Good, But Drags and Over-Stretches At Times 3.5 Stars (
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Steve Martin plays an uptight, irritable businessman trying to make it home for Thanksgiving with his family. John Candy plays a friendly but annoying guy who is going somewhere, but youre never quite sure where. Candys character latches on to Martins character, and the two encounter mishap after mishap as they try to get where they want to go. Martin doesnt dislike Candy, but just doesnt want to be bothered (hes busy with More Important Things). Imagine a big friendly golden retriever who wants to jump all over you and lick your face, but youre all dressed up for church and a family get-together afterward, and youre running late. Thats the feel of most of this movie.
The reason why I give it only three stars is that, despite having two very funny comedians as stars and an interesting premise, along with sight gags and pratfalls a-plenty, this film isnt as funny as it should have been. I dont know why it misses the mark but, for me, it misses. From reading the other reviews, some people love this movie. Im glad for them. It just doesnt do it for me. Maybe its trying too hard to be funny? Hmmm.
