Original sentence: To avoid being pigeonholed as a maker of teen comedies, Hughes branched out in 1987, directing  Planes, Trains & Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy
Edited sentence: To avoid being pigeonholed as a maker of teen comedies, Hughes branched out in 1987, directing what many perceive to be his funniest film:  Planes, Trains & Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy