I love this movie! Let me tell you, as a Canadian, John Candy was a national treasure. He could make you laugh your ass off and also make you cry. To say he was loved, and lovable, is an understatement.
I saw him at a hotel once when I was a kid. He seemed like a giant to me, he was so huge. I thought he was some sort of athlete or wrestler or something.
Sadly, he didn't hold himself in very high esteem. Roger Ebert told a sad little story about talking to him in a hotel lobby once (it was actually in his review for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles), and that he was surprised at how much the man was convinced people didn't like him, and that he wasn't good enough to deserve their adulation, anyway.
So sad to hear but I can understand. Sometimes how we see ourselves is not how others see us. i neve rmer him but do remember the day he passed. i was in college and walking up the stairs to class and a classmate let me that he just died. Sad day. John Candy was one of a kind amd he left his mark in our hearts.
Fun fact. The studios had actually made the director (John Hughes) cut out close to one hr of the final cut, leaving out extra side plots and dialogue. For ex. 1) the pizza boy came back to break in and steal the wallet, 2) they had actually driven PAST CHICAGO by mistake and 3) his co-worker at the office made it home on time which made the wife convinced her husband was having an affair and Dell Griffith was actually his female mistress. This was why she was almost crying when he actually returned home with Dell. It's amazing the film turned out as good as it did with so much left out.
Yeah Steve I think came out and said it was supposed to be 4 hrs long. He also said if they kept the whole film John would have won best actor at the Oscars cause I guess he had some really good scenes that were all cut
@@taylorpack7705such a shame that they cut stuff like that. Actually now adays people will happily watch movies that long. Especially when its on a streaming service
Yeah I can’t say anything of that nature has ever made me cry. The few exceptions being sad older men whos wives died and they are super lonely. So if anything would make it happen its a scenario like this. Or like WW2 Vets who get emotional
I absolutely adored these guys, along with Martin Short, Gene Wilder, and Richard Pryor as a kid. Man, they all made some great movies!! Very Nostalgic for 70s/80s babies. ❤️
I read that originally the movie would have Del explaining that he spent his entire savings on medical expenses for his wife. When she passed, Del could no longer afford the mortgage payments and the Bank foreclosed on his home. So he was literally homeless, living on the road. However the Director, John Hughes cut that scene out, because he thought it was too heavy and depressing for a comedy movie.
Not many actors could pull off being brilliant comedically and dramatically. John Candy died way too young but left us with so many great moments. This movie is one of the very best buddy comedies ever.
Love this and uncle buck by far the most but I also love so many of his small roles he did for shits and giggles. He and Chris Farley were extremely similar in that regard
After watching this a bunch of times, I finally realized that Neil’s wife is crying at the end because Neil called her to tell him Del’s story and that she was crying because of it…I thought she thought Neil was cheating on her or something, but it finally clicked. Also, Del is in a world of hurt yet he has such a bubbly, happy, helpful person to his core. Neil has everything in comparison yet is a miserable bastard even to flight attendants and car rental clerks who are powerless. You realize that everyone who knows Del helps him out a bit…at first you think it’s because he’s a sales guy with favors, but in fact it’s because people that know him and/or his situation are helping him out from the goodness of their hearts. To them it’s “just” a motel room, but to Del it could be the last warm bed he sleeps in for all he knows. What are the holidays for if not sharing a what you have with a humble “freeloader?”
I did hear that mrs page did think he was cheating and was relieved when she actually saw del. It was mention ed in an interview with the producers available on youtube
No, she wasn’t crying because of Del’s story. In a deleted scene, Neal’s colleague (the guy at the beginning) got home on time and Mrs Page was worried Neal didn’t come home because he was cheating on her (I think it’s meant to be significant that she was asleep when the news on the TV announced O Hare Airport had reopened). Turning up with a very real Del Griffiths at the house put an end to those fears.
The Kevin Bacon cameo (dueling cab riders) is a hoot. He's playing the same character ("Jake Briggs") in this movie and "She's Having a Baby." Candy "cameoed" the other way around.
So damn glad y’all reacted to this! It’s been a tradition for many to see this on this special day. The world truly lost a Legend and a compassionate person. RIP John Candy 💯🙏🏼.
My dad loves Steve Martin and John Candy so I have seen this millions of times but my Mrs.’s family has a Thanksgiving tradition of watching this movie late at night after we have eaten and are tired
damn we lost John way too early. What a tremendously fun and loving actor and person he was, in all his movies. This is one of those true heartfelt classics that is both hilariously funny and very true down to earth sentimental in all the good ways. -
My family always watched this every Thanksgiving as a tradition. It brings back powerful childhood memories of grandpa's old house in Indiana, so many people I've lost. Some of the most fun times of my life.
Thank you for watching this movie, I love it so much. If you watch it again, there are many scenes where it’s hard to not start crying when you already know that Dell is a homeless widower. John Candy gave the best performance of his career in this movie. RIP, you Legend.
