Review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) by Nicholas M — 09 Nov 2017

One of my all time favorites. I've seen it dozens of times and still find it entertaining.

This review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) was written by Nicholas M on 09 Nov 2017.

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

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