The chemistry between Steve Martin and John Candy really works, and this comedy is well-written with many very funny scenes. I will agree with other posters the soundtrack is rather odd. Much of it was filmed in the Chicagoland area, including the two motel scenes. The rental car exchange, while profane, is very funny, as is the "you're going the wrong way" sequence.
Does anyone know if this movie was later edited for length? I remember the airplane scene being longer with a number of laughs that seem to be gone from current version. Missing: the airline cook who chopped off his finger, later found on the Singapore run. The woman whose hair falls into Steve Martin's meal. The old hard of hearing guy coughing and being offered a bun, then says, yes "flying's fun". These were some of the funniest moments in the film, but now appear to be gone.
Does anyone know if this movie was later edited for length? I remember the airplane scene being longer with a number of laughs that seem to be gone from current version. Missing: the airline cook who chopped off his finger, later found on the Singapore run. The woman whose hair falls into Steve Martin's meal. The old hard of hearing guy coughing and being offered a bun, then says, yes "flying's fun". These were some of the funniest moments in the film, but now appear to be gone.
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