John Candy is the one actor I wish was still alive. I grew up with his movies and I miss him. No one ever had a bad thing to say about him and he always made good clean movies. Happy Thanksgiving.
FUN FACT: The airline counterperson is none other than Ben Stein! He is a world-renowned lawyer and economist, advising multiple U.S. presidents. He began his political career as a speechwriter and lawyer for President Richard Nixon, and later for President Gerald Ford. He has a side hustle as an actor, having starred in many notable films and TV series including "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Wonder Years." He also appeared in many TV commercials. It's a fact in the Library of Congress.
The worse part of all this is that John Candy was BELOVED. He was on his way to dramatic movies and suddenly died during the production of the movie. Being from Chicago and remembering John Candy coming from Second City and SC-TV, him dying was really sad. He was incredible in the movies AND outside of the movies. This is one of the greatest holiday movies to watch! If ya don't get misty eyed, you have a cold heart. LOL
Asia's response to the vibrating bed is adorable since she doesn't realize those were very commonplace at even the good hotels back in the day. And BJ's response to the "cuddle" was priceless. My first time watching this was 2 years ago on a plane at Thanksgiving. Seemed appropriate at the time. 😂
So glad you guys watched this! Funny but heartwarming. John Candy in THE GREAT OUTDOORS with Dan Akroyd is AMAZING and hilarious. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. May today be filled with lots of love and blessings.
The mark of a talented actor is the ability to convey emotion without dialog or exposition. John Candy's facial expressions in the last scene are a master class.
I love this movie. As a teenager it made me laugh and now as an adult it makes me laugh and cry. Just a little reminder to be kind to others because you don't know what they might be going through.
The scene got cut that explains the reason for the trunk. In that scene John Candy's character explains that his wife has passed and the trunk contains some of her belongings. Steve Martin was upset the scene was cut because he said it was one of John Candy' best performances as an actor.
"Planes, Trains and Automobiles" is a one of a kind film that can't be duplicated. I remember Robert Downey Jr. and Zachary Galifanakis came out with a comedy a few years ago with a similar premise called "Due Date." It's about a businessman that has to make it home within a few days before his wife gives birth to their first child I believe, but he runs into a slob character that both hinders and helps him along the way to get home. The comedy is very similar with Robert playing the "Steve Martin "straight man" archetype", and Zachary playing the "goofy lovable idiot archetype" that's similar to what John Candy played in this film. However, it wasn't as well received, and I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that it was just a cheap knock off of what "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" was. It was lightning in a bottle that I doubt we'll ever see duplicated.
I love this movie so much. The ending is so heartwarming yet so heartbreaking. John Candy's smile, Everytime You Go Away playing in the background, and so on. It always makes me cry (but shh, don't tell nobody, I got a reputation to keep). Thanks for the vid and Happy Thanksgiving!
I remember my first time watching it, I couldn't figure out how they were going to end it. Finding out Dell's wife was deceased was a sad but surprising twist. Then they got to spend the holiday together.
I realize this is a comedy, but it's actually pretty profound. "Kindness?" Seriously, that was the best line from any movie from any time. It just sums it all up when it comes to human nature.
BUT MOST PEOPLE FORGET WHAT HE SAID AT THE MIDDLE OF THE MOVIE " I HAVEN'T BEEN HOME IN YEARS ' 😊 BUT YOU WERE FIGURING IT OUT EVENTUALLY ASIA, VERY GOOD! 😊
I grew up watching this every year with my family; it’s tradition, lol. I’ve also been to that St Louis airport and that specific car rental lot and dealt with a bunch of b.s., too. Lol We were sitting on the ground for 2 hrs, waiting for our rental car. Anyway, this movie is a classic! Thanks for reacting, y’all! ❤😊🦃
One of the best comedies ever made. I have been watching it every Thanksgiving for over thirty years. This movie, and the WKRP "Turkeys Away" episode. Of course, being Canadian, that means I watch them in October. You should be sure to watch the brief, after-credits scene. Happy Thanksgiving from Saskatchewan!
That final image of Del trying to hold it all together (while missing his precious Marie) still haunts me, to this day. Happy Thanksgiving you two. Subscribed (what took me so long?).
John Candy died after filming cool runnings. I love this movie. A comedy classic. Must watch cool runnings. Comedy gold. Saw it in theaters and laughed harder than any other movie.
Great watch well done 👍. If anyone wondered why his wife is super emotional at the end it’s because the original script had some scenes where she thought Neil might be having an affair, but those scenes didn’t make the film. Keep up the great work this was fun.
I have watched this movie during this time of year since it came out in 1987 and I tear up at the end every time. Now years later being married, I now watch it with my beautiful wife as a tradition.. It was such a joy this year to have watched it with both of you... Happy Holidays!!!
