Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins
A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving, with an obnoxious slob of a shower ring salesman his only companion.
DVD Release Date: November 21, 2000
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October 23, 2009Classic 80s buddy comedy about two travelers whose paths keep crossing during a chaotic thanksgiving trip home. Just one of the those films you could watch over and over without getting tired of the jokes and situations they have to go through. Steve Martin is excellent, and one ...( read more)
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August 31, 2009Susan Page: You shared a motel room with a complete stranger? Are you crazy?
Neal: Not yet. But I'm getting there.
A very funny movie about two guys trying to make it to Chicago for Thanksgiving, only to get into one screwed up situation after another. Featuring Steve Martin an...( read more) -
August 23, 2009So funny. The part with the semi trucks is the best scene in the movie by far.
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August 13, 2009Hughes strongest directorial effort as well as Martin's and especially Candy's best performances ever commited to film. A funny, heartwarming masterpiece.
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November 21, 2009I do not know one thing that was slightly "wrong" with this movie. A real holiday treat that I'm glad I got to finally watch.
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November 13, 2009John Hughes at his finest. Funny and heartwarming. Reminds us of the little things and how important relationships are.
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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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