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.
Steve Martin (Neal Page) and John Candy (Del Griffith) Planes, Trains & Automobiles
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). While the plot is driven by slapstick and