In the original screenplay, Neal's wife thought he was with another woman. Thankfully this was all cut from the story, but her tears at the end, were because she was so relieved to meet Del, because it meant her husband really was telling the truth.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this wonderful Thanksgiving film! It may seem odd but my family watched this every year at Thanksgiving (usually the day before or after - can't interfere with the NFL or parades) and it was always both touching and funny no matter how many times we watched it. I'm thankful that you watched it and more thankful that you enjoyed it! I hope you both (and your family) had a wonderful holiday! 🦃
The ending of this film gets me every single time. Watched it when it was first released and have seen it loads since. I’d cry like a big Jessie if I didn’t have my family around. 😁
This movie has become a tradition in our family. Both my daughters are out on their own but we all still watch this movie at Thanksgiving and every Thanksgiving.
This movie makes me cry. I also don't have anyone in my life to spend Thanksgiving with and now I'm already dreading Christmas. I used to have a family. No more. Making it one more Christmas seems almost impossible. Hang on to your loved ones. Sometimes, they leave. 💔 I still have love to give. It just seems like no one wants it.
I hope you are doing well Maureen. I hope you are able to find folks who can show you the tenderness you deserve. Sometimes volunteer work puts you in a place in life that fills your heart even more than the folks you are trying to help. Whether it be a hospital, food bank, shelter, or a new church family, should you decide to explore your spiritual side and find a church that fits where you are spiritually. Much love to you.
I used to watch this with my family when I was a kid. Same with the Indiana Jones trilogy. I am reliving my childhood through you guys. Asia is so cute and Bj seems like the chillest dude ever . Love you guys.
This is a great movie with many memorable scenes that are true/funny/touching. You get the feeling at the end that Dell will be celebrating the holidays with them for years to come. After seeing it several times over the years, I sometimes tear up at the end.
I always love your reactions and revisiting these films is such a joy. I had the great pleasure of meeting John Candy when I worked on the film cool runnings. He was kind, funny, considerate, very intelligent and also a great dramatic actor as you see in the more serious and melancholy scenes in this movie. He was gone so so soon. The day he died I heard it on the radio while I was driving to a lunch with other people who had also worked on the film. That was the saddest lunch. We all just cried. Please check out some other great movies, one of which, only the lonely, highlights his great dramatic chops. Comedy is much more difficult than drama which is why so many comedic actors are also fantastic dramatic actors.
I'm all alone this Thanksgiving but you guys watching this movie certainly makes it better. I've always loved this movie. Saw it in the theater when it came out and it is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Happy Thanksgiving!
The cool thing about this movie is that when you watch it the second time around, you notice a lot of foreshadowing. John Candy's character drops a lot of hints about his personal life that are easy to miss on the first viewing.
Also, the scene where Dell breaks the car seat by adjusting it too much.. The older cars (80's) models in particular; made that sound because of the seat mechanism. Ahhh memories lol . Car makers have now have definitely made improvements with this feature... Sooo much quieter now
Being alone today wasnt near as bad having yalls videos to watch! This one was a blast. Yall need to watch COOL RUNNINGS, its a favorite from my childhood. Yall.....will....love it!!! Happy Turkey Day Everybody!😬🤩
How appropriate it is that Asia is holding a pillow with the word "gobble" on it. When the rental car woman says "gobble gobble" it sets up one of the best scenes in this movie.
This was my mom's fav movie to watch at Thanksgiving and Christmas every single year - I got so sick of it. She died on 2020, and now I watch it every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas - I don't mind it so much anymore :)
🥺❤️🩹 my condolences, yeah this is a wonderful movie, in the deleted scenes, Neil's wife thinks he may be having an affair, so her reaction when they arrive together and she sees Dale ,she knows the truth. My hope is you have a wonderful Thanksgiving day with wonderful memories of your mom, I lost my mom a couple years ago too, so I know the feeling ❤️🩹
I’ve seen some of these movies before but watching them with the two you make the experience ten times better! Please keep doing what you’re doing! You are both original, real, and great together! I highly recommend people who may feel down during the holidays discover this channel. Someday there may be a movie of the two of you reviewing movies and the joy you bring to others. Have a wonderful holiday season!
My family watches this movie every year at Thanksgiving as a tradition. Seeing y'all's reaction is priceless. BUT... There's one scene you missed. You have to go to the end of the credits for one final look. Trust me, it's worth it.
I love the bit with the Kevin Bacon cameo, there's some other John Hughes movie from around the same time where you get this scene from his perspective.
One of my favorite movies of all time, so glad you covered this one. Steve Martin and John Candy were incredible. The ending makes me tear up no matter how many times I watch it. This movie nailed it about what Thanksgiving is about and spending time with family.
Can't go wrong with John Hughes films and John candy always puts a smile on your face. - uncle buck - the great outdoors - stripes - home alone ( small cameo)
Such a GREAT movie! It's hilarious and absurd and yet also sweet at the end. It also has the record for 18 f-bombs in one minute, lol. Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers!
I think this film resonates with everyone because we all recognise elements of ourselves in the two characters in a way that doesn't make it seem too dated. Plus, we have all been delayed at least once in one of the various forms of transportation that these characters take throughout the story. We've all chatted to annoying person on a long journey; we have probably all *been* an annoying person on a long journey from someone else's point of view and we've all made friends with people that we thought we'd never like because of their intense differences with us.
