On the bus when Steve Martin starts singing Three Coins in the Fountain to a tepid response, and John Candy starts a singalong of The Flintstones theme song.
Then it cuts to a faraway shot of the bus driving over a bridge into St. Louis in the afternoon with the sun low.
This scene just feels like a magical John Hughes moment. Only he could have done it.
i thought you were going to say the airport rent car scene!
yes that is good scene. i like it. this film have very good tone and shot very well by hughes. i enjoy seeing america film this way.
my favorite scene is scene at motel when steve martin invite john candy in to eat mini bar and laugh. great actors!
Yeah, many scenes to choose from. The bus scene because of the warm americana feeling circa 1987 that Hughes is able to evoke.
The motel scene is a fun scene also. The first time they become friends.
"The bus scene because of the warm americana feeling circa 1987 that Hughes is able to evoke."
yes agree. hughes always make america seem like such nice place in his movie. anyone who live in this place should feel grateful.
"The motel scene is a fun scene also. The first time they become friends"
yes. it works because candy & martins are natural. nothing forced. if this film come out today it have will farrell and ed helms farting and laughing like retard.
One word... Owen.
shareOwen Wilson? Michael Owen? Perhaps Clive Owen?
shareHere you go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC4efF5qrCc&t=1s
That scene combined with this bit of trivia makes it all the better!
"Director John Hughes was known for staging improvisational moments for his actors in order to capture a genuine reaction. Since he was not satisfied with the Owen scene introductions after several takes, he privately instructed Dylan Baker (Owen) to wipe spit in his right hand just before shaking hands with Neil Page. Steve Martin was not expecting this, thus his disgusted reaction to shaking Baker's saliva slathered hand. The film crew reportedly exploded in laughter as Martin ran off to wash his hands immediately following the encounter. Hughes got the reaction he needed and the footage was kept in the film."
Enjoy! 😉😊😁😂
Haha, didn't know that the wet handshake came as a surprise to Steve Martin. Makes it all the more funny!
shareYes, I agree this is a great scene. I kind of empathize with Neal here (and I bet Steve Martin did as well, given what a great banjo player/musician he is in real life)..."Three Coins In A Fountain" is such a beautiful song, but the way the people looked at him like, "What's wrong with you?" I can definitely relate to that, with my musical tastes! 😃
Then Del starts singing "The Flintstones" theme (and, yes, it's a great song also, one that everyone on the bus related to...Neal should have chosen something along those lines, IMO)...kind of a summary in song of what Neal and Del were actually like. It's such a funny scene, but I think there's a poignancy to it as well.
Yup, I also relate to Steve Martin in this scene. He made a great choice, just not the popular choice.
Yes, the scene has a certain warmth to it that just makes it special.
It’s not about which was better.
It’s about which was popular, or even known.
I am a musician and had never once heard that song, though I know most Sinatra hits.
It’s from 1955, a little early for many of us (and the bus riders).
Del could relate to regular folk on a peanut-eatin’, shower curtain level.
Neil couldn’t.
Steve Martin walking across the airport dodging jumbo jets. Hilarious!
share[waking up after sharing the same bed on the motel]
Neal: Del... Why did you kiss my ear?
Del: Why are you holding my hand?
Neal: [frowns] Where's your other hand?
Del: Between two pillows...
Neal: Those aren't pillows!
[both leap out of bed, screaming and shaking their hands in disgust]
My favourite dialogue exchange of the whole movie 😂
I have some affection for John Hughes, but I don't understand the appeal of this and Sixteen Candles. I like his 90s stuff better.
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