I hadn't seen this movie since I was a kid, and I really only remembered the scene pictured above (who could forget?) so I thought I'd rewatch this one. And oh, it was so good!
The plot is simple: Neal Page (Steve Martin) is trying to get home for Thanksgiving. The problem? He can't seem to shake big-hearted but obnoxious Del Griffith (John Candy) as every possible obstacle prevents him from getting home. The two are fantastic together. John Candy is especially brilliant and gives what could have been a standard goofy character real depth. There's a scene where Martin's character is berating him and he just has this devastated expression on his face...it's heartbreaking! What a talent John Candy was.
This film was written and directed by John Hughes, and that name brings with it a promise of quality (and usually hilarious) writing and memorable characters. This film delivers. Plus it's always fun seeing John Hughes regulars in little roles sprinkled throughout the film! Give this one a watch (or a rewatch!), you'll enjoy it.
PS - There's a minute long tirade in which the f-bomb is dropped 18 times and it's AMAZING. Worth a watch for that alone!
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