothing to fear after all. Her performance always felt a bit 'odd' to me until you know that context. Why they decided in editing to cut the subplot I'll never know as I think there's enough jollity to be able to withstand a little pathos and I think the ending would be even better with it still intact.

[@unclebounce1495]

because that was an unnecessary and distracting subplot, and femayle paranoia like that is not worth a moment of screen time.

[@davidforestieri4784]

Yes, the lost cut of the film definitely changes the marriage dynamic from the theatrical release (just missing each other) to something more nefarious

[@jrobertlysaght]

My guess would be for time. Studios used to be so weird about running time, great things got cut all the time to meet theater scheduling.

[@lawrencewestby9229]

In case you didn't see it, there is an after credits scene. I've loved this movie ever since I first saw it many years ago. My favorite Steve Martin film is "LA Story".

[@andersgranstrom7128]

I think I have seen this movie like 14 times... Love it!🤩

[@zmarko]

Another super fun performance from Steve Martin is My Blue Heaven. Also stars the always wonderful Rick Moranis. It's a comedy based on Henry Hill's (the lead character in Goodfellas) time in witness relocation. It basically picks up where Goodfellas leaves off, but is a comedy instead of a drama. Came out literally like a month or two before Goodfellas. It's great fun.

[@darcylyons4313]

I love John Candy so much such a good kind hearted person❤

[@darrylhinko5568]

Another great thanksgiving movie is Home for the Holidays. Always love your reactions.

[@cuerpo869]

You would like John Candy in Uncle Buck (1989).

[@nsasupporter7557]

Armed and Dangerous with Eugene Levy

[@3DJapan]

I was on a train that broke down with a friend. We were like, a 5 min walk from the station, but they wouldn't let us off, as much as we begged. Took several hours to get it running again.

[@MadisonKThames]

😱

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Cool reaction as always Madison, you take care and have a great weekend sweetie 🥰🥰

[@aaronroibeard]

A perfect movie

[@sawyer33]

You weren’t wrong. 🥺 Great reaction again and have a happy thanksgiving!!

[@blastingweevil2968]

god bless john candy.. a comic genius....

[@ralflukas8469]

Have you seen "Dead men don't wear plaid" from 1982 by Carl Reiner? With Steve Martin as a PI and Rachel Ward as his client plus a huge cast of Hollywood stars from the 1940's and 1950's like Ingrid Bergman and many others. Its a crime comedy and really fun to watch. If you haven't seen it you really should put it on your list for future reactions. edit: shortened the comment a bit

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Yeah, in the preview for it they said, from the guys who brought you the Jerk. Sorry about that. That always cracked me up

[@jkhoover]

Have you ever heard the expression "Less is more"?

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

@@jkhoover yeah, more or less

[@ralflukas8469]

@@jkhoover OK, I know, you are right. Thats the typical "when-you-are-too-enthuiastic-about-something-fuck-up". I am disappointed about myself now, should have known better. *sigh*😞 edit:Just modified the original comment. Lets hope Madison hasn't read it yet and my "Fuck-up-moment" has not done any damage already.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

A great reaction, Madison. It's a magical film, full of great humour and pathos.

[@BigGator5]

"You shared a motel room with a complete stranger? Are you crazy?" "Not yet. But I'm getting there." Happy Thanksgiving! 😎 🦃 Fun Fact: After the credits, Neal's boss is still at his desk analyzing the ads, his Thanksgiving dinner sitting on his desk. New House Fact: Neal's (Steve Martin) house was also a set built from scratch, consisting of seven rooms, and taking five months to complete. It ended up costing $100,000, which angered Paramount executives, and caused turmoil on the set. Crazy Rant Fact: The Marathon Car Rental scene is exactly one minute long from the time Steve Martin starts his tirade to the time the attendant ends the scene. In that sixty seconds, the "F" word is used nineteen times. The film would've easily been rated PG or PG-13 by the MPAA, if it weren't for this one scene.

[@guitarman8462]

You notice at the airport when they first meet , John Candy is reading some story on Canada . And he's Canadian .

