Planes Trains and Automobiles

With the American holiday ‘Thanksgiving’ quickly approaching it was fitting to watch the American classic ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ starring Steve Martin and late John Candy. Written and Directed by the late and esteemed John Hughes whom you may remember from other classics like ‘Home Alone 1 and 2’ with Macauley Culkin as well as ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’.

This 1987 comedy also had adventure, drama and tender moments; it is difficult not to laugh out loud. John Candy had the gift of playing characters sincerely and viewers always had an easy time connecting with him. We’ve all had our unbelievably awkward moments and this film embellishes the highs and lows of being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Times may be tough, but there’s always a lesson and a silver-lining! J Patience is virtue and virtue is grace, and Neal Page played by Martin had very little of it which brought on the non-stop giggles!

Definitely, ‘Journey with Jair’ recommended; a movie you’d like to add to your DVD collection if it isn’t already there – a feel-good movie! J