Oh and a fun fact to note is that this film really was shot in all the different states through which these characters travel, which makes it all the more realistic. In that scene at 43:18 where Steve Martin's character moves from thinking of his family to thinking back to John Candy's character to piecing together the fact that maybe his new friend's wife isn't there anymore, the actor is on a very real train on a long journey and all of those facial expressions are genuine.
One of my favorite movies, period. Love the human story along with the straightforward comedy. Both Steve Martin and John Candy are fantastic in this. John Hughes writing at his very best too! There is a post credit sequence of Neil’s boss looking at the ad layout over his thanksgiving turkey… still indecisive even then… hope you guys had a wonderful thanksgiving. Thankful for your reactions and how amazingly comforting and joyful they are for me.
This movie is hilarious, heart warming and wholesome. Glad you enjoyed it. I'll share a fun fact. The scene with the burglar who broke into their hotel room and stole their money. There's a back story with that burglar. In a scene that didn't make the final cut, that burglar was their pizza delivery guy. Del only gave him a dollar tip and they got into an argument. So he comes back to get his revenge lol.
I've read about that where they found all the lost footage that didn't make the final cut of the movie. And it explains well. I thought Neil was the one who didn't tip him considering he was acting like a jerk in the beginning but Del well that didn't surprised me lol
Ok... now I get it. The next morning at breakfast Neal says "...you went into my wallet for pizza..." Always thought that was weird but just went with it. Still, thank goodness hotels now put that extra latch in the doors to make it tough for theives.
As a proud Chicagoan I'm glad a lot of these classics were made in my hometown as it's usually just terrible horrible violence we hear about in Chicago.
A Thanksgiving classic! I say many lines from this movie quite often - I think most people who have seen it do too! So funny and heartwarming. I miss John 🍬 Candy 😥 Such a treasure and a tremendous loss. Happy Holidays, Asia and BJ!
First, I gotta say ya’ll are the best. This is one of my favorite John Candy movies besides Uncle Buck. John always brought so much heart to his characters. Also, If you’re looking for a great Steve Martin film, I highly recommend you guys watch Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. It’s by far one of the funniest Steve Martin movies ever made. Such a funny concept & hilarious character acting.
Happy Thanksgiving to each and every one of you! We hope you all have a beautiful feast and today brings you lots of love and joy! ❤️❤️❤️
Happy Thanksgiving Asia and BJ!!! 😀👍👍 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸
Happy Thanksgiving To You Both
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Happy Thanksgiving to you both! XOXO
Happy Thanksgiving Y'all! I appreciate you both. Have a great day!!!
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This movie demonstrates why John was so beloved no one who ever worked with him had a bad word to say.
Candy or Hughes. Both were great.
Except how he was a monster when he was on cocaine.
I love this movie! Let me tell you, as a Canadian, John Candy was a national treasure. He could make you laugh your ass off and also make you cry. To say he was loved, and lovable, is an understatement.
I saw him at a hotel once when I was a kid. He seemed like a giant to me, he was so huge. I thought he was some sort of athlete or wrestler or something.
He still is a Canadian national treasure you hoser, now takeoff😊
Sadly, he didn't hold himself in very high esteem. Roger Ebert told a sad little story about talking to him in a hotel lobby once (it was actually in his review for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles), and that he was surprised at how much the man was convinced people didn't like him, and that he wasn't good enough to deserve their adulation, anyway.
So sad to hear but I can understand. Sometimes how we see ourselves is not how others see us. i neve rmer him but do remember the day he passed. i was in college and walking up the stairs to class and a classmate let me that he just died. Sad day. John Candy was one of a kind amd he left his mark in our hearts.
I’ve loved him since SCTV. Wherever he is, I hope he knows how much joy he continues to bring to the world.
This movie always hit hard but it hits even harder since John's passing. He was truly a gem.
John Candy should have been nominated for an Academy Award for this movie.
Fun fact. The studios had actually made the director (John Hughes) cut out close to one hr of the final cut, leaving out extra side plots and dialogue. For ex. 1) the pizza boy came back to break in and steal the wallet, 2) they had actually driven PAST CHICAGO by mistake and 3) his co-worker at the office made it home on time which made the wife convinced her husband was having an affair and Dell Griffith was actually his female mistress. This was why she was almost crying when he actually returned home with Dell. It's amazing the film turned out as good as it did with so much left out.
Yeah Steve I think came out and said it was supposed to be 4 hrs long. He also said if they kept the whole film John would have won best actor at the Oscars cause I guess he had some really good scenes that were all cut
@@taylorpack7705such a shame that they cut stuff like that. Actually now adays people will happily watch movies that long. Especially when its on a streaming service
I swear I've seen this movie 15 times and the ending breaks me every. Single. One.
Yeah I can’t say anything of that nature has ever made me cry. The few exceptions being sad older men whos wives died and they are super lonely. So if anything would make it happen its a scenario like this. Or like WW2 Vets who get emotional
That smile on John Candy's face at the end is the best final scene ever. What a mix of emotions he expresses.