[@davidforestieri4784]

One of my favorite comedies....John Candy was gold and with Martin, comic perfection...side note: I think the airport scene holds a cinematic record for most f-bombs (whether in a monalogue, or scene, or some other category)..

[@scotteustice6230]

It's my favorite holiday movie. It's all about the journey, not the destination.

[@craigtalbott731]

This was a favorite of my parents and they'd catch it every time it would be broadcast on the cable service.

[@RichardinNC1]

My favorite Steve Martin movie is Roxanne, for John Candy its The Great Outdoors.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Or Uncle Buck

[@michaelm6948]

Great reaction Madison. I hope you'll react to "It's a Wonderful Life" (original B&W version) during the Holiday season...wishing you and yours a great Thanksgiving!🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

I lent this to a guy who never seen it, and he loved it so he bought it. He found the, these aren't pillows special edition. Roxanne is one I think you'd like. Peace

[@tomfrankiewicz4030]

A comedy and a tear jerker all in one

[@Niinsa62]

This is the best road trip buddy comedy ever! But Silver Streak, with Gene Wilder, and Midnight Run, with Robert DeNiro, are good too! And of course 4 Latas. And Finnish Blood Swedish Heart, that one is a documentary about a real father and a real son taking a real road trip, excellent! Lots of good music, too!

[@aatragon]

I was an unspottable extra in this movie. I was in the bus station scene where John Candy was selling the curtain rings to the girls as earrings, but I've never been able to actually see myself in the background. I understand that a LOT of the footage was cut for the movie, so that might explain it. It's a shame because it's a great movie, and I'd love to say. "There I am!"

[@Lue_Jonin]

Another outstanding coming home for the holidays comedy is "DUTCH" 1991 with Ed O'Neill ❤ 👍 🎥 Very fun and touching

[@otisroseboro5613]

I Watch This Movie Every Thanksgiving, That's My Tradition, Which Is Tomorrow,As Always Loving Seeing Your Reactions To All These Great Movie's Sweetheart, Happy Thanksgiving Everyone & R.I.P To John Hughes & John Candy, Still Miss You, Guy's

[@JC-ke7mj]

That was great! Thank you!

[@denisd3639]

Nice catch!

[@brucegame1458]

john hughes was a master he also made frris buelers day off, pretty in pink, breakfast club and loads of others also another great 80's comedy is the rockumentary this is spinal tap its really funny

[@MrGpschmidt]

The perfect Thanksgiving film and one of my fave films. DynamicDuo teaming of Martin & Candy with John Hughes' mix of heart & hilarity is a perfect comedy. So glad you saw this and enjoyed it too - Have a Happy Thanksgiving Madison! ;D xoxo

[@wackyvorlon]

John Hughes was really good at movies that are very funny, but with a serious heart to them. Him and Chris Columbus.

[@Thedesertguy75]

I absolutely love this movie. Since i was a young teen ...🎉🎉😂😂 Genuinely funny. Im convinced 5his is ehere they got the inspiration behind Tommy boy

[@tigerburn81]

Unfortunately, there was over an hour of this movie that was cut for the theatrical release. What was cut has been, mostly, lost. The missing scenes elucidate a lot on some scenes that seem confusing. For instance, the pizza guy getting stiffed for a tip comes back to rob the guys. Also, missing scenes where Neal's wife thinks he is cheating on her and Del isn't real.

[@EdwardRoberts-vd1ix]

" Train don't run outta Wichita, lessin you're a hawg or cettle. Peop's train run outta sssstrubville."

[@Stogie2112]

SPLASH - Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, John Candy, and Eugene Levy

[@victorfatalys1076]

Another great John Candy movie is Uncle Buck (1989) If you already seen this one, I'd recommend Dutch (1991) a mix, in a way, between Uncle buck and Plantes, train and Automobile, altho John Candy isn't in this one, John Hugues is also the writer.

[@morbidsnails1913]

43 no age to die, wonderful man.

[@Green-Lyon]

That rental car scene with all the F-bombs had me laughing till I couldn't breath the first time I saw this movie. 🤣

[@DavidB-2268]

Now you should watch a very underrated Thanksgiving movie, Dutch, starring Ed O'Neill.

