(1987)Todd Says:
3.5 STARS
This is one of John Candy's best rolls ever, most of the time he's a bit too over the top for me. Steve Martin also turns in a solid performance here, although he has definately done better (and worse). This movie is not the funniest movie you will ever see, in fact it seems to me that John Hughes was having a hard time deciding whether it should be funny or touching, and times it almost feels awkward.
Overall, however, this is a good movie. It's funny throughout without being rediculous, and Hughes ends it on a nice uplifting tone. I would recommend this movie to everyone, perhaps it will help us all appreciate what we have.
Alexis says:
3.5 STARS
Being an avid fan of John Hughes (at least up until the release of Home Alone 2) I am surprised that I had not seen this film sooner. It is a very funny, yet sad film starring two of the best comedic actors of the time, Steve Martin and John Candy. The film was funny without being stupid and I got a kick out of most of the actors from She's Having a Baby (1988) making cameos in the film.
It is an endearing story about two men who don't seem to have anything in common and the friendship that forms over 48 hours between them. The movie moves along at a good pace as the worst case scenario occurs over and over again. This is a good family comedy that I think most people would enjoy.
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