I’m with Asia, it’s so hard to avoid crying at the end of the movie. It was a blast to watch you two enjoy this one:)
I absolutely adored these guys, along with Martin Short, Gene Wilder, and Richard Pryor as a kid. Man, they all made some great movies!! Very Nostalgic for 70s/80s babies. ❤️
John Candy was a legend. This movie makes me cry every time. RIP to one of the greats.
Steve Martin is also incredibly legendary but yes, Candy is/was the MAN
I read that originally the movie would have Del explaining that he spent his entire savings on medical expenses for his wife. When she passed, Del could no longer afford the mortgage payments and the Bank foreclosed on his home. So he was literally homeless, living on the road. However the Director, John Hughes cut that scene out, because he thought it was too heavy and depressing for a comedy movie.
I always felt that Del still had the house, but without his wife, it was just no longer a home.
@@dr.burtgummerfan439 that's why the scene was cut, so the audience could use their imagination what happened
@dr.burtgummerfan439 this is how I understood it and I'm glad they cut this part from the film
Not many actors could pull off being brilliant comedically and dramatically.
John Candy died way too young but left us with so many great moments.
This movie is one of the very best buddy comedies ever.
Love this and uncle buck by far the most but I also love so many of his small roles he did for shits and giggles. He and Chris Farley were extremely similar in that regard
After watching this a bunch of times, I finally realized that Neil’s wife is crying at the end because Neil called her to tell him Del’s story and that she was crying because of it…I thought she thought Neil was cheating on her or something, but it finally clicked.
Also, Del is in a world of hurt yet he has such a bubbly, happy, helpful person to his core. Neil has everything in comparison yet is a miserable bastard even to flight attendants and car rental clerks who are powerless. You realize that everyone who knows Del helps him out a bit…at first you think it’s because he’s a sales guy with favors, but in fact it’s because people that know him and/or his situation are helping him out from the goodness of their hearts. To them it’s “just” a motel room, but to Del it could be the last warm bed he sleeps in for all he knows.
What are the holidays for if not sharing a what you have with a humble “freeloader?”
I think she was crying because she missed her husband and he was finally home personally. 🤔🙂
I did hear that mrs page did think he was cheating and was relieved when she actually saw del. It was mention ed in an interview with the producers available on youtube
No, she wasn’t crying because of Del’s story.
In a deleted scene, Neal’s colleague (the guy at the beginning) got home on time and Mrs Page was worried Neal didn’t come home because he was cheating on her (I think it’s meant to be significant that she was asleep when the news on the TV announced O Hare Airport had reopened). Turning up with a very real Del Griffiths at the house put an end to those fears.
The Kevin Bacon cameo (dueling cab riders) is a hoot. He's playing the same character ("Jake Briggs") in this movie and "She's Having a Baby." Candy "cameoed" the other way around.
So damn glad y’all reacted to this! It’s been a tradition for many to see this on this special day. The world truly lost a Legend and a compassionate person. RIP John Candy 💯🙏🏼.
My dad loves Steve Martin and John Candy so I have seen this millions of times but my Mrs.’s family has a Thanksgiving tradition of watching this movie late at night after we have eaten and are tired
They literally do NOT make films like this anymore. Hilarious. Sad. It has heart. Just a great, classic film ❤
they don't even make movies anymore
damn we lost John way too early. What a tremendously fun and loving actor and person he was, in all his movies.
This is one of those true heartfelt classics that is both hilariously funny and very true down to earth sentimental in all the good ways. -
My family always watched this every Thanksgiving as a tradition. It brings back powerful childhood memories of grandpa's old house in Indiana, so many people I've lost. Some of the most fun times of my life.
Thank you for watching this movie, I love it so much. If you watch it again, there are many scenes where it’s hard to not start crying when you already know that Dell is a homeless widower. John Candy gave the best performance of his career in this movie. RIP, you Legend.
Thanks for showing some love to our Canadian icon, John Candy!! I also highly recommend Uncle Buck, one of my Candy favourites. Happy Thanksgiving!!
You can never go wrong with John Huges movies.
If you like John Candy, Check out Uncle Buck, and Who's Harry Crumb
And Cool Runnings. His last great film.
John Candy is the one actor I wish was still alive. I grew up with his movies and I miss him. No one ever had a bad thing to say about him and he always made good clean movies. Happy Thanksgiving.
FUN FACT: The airline counterperson is none other than Ben Stein! He is a world-renowned lawyer and economist, advising multiple U.S. presidents. He began his political career as a speechwriter and lawyer for President Richard Nixon, and later for President Gerald Ford. He has a side hustle as an actor, having starred in many notable films and TV series including "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Wonder Years." He also appeared in many TV commercials. It's a fact in the Library of Congress.
The worse part of all this is that John Candy was BELOVED. He was on his way to dramatic movies and suddenly died during the production of the movie. Being from Chicago and remembering John Candy coming from Second City and SC-TV, him dying was really sad. He was incredible in the movies AND outside of the movies. This is one of the greatest holiday movies to watch! If ya don't get misty eyed, you have a cold heart. LOL
Asia's response to the vibrating bed is adorable since she doesn't realize those were very commonplace at even the good hotels back in the day.
