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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Last night, I watched a movie of the 80’s. I had developed an interest for Steve Martin’s comedies. Hence, while sifting through his biography, I came across this film called ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’, starring Steve Martin and John Candy. I must admit it is one of the best laughs I have had in a long time!

The movie revolves around the experiences of an affluent business executive, Neal Page (Martin) and a shower curtain rings salesman, Del Griffith (John Candy). One belongs to the affluent society whilst the other, a common civilian who struggles to make ends meet. The duo’s on screen chemistry was mind-blowing. The innocent clumsiness of Del, seen in situations where he removes his socks in the car, and spills beer over Neal’s bed, were some sight to watch. The angered and frustrated reactions of Neal Page completed the comic element the movie was intended to deliver. The movie picks pace when Neal Page, is denied his business class travel seat in the flight, and in put in the economy class. Del, who had been a man who had traveled through Cheap Airline Tickets his entire life, ends up as Neal’s co-passenger. The events which follow lead to a rib-tickling experience for the viewers! The rental car scene was the most hilarious by any terms, as Neal is offered a car, which he discovers on reaching the parking lot, never existed! Del, on the other hand, loves being himself. He sees this point through with Neal as well, who complains of him in the hotel room. The movie was emotional too in bit and parts. Scenes, where Del’s talent as an amazing marketer of his curtain rings were amusing and hilarious, as he convinces people to buy them with eloquence and élan.

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