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  Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1987

  ★★★★★ Watched 03 Apr 2023

  Just a brilliant, brilliant movie. A John ‘Yogi’ Hughes masterpiece.

  I defy anyone who can find me a film with more heart and a more lovable oaf than Del Griffith. John Candy - as he so often did - nails this role and brings his usual charm to Del. Steve Martin is equally good as the cantankerous and irritated Neal ‘Diamond Dallas’ Page.

  It is 80s John Hughes at his finest. I’d say it is his best by a distance…

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  Brewster's Millions 1985

  ★★★ Watched 03 Apr 2023

  Imagine a sequel where his grandfather has another challenge for him. You’ve just imagined Brewster’s Billions, a new film devised by James Hunter…

  Seriously though, I got this in my Christmas stocking in 2005 and really liked it back then. I watched it again recently and I have to admit I still very much enjoyed it. Richard Pryor plays the role of Brewster perfectly and is ably flanked by the incomparable John Candy - a man who never missed! Add…

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  Toy Story 1995

  ★★★★★ Watched 08 May 2018

  What a film to grow up to. The 90’s truly were brilliant. Pixar absolutely knocked it out the park with this and it stands the test of time.

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  Money Train 1995

  ★★★★ Watched 08 May 2018

  Some snobs probably think this film is a bit shit but it is class so fair play to Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson and Jennifer Lopez for an enjoyable 90’s action film.

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