While the plot is driven by slapstick and verbal sparring, its lasting legacy is the "soul" revealed in the final act, specifically John Candy's monologue regarding his character's loneliness.
The film explores the frustration of a "control freak" (Neal) when faced with the unpredictability of life, specifically through failing infrastructure (canceled flights, delayed trains, broken cars). Planes, Trains & Automobiles
It has become a seasonal staple for Thanksgiving, much like A Christmas Story is for December. Production and "Lost" Content While the plot is driven by slapstick and
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. A buddy comedy unlike no other. Planes, Trains & Automobiles