A man must overcome the elements and a pesky travel companion to make it home for Thanksgiving. This is not a barrel of laughs, but it is enjoyable because the humor evolves from the situations that arise rather than being forced. Martin and Candy are perfectly cast and work well with each other as the odd couple. Rather than letting the characters turn into caricatures for the sake of laughs, Hughes fleshes them out and makes them sympathetic. The funniest bit has Martin profanely venting at a rental car clerk, a scene that is solely responsible for the film's R rating. Sadly, both Candy and writer-director were gone too soon.
Review of Planes, Trains & Automobiles