[@timcarr6401]

I saw the movie at the theatre originally. I have watched other reactors respond to this movie. But I enjoyed your reaction very much.

[@i.m.7710]

I love the Spencer Tracey Father of the Bride!!!!!! Sooooo good!!!!!!

[@rickardroach9075]

It's _The Odd Couple_ (1968) road movie.

[@kevindobson3701]

My fav comedy ever

[@jonowhitney5515]

You were right

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hello Madison K. Thames, Steve Martin used to be a support player on the Ray Stevens television program.

[@SA-zoom1]

Miss john candy. He was a one off.

[@adz_b]

Great film, great reaction, great channel 👏🏻👏🏻👍🇬🇧

[@kevinhooper3003]

Great reaction! I miss John Candy so much. He and Steve Martin made a great pair. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@i.m.7710]

Great reaction!!!!!! I think Dell’s moving in!!!!!😅😅😂😂😂

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

" Gobble Gobble. "

[@marksullivan7766]

Always a pre Thanksgiving watch 🤠

[@FutureBoy85]

Happy Thanksgiving Madison!!! 🍗

[@3DJapan]

Fun fact: There are people who live on trains, just traveling all over because the train tickets are cheaper than rent.

[@CaddyJim]

You cut so much more out than your normal reactions. The infamous minute long 18 F-Bombs at the rental car desk is why this movie is rated R

[@andersonberry6261]

have you seen The Jerk yet?

[@nsasupporter7557]

I’m not into Steve Martin honestly, but he’s still a legend regardless and this is a classic movie. “Bringing Down the House” was also a really funny Steve Martin movie

[@ShuffleUpandDeal32]

I think he dropped more f-bombs in that one scene than all his other movies combined, lol

[@zdp85magic]

So(ul) good!

[@sherlockstreamgames]

If you haven't seen it yet, I can def. recommend Uncle Buck. Another great John Candy movie around humor and family.

[@dcmslife3772]

Definitely check out COOL RUNNINGS, also starring John Candy, if you haven't already.

[@andrewcastillo3110]

How do you edit out their hug?

[@Stogie2112]

Just to torture people who don't subscribe to the channel. 😆

[@bocephus1911]

You should really watch Steve’s earlier stand up , he was hilarious

[@alexblack9]

Thats the same home in Home alone

[@IWDTC]

Those aren't pillows!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@APerson4889-g5f]

Roger Ebert watched this every year. ☺☺

[@mikefixx7177]

Good review, just too short, many funny parts were left out.Great holiday movie.

[@beyonderbill3409]

I think John Candy would have played an amazing live action Peter Griffin.

[@bghoody5665]

Well, there's no "horses" in the title. Great reaction, Madison. I'm beginning to wonder if you've ever really been surprised by a movie or if you catch all the twists before they happen. The only time I've seen you surprised was with The Sixth Sense.

[@matthewcostello3530]

they cut about an hour from this movie, it was MUCH darker

[@gregtincher1971]

You should watch Dirty, Rotten, Scoundrels if you liked that

[@9Ballr]

I miss John Candy.

[@piperhamlin8611]

This is THE Thanksgiving movie.

[@NightFogFilms]

Great reaction. Can I recommended a very highly UNDERATED movie? PRIMAL FEAR. It was Edward Norton's breakout film.

[@James_Loveless]

Please Consider this Movie Some Kind of Wonderful It's a 1987 American romantic drama film starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Lea Thompson. It is one of several successful teen dramas written by John Hughes in the 1980s. imo: John Hughes best film

[@ShuffleUpandDeal32]

I'm also still a million bucks short of being a millionaire.

[@EVERYDAYGames00]

Love that I am aswell 😂

[@RichardJohnson-GW]

It's a fun movie. WDE

[@conureron3792]

Another good Steve Martin comedy is Parenthood.

[@tduffy5]

If you're a Steve Martin fan, and you haven't, yet, watch ROXANNE. Martin comedy and romance at it's best.

[@positivelynegative9149]

🥲👍

[@jonathanross149]

Way to put the pieces together.