And BJ's response to the "cuddle" was priceless.
My first time watching this was 2 years ago on a plane at Thanksgiving. Seemed appropriate at the time. 😂
The thing about John Candy , what you saw on screen was the real John Candy . Always cheerful & sweet .
So glad you guys watched this! Funny but heartwarming. John Candy in THE GREAT OUTDOORS with Dan Akroyd is AMAZING and hilarious.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. May today be filled with lots of love and blessings.
Yes! Please watch The Great Outdoors!!
The mark of a talented actor is the ability to convey emotion without dialog or exposition. John Candy's facial expressions in the last scene are a master class.
I love this movie. As a teenager it made me laugh and now as an adult it makes me laugh and cry. Just a little reminder to be kind to others because you don't know what they might be going through.
The scene got cut that explains the reason for the trunk.
In that scene John Candy's character explains that his wife has passed and the trunk contains some of her belongings.
Steve Martin was upset the scene was cut because he said it was one of John Candy' best performances as an actor.
"Planes, Trains and Automobiles" is a one of a kind film that can't be duplicated. I remember Robert Downey Jr. and Zachary Galifanakis came out with a comedy a few years ago with a similar premise called "Due Date." It's about a businessman that has to make it home within a few days before his wife gives birth to their first child I believe, but he runs into a slob character that both hinders and helps him along the way to get home. The comedy is very similar with Robert playing the "Steve Martin "straight man" archetype", and Zachary playing the "goofy lovable idiot archetype" that's similar to what John Candy played in this film. However, it wasn't as well received, and I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that it was just a cheap knock off of what "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" was. It was lightning in a bottle that I doubt we'll ever see duplicated.
I love this movie so much. The ending is so heartwarming yet so heartbreaking. John Candy's smile, Everytime You Go Away playing in the background, and so on. It always makes me cry (but shh, don't tell nobody, I got a reputation to keep). Thanks for the vid and Happy Thanksgiving!
I remember my first time watching it, I couldn't figure out how they were going to end it.
Finding out Dell's wife was deceased was a sad but surprising twist. Then they got to spend the holiday together.
Ive seen this movie 101 times and it still jerks a tear out of me. Happy Thanksgiving Yall!!
I realize this is a comedy, but it's actually pretty profound. "Kindness?" Seriously, that was the best line from any movie from any time. It just sums it all up when it comes to human nature.
A great movie!! 😂 Happy Thanksgiving guys, and to all of you out there! 🍷🦃🙏🇺🇸
BUT MOST PEOPLE FORGET WHAT HE SAID AT THE MIDDLE OF THE MOVIE " I HAVEN'T BEEN HOME IN YEARS ' 😊 BUT YOU WERE FIGURING IT OUT EVENTUALLY ASIA, VERY GOOD! 😊
I grew up watching this every year with my family; it’s tradition, lol.
I’ve also been to that St Louis airport and that specific car rental lot and dealt with a bunch of b.s., too. Lol We were sitting on the ground for 2 hrs, waiting for our rental car.
Anyway, this movie is a classic! Thanks for reacting, y’all! ❤😊🦃
I didn't spend the holidays by myself, I spent them with you.
One of the best comedies ever made. I have been watching it every Thanksgiving for over thirty years. This movie, and the WKRP "Turkeys Away" episode. Of course, being Canadian, that means I watch them in October. You should be sure to watch the brief, after-credits scene. Happy Thanksgiving from Saskatchewan!
@@SlicerX71 "Ooooooooooooooooooooooo!" It's impossible to type Less's unique inflection, but you know what I mean.
That final image of Del trying to hold it all together (while missing his precious Marie) still haunts me, to this day. Happy Thanksgiving you two. Subscribed (what took me so long?).
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John Candy died after filming cool runnings. I love this movie. A comedy classic. Must watch cool runnings. Comedy gold. Saw it in theaters and laughed harder than any other movie.
I miss John Candy! 😞❤️
Great watch well done 👍. If anyone wondered why his wife is super emotional at the end it’s because the original script had some scenes where she thought Neil might be having an affair, but those scenes didn’t make the film. Keep up the great work this was fun.
I have watched this movie during this time of year since it came out in 1987 and I tear up at the end every time. Now years later being married, I now watch it with my beautiful wife as a tradition.. It was such a joy this year to have watched it with both of you... Happy Holidays!!!
In the original screenplay, Neal's wife thought he was with another woman. Thankfully this was all cut from the story, but her tears at the end, were because she was so relieved to meet Del, because it meant her husband really was telling the truth.
