Married Ohio couple Henry (Steve Martin) and Nancy Clark (Goldie Hawn) are in a rut. Their daughter left medical school to pursue acting. Their son leaves for his European trip and they face the empty nest with dread. Henry lost his job and hasn't told his wife. He has a job interview in New York City and she surprises him by joining him on the trip. The plane is forced to land in Boston and Henry is desperate to get to his interview the next morning. Mr. Mersault (John Cleese) is the annoying hotel manager.
I don't like the couple's bickering. I don't like them period. This is Planes, Trains, but without the sweet charms of John Candy. Steve Martin is basically the same guy. She's a pretty horrible person and slightly dumb. She's supposed to be adorable but she's entitled and annoying. The bickering stupidity of one liners could work if I actually like these people. I don't think anybody is likeable. I can't believe that Mersault is in the service industry. That's not to say that these are not expertly crafted zingers. It's just that I really don't like anybody. It makes it difficult to like the comedy.
I don't like the couple's bickering. I don't like them period. This is Planes, Trains, but without the sweet charms of John Candy. Steve Martin is basically the same guy. She's a pretty horrible person and slightly dumb. She's supposed to be adorable but she's entitled and annoying. The bickering stupidity of one liners could work if I actually like these people. I don't think anybody is likeable. I can't believe that Mersault is in the service industry. That's not to say that these are not expertly crafted zingers. It's just that I really don't like anybody. It makes it difficult to like the comedy.