Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

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• Directors C

  
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] It's Matthew Broderick who makes Ferris Bueller a likable character, and helps the film as a whole stay together. It's not laugh out loud funny but sometimes it's insanely charming and mildly… More
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] It's Matthew Broderick who makes Ferris Bueller a likable character, and helps the film as a whole stay together. It's not laugh out loud funny but sometimes it's insanely charming and mildly amusing. Jeffrey Jones is perfect in his antagonistic supporting role and the Charlie Sheen cameo is also very hilarious. Surprisingly light hearted and in some ways deep considering it's formulaic nature.

• Kase V

  
  Forever considered a classic in my mind, John Hughes's "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is a brilliantly written and executed satire/slapstick comedy. The characters are well developed and easy to love, the acting is great, and who could forget such memorable scenes as… More
  Forever considered a classic in my mind, John Hughes's "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is a brilliantly written and executed satire/slapstick comedy. The characters are well developed and easy to love, the acting is great, and who could forget such memorable scenes as the random dance number in the middle of Chicago? Or Charlie Sheen when he made cool look effortless? Or Alan Ruck falling in the pool, bashing a Ferrari, or staring at a painting? As an adolescent myself, it all makes for a memorable movie experience, one that makes everyone want to be a 'Ferris Bueller'. I know I do.

• Alexander D

  
  Ferris Bueller is simply irresistible. He's charming, he's funny, and he can do anything and never get noticed by his father or Principal Rooney. He talks to the camera as he shares the story of the one day he skipped school and got his best friend and his girlfriend to… More
  Ferris Bueller is simply irresistible. He's charming, he's funny, and he can do anything and never get noticed by his father or Principal Rooney. He talks to the camera as he shares the story of the one day he skipped school and got his best friend and his girlfriend to join him (his best friend is already sick, and he gets his girlfriend out of school by calling in and lying about the death of her grandmother). Principal Rooney, realizing that Ferris has skipped around nine other days already, goes on a ridiculous but hysterical hunt to get this student back into school. So maybe FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF isn't as realistic as it could or should be. To speak the truth, though, this is my second favorite John Hughes film, behind THE BREAKFAST CLUB. The man is a genius, and when he can direct a teen comedy as new and inventive as this, it's no wonder it's an '80s classic. There are only a few films I watch one day, and then I figure since I have them on a two-day rental or I own them, I just go ahead and re-watch them the next day. The first (and only) three that come to my head are E.T., INSIDIOUS, and this. You just can't beat Ferris Bueller, even if you had all the jokes memorized from modern teen comedies such as EASY A and JUNO. (I wouldn't advise memorizing, either, as that would be an idiotic waste of time.) So put down the potato chips. You can resume eating them once you have rented FERRIS BUELLER. Because it's just too good to be deemed a popcorn flick.

• Scott G

  
  Clever, sophisticated, yet inadvertently outrageously hilarious, it was made to entertain and it did just that, if I wasn't in stitches, I was immersed into the holy guide I have been given.

• familiar s

  
  "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is an out & out no-brainer (what could have pleased me more!!!). All it aims at, for most of the part, is making you laugh, no matter how idiotic, illogical and unrealistic the content might seem. More or less, it did work out for me. I… More
  "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is an out & out no-brainer (what could have pleased me more!!!). All it aims at, for most of the part, is making you laugh, no matter how idiotic, illogical and unrealistic the content might seem. More or less, it did work out for me. I wish that the principal's role was better written. Besides. I was expecting a better ending which I'd pictured in my mind before it's finally unveiled. Anyways, it's a good comedy and worth a shot if you're looking for a move that has moments that would make you burst into laughter..... but wherein you need to put a brake on your brain. Enjoy and have fun.

• Lewis C

  
  Ferris Bueller's Day Off is another one of those 80's movies that I should have seen a long time ago, and that I'm glad that I finally got to watch. Funny, heartwarming, and with a message or two that teenage kids can relate to,,,yep, that sounds like a John Hughes… More
  Ferris Bueller's Day Off is another one of those 80's movies that I should have seen a long time ago, and that I'm glad that I finally got to watch. Funny, heartwarming, and with a message or two that teenage kids can relate to,,,yep, that sounds like a John Hughes movie. My only real complaint was that it took the movie a while to get interesting, but before long I was totally into the memorable characters and what was happening. Good stuff.

• Brad W

  
  Ferris Bueller is one of the funniest, coolest, and best comedies of all time, and is probably my favorite film by john Hughes and is one of the best cult classics of all time. The story is awesome, every kid wants to be Ferris Bueller, the cool, laid back, and fun guy who gets away… More
  Ferris Bueller is one of the funniest, coolest, and best comedies of all time, and is probably my favorite film by john Hughes and is one of the best cult classics of all time. The story is awesome, every kid wants to be Ferris Bueller, the cool, laid back, and fun guy who gets away with everything, and who spends the best day of his life with is best friend and girlfriend. Mathew Broderick plays his most famous and life changing role to date, and I can remember his performance til the day I die. This movie is so fun and great that I cannot imgaine what the world will be like with Ferris Bueller without Ferrios Bueller taking his day off, and I love this movie.