This movie growing up was always our Thanksgiving tradition that we watched every year. It's hits harder when you don't have family here anymore.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this wonderful Thanksgiving film! It may seem odd but my family watched this every year at Thanksgiving (usually the day before or after - can't interfere with the NFL or parades) and it was always both touching and funny no matter how many times we watched it. I'm thankful that you watched it and more thankful that you enjoyed it! I hope you both (and your family) had a wonderful holiday! 🦃
The ending of this film gets me every single time. Watched it when it was first released and have seen it loads since. I’d cry like a big Jessie if I didn’t have my family around. 😁
This movie has become a tradition in our family. Both my daughters are out on their own but we all still watch this movie at Thanksgiving and every Thanksgiving.
This movie makes me cry. I also don't have anyone in my life to spend Thanksgiving with and now I'm already dreading Christmas. I used to have a family. No more. Making it one more Christmas seems almost impossible. Hang on to your loved ones. Sometimes, they leave. 💔 I still have love to give. It just seems like no one wants it.
Hang in there Maureen, I’ve been there and now I have a great loving family! You really never know what’s around the corner, Happy Thanksgiving ❤
I hope you are doing well Maureen. I hope you are able to find folks who can show you the tenderness you deserve. Sometimes volunteer work puts you in a place in life that fills your heart even more than the folks you are trying to help. Whether it be a hospital, food bank, shelter, or a new church family, should you decide to explore your spiritual side and find a church that fits where you are spiritually. Much love to you.
I used to watch this with my family when I was a kid. Same with the Indiana Jones trilogy. I am reliving my childhood through you guys.
Asia is so cute and Bj seems like the chillest dude ever .
Love you guys.
This is a great movie with many memorable scenes that are true/funny/touching. You get the feeling at the end that Dell will be celebrating the holidays with them for years to come. After seeing it several times over the years, I sometimes tear up at the end.
25:35-26:05 Fun fact:That ENTIRE scene is the only reason this film is rated R
John candy so sorely missed.....massive talent and presence.....great movie...
Such an amazing movie! So freaking funny, but John Candy just absolutely breaks your heart. One of the best movies of all time!
I always love your reactions and revisiting these films is such a joy. I had the great pleasure of meeting John Candy when I worked on the film cool runnings. He was kind, funny, considerate, very intelligent and also a great dramatic actor as you see in the more serious and melancholy scenes in this movie.
He was gone so so soon. The day he died I heard it on the radio while I was driving to a lunch with other people who had also worked on the film. That was the saddest lunch. We all just cried.
Please check out some other great movies, one of which, only the lonely, highlights his great dramatic chops. Comedy is much more difficult than drama which is why so many comedic actors are also fantastic dramatic actors.
I'm all alone this Thanksgiving but you guys watching this movie certainly makes it better.
I've always loved this movie. Saw it in the theater when it came out and it is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The infamous minute long *18 F-Bombs* at the rental car desk is why this movie got a *(R) Rating*
The cool thing about this movie is that when you watch it the second time around, you notice a lot of foreshadowing. John Candy's character drops a lot of hints about his personal life that are easy to miss on the first viewing.
Also, the scene where Dell breaks the car seat by adjusting it too much.. The older cars (80's) models in particular; made that sound because of the seat mechanism. Ahhh memories lol . Car makers have now have definitely made improvements with this feature... Sooo much quieter now
John Candy and Steve Martin were so great together in this movie! Both fantastic actors.
RIP John Candy. The world needs more laughs like you gave us.
Man John Candy was a Canadian treasure, the man is truly missed.
im crying too 🥺....one of the best performances by Steve and John,and '86-'87 was wonderful
Being alone today wasnt near as bad having yalls videos to watch! This one was a blast. Yall need to watch COOL RUNNINGS, its a favorite from my childhood. Yall.....will....love it!!! Happy Turkey Day Everybody!😬🤩
How appropriate it is that Asia is holding a pillow with the word "gobble" on it. When the rental car woman says "gobble gobble" it sets up one of the best scenes in this movie.
This was my mom's fav movie to watch at Thanksgiving and Christmas every single year - I got so sick of it. She died on 2020, and now I watch it every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas - I don't mind it so much anymore :)
🥺❤️🩹 my condolences, yeah this is a wonderful movie, in the deleted scenes, Neil's wife thinks he may be having an affair, so her reaction when they arrive together and she sees Dale ,she knows the truth. My hope is you have a wonderful Thanksgiving day with wonderful memories of your mom, I lost my mom a couple years ago too, so I know the feeling ❤️🩹
John Candy in that dime store devil's costume is the greatest thing ever. lol
I'll be honest, I had no idea this movie was rated r until THAT scene. I love this movie.
"He's driving with his groin" -----This needs to be printed across the top of one of your asiaandbj shirts in BIG, BOLD lettering!!
I’ve seen some of these movies before but watching them with the two you make the experience ten times better! Please keep doing what you’re doing! You are both original, real, and great together! I highly recommend people who may feel down during the holidays discover this channel. Someday there may be a movie of the two of you reviewing movies and the joy you bring to others. Have a wonderful holiday season!
12:20 was the key to this movie. I still get emotional about this scene.
