Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) by Nicole D — 03 Jan 2011

Martin & Candy are equally hilarious in this 80's classic. What a surprise ending, loved it!

This review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) was written by Nicole D on 03 Jan 2011.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles has generally received very positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By Chris C (2,693) on 17 Nov 2017

Comedy classic that ranks as one of the finest ever made but probably the only really great Thanksgiving movie…

Read Review

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By Russell S (521) on 25 Jul 2017

Absurdly funny and represents what can happen, will happen. This Candy, Martin duo is comedy that last from start to finish in this film…

Read Review

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By David L (3,419) on 25 Jul 2017

Absurdly funny and represents what can happen, will happen. This Candy, Martin duo is comedy that last from start to finish in this film…

Read Review

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By Jack O (306) on 30 Apr 2018

So much for Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Steve Martin and John Candy give the best their got in this 80's John Hughes film…

Read Review

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By Cooper H (402) on 12 Sep 2017

John Candy and Steve Martin star in a funny road trip film that packs a punch…

Read Review

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By Meredith W (585) on 26 Oct 2018

This is a film about a workaholic (Steve Martin) trying to get home for Thanksgiving…

Read Review

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By Evokings (39) on 30 May 2018

This is an amazing movie, I especially like the way that Neal comes to the realization that del's wife had passed away…

Read Review

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By The3Academysins (492) on 23 Nov 2017

One of John Hughes greatest comedies, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is as heartwarming and awe-inspiring as it is hilarious…

Read Review

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By Ian M (1,478) on 15 Jul 2018

I think this is a good film elevated to near greatness by it's really inspired casting…

Read Review

Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

By Yester (14) on 18 Jan 2020

Few movies can be so funny and moving. Frankly, I don't think I can think of one that did it better…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Casper (1995)

By Tino R (500) on 16 Jul 2011

There are much better movies for children…

Read Review

Review of Wayne's World 2 (1993)

By Francisco M (330) on 27 Dec 2011

Sequel gone wrong. had potential. wasted all of it…

Read Review

Review of Analyze This (1999)

By Lisa Alspector (408) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 07 Nov 2003

This blunt comedy suffers from poor pacing, colorless dialogue, and subpar performances by the two leads that reveal just how much a director…

Read Review

Review of Alfie (2004)

By Tony Medley (1,109) for tonymedley.com (461) on 04 Nov 2004

Law is unconvincing as a roué, the script is juvenile and the directing is bereft of inspiration…

Read Review

Review of Shanghai Noon (2000)

By Chase M (359) on 19 Jul 2014

This is not a good movie. But to its credit, it is a fun movie to watch with your friends…

Read Review

Review of Fast and Loose (1930)

By Greg W (4,011) on 01 Jun 2014

Good pre-code talkie written by preston sturges…

Read Review

Review of I Love You Phillip Morris (2010)

By Nazgulero (109) on 17 Jul 2011

Not funny, not original. Jim Carrey plays the same character he played twenty years ago in Pet Detective, and it doesn't work anymore…

Read Review

Review of Wayne's World (1992)

By Broyax (884) on 07 Apr 2019

Dans la famille des sous-comédies dont on ne se servirait même par pour faire reluire la cuvette des chiottes, je voudrais Wayne's World…

Read Review

Review of Weekend at Bernie's (1989)

By Bigmikendacrew (2) on 01 Aug 2022

This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen…

Read Review

Review of My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

By Penpee (2) on 26 Dec 2022

In the beginning of her career Julia wasn’t known to have any range, but this movie is her absolute worst…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

2017

69%660 Reviews

Purple Hearts

2022

56%11 Reviews

Talk to Me

2023

74%83 Reviews

Ford v Ferrari

2019

81%171 Reviews

A Simple Favor

2018

69%617 Reviews

The Judge

2014

67%866 Reviews

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

2019

81%344 Reviews

The Menu

2022

70%145 Reviews

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021

79%458 Reviews

Parasite

2019

87%251 Reviews