• Cassie H

  
  This movie is great, you'll die laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Matthew Broderick is so funny! (:

• Jeff "

  
  Ferris Bueller's Day Off is one of those essential Teen comedies that really anyone can relate to. That's the beauty about John Hughes. His films have no specific demographic and they're films that anyone, of any age of either Sex can relate to. I never watched Ferries… More
  Ferris Bueller's Day Off is one of those essential Teen comedies that really anyone can relate to. That's the beauty about John Hughes. His films have no specific demographic and they're films that anyone, of any age of either Sex can relate to. I never watched Ferries Bueller before, and I had heard some good things about it, and I finally decided to give this one a shot. Now, I never really was a fan of Matthew Broderick, and I was apprehensive about watching this, but all that went out the door once I started the film. This was made back when Broderick was talented, and had a great career. This was back before the dreadful Inspector Gadget film and boring Godzilla remake. Ferris Bueller is simply a fun film that has plenty of memorable moments, that I won't reveal in this review, so as not to spoil this film experience for you. The cast do a fine job, and Broderick is terrific in his role, along with the chemistry hew has with co stars Alan Ruck and Mia Sara, the performances between these three actors are what keeps the film moving along, always entertaining, and above all, always fun. The film has some very funny moments, and John Hughes delivers a solid comedy film that anyone can relate to. A terrific film that has become a classic of teen comedies. Ferris Bueller's Day Off is one of the all time great teen comedies, and the fact that John Hughes shows respect for teens, just goes to show that he understood the hardships of growing up, and this film provides that escape that every teen wishes could happen to them. Hughes was a terrific filmmaker and this film along with The Breakfast Club is easily some of the best Teen oriented films that have graced the genre. Anyone can relate to this film no matter your age. That was the genius of John Hughes, making films anyone can enjoy.

• Unknown H

  
  This movie does not stereotypically fall into my radar of rhetoric but it was an old fave of my parents so I was subjected to it on many occasions. I want to stab Mia Sara almost every time she appears on the screen, but Ferris and Cameron make likely and original characters that… More
  This movie does not stereotypically fall into my radar of rhetoric but it was an old fave of my parents so I was subjected to it on many occasions. I want to stab Mia Sara almost every time she appears on the screen, but Ferris and Cameron make likely and original characters that offer something slightly more entertaining than most teenage duos in movies of this sort. One major flaw - bunking from school is nowhere NEAR as hard as these kids make it look.

• Bethany M

  
  Hilarious! A classic!

• Emile T

  
  Great, great, great fun.

• Jennifer X

  
  "Anyone? anyone? Bueller?" has been so ingrained into the public jargon it's become a cliche, but that doesn't minimize the absolute delight this movie is. This is escapism and teen bias to the max, but as long as we are aware of bias this movie will never be… More
  "Anyone? anyone? Bueller?" has been so ingrained into the public jargon it's become a cliche, but that doesn't minimize the absolute delight this movie is. This is escapism and teen bias to the max, but as long as we are aware of bias this movie will never be considered antiauthoritarian. It's just FUN. Plus, Matthew Broderick used to be so sexy. What happened? I blame Sarah Jessica Parker. Mia Sara as Sloane is gorgeous, why couldn't they have ended up together in real life?

• erika b

  
  one of the best films from the 80's It was all around good

• AJ V

  
  I love this movie so much! I know all the lines and everything! This is an hilarious, fun, fantastic movie with an awesome cast and great story. Ferris is literally the coolest guy of the 80s. If you haven't seen this movie, please go rent it!

• danny d

  
  an absolute 80's classic, but at the same time easily one of the most overrated films ever. dont get me wrong, its very good. but i am always dumbfounded at the amount of people i meet that say this is one of their 10 favorite films ever. its just a really good 80's… More
  an absolute 80's classic, but at the same time easily one of the most overrated films ever. dont get me wrong, its very good. but i am always dumbfounded at the amount of people i meet that say this is one of their 10 favorite films ever. its just a really good 80's portrayal of the cool high school kid that everyone wants to be, but its no masterpiece.

• Spencer S

  
  The first time I ever saw this movie, I rented it, then watched it four times in a row.

• Lady D

  
  The comedy classic from the 80?s, an enjoyable rewatch of one of my chilfdhood favourites and still entertaining.. The well planned ?all angles covered? day off school, was something every school kid admired and would love to have gotten away with.

• KJ P

  
  It leads you up to one sequence that leaves a big huge gigantic smile on your face, however, so does the rest of the movie. This movie should be cherished by ever teen for many years more to come! Anyone who doesn't like this movie should take a second look!

• Aaron N

  
  [Ferris has snuck aboard a parade float] Ferris: Ladies and gentlemen, you are such a wonderful crowd, we'd like to play a little tune for you. It's one of my personal favorites and I'd like to dedicate it to a young man who doesn't think he's seen anything… More
  [Ferris has snuck aboard a parade float] Ferris: Ladies and gentlemen, you are such a wonderful crowd, we'd like to play a little tune for you. It's one of my personal favorites and I'd like to dedicate it to a young man who doesn't think he's seen anything good today - Cameron Frye, this one's for you.,, I've never been a big John Hughes fan. I respect the work that he's done in help defining a generation for teens to an extent, but some of his most noteworthy films don't do much