I teared up watching this AGAIN! It does not seem to matter how many times or in what way I watch this, it will always be one that gets me damn it!😆
Love this movie and loved John Candy growing up. That scene always made me tear up.
My family watches this movie every year at Thanksgiving as a tradition. Seeing y'all's reaction is priceless. BUT... There's one scene you missed. You have to go to the end of the credits for one final look. Trust me, it's worth it.
I love the bit with the Kevin Bacon cameo, there's some other John Hughes movie from around the same time where you get this scene from his perspective.
The rental car was suposed to be a Lincoln Town Car, the bus driver said it before he let him out.
One of my favorite movies of all time, so glad you covered this one. Steve Martin and John Candy were incredible. The ending makes me tear up no matter how many times I watch it. This movie nailed it about what Thanksgiving is about and spending time with family.
This is one of all time favourite movies. Your reaction to it was so heartfelt and real, so good to watch. Keep up the good work!!
My fam and I watch this every thanksgiving. One of my favorites. Love all of John hughes movies and this is John candy at his best.
John Hughes and John Candy. Absolute legends. Some big names in this movie before they became well known too
Can't go wrong with John Hughes films and John candy always puts a smile on your face.
- uncle buck
- the great outdoors
- stripes
- home alone ( small cameo)
Such a GREAT movie! It's hilarious and absurd and yet also sweet at the end. It also has the record for 18 f-bombs in one minute, lol.
Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers!
You guys are the second reactors I've seen catch on to what's up with Marie before Del admits it, props for catching those hints.
I think this film resonates with everyone because we all recognise elements of ourselves in the two characters in a way that doesn't make it seem too dated. Plus, we have all been delayed at least once in one of the various forms of transportation that these characters take throughout the story. We've all chatted to annoying person on a long journey; we have probably all *been* an annoying person on a long journey from someone else's point of view and we've all made friends with people that we thought we'd never like because of their intense differences with us.
Oh and a fun fact to note is that this film really was shot in all the different states through which these characters travel, which makes it all the more realistic. In that scene at 43:18 where Steve Martin's character moves from thinking of his family to thinking back to John Candy's character to piecing together the fact that maybe his new friend's wife isn't there anymore, the actor is on a very real train on a long journey and all of those facial expressions are genuine.
One of my favorite movies, period. Love the human story along with the straightforward comedy. Both Steve Martin and John Candy are fantastic in this. John Hughes writing at his very best too! There is a post credit sequence of Neil’s boss looking at the ad layout over his thanksgiving turkey… still indecisive even then… hope you guys had a wonderful thanksgiving. Thankful for your reactions and how amazingly comforting and joyful they are for me.
Legit my favorite movie! My mom makes sure to play this every Thanksgiving. And we die laughing all day! I'm glad you watched this classic.
We watch this movie every year at Thanksgiving. It never gets old. Love it
The rental car rant is up there as one of the funniest moments in movie history..
I watch this movie every thanksgiving for 20 years and I cry Everytime
This movie is hilarious, heart warming and wholesome. Glad you enjoyed it. I'll share a fun fact. The scene with the burglar who broke into their hotel room and stole their money. There's a back story with that burglar. In a scene that didn't make the final cut, that burglar was their pizza delivery guy. Del only gave him a dollar tip and they got into an argument. So he comes back to get his revenge lol.
I think that makes more sense than a random break-in
I've read about that where they found all the lost footage that didn't make the final cut of the movie. And it explains well. I thought Neil was the one who didn't tip him considering he was acting like a jerk in the beginning but Del well that didn't surprised me lol
Ok... now I get it. The next morning at breakfast Neal says "...you went into my wallet for pizza..." Always thought that was weird but just went with it. Still, thank goodness hotels now put that extra latch in the doors to make it tough for theives.
As a proud Chicagoan I'm glad a lot of these classics were made in my hometown as it's usually just terrible horrible violence we hear about in Chicago.
I just love how good comedys have written. Its not just yelling and easy jokes.
OH YES AND ANOTHER FUNNY TRAVEL MOVIE. midnight run with charles groden and robert deniro. Another favorite of mine lol
Glad you watched this one today! Thank you for all the great reactions- they provide much joy and stress relief. Happy Thanksgiving!!
We lost John Candy too early.. Rest in peace Goat..
@@gsingh164 Yea, one of the greatest. I really need to watch more of his movies..
The Great Outdoors with John Candy is a tremendous movie.
A Thanksgiving classic! I say many lines from this movie quite often - I think most people who have seen it do too! So funny and heartwarming. I miss John 🍬 Candy 😥 Such a treasure and a tremendous loss. Happy Holidays, Asia and BJ!
First, I gotta say ya’ll are the best. This is one of my favorite John Candy movies besides Uncle Buck. John always brought so much heart to his characters. Also, If you’re looking for a great Steve Martin film, I highly recommend you guys watch Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. It’s by far one of the funniest Steve Martin movies ever made. Such a funny concept & hilarious character acting.
Armed And Dangerous is a great John Candy movie. Comedy genius!
John Hughes was a great writer. This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I've seen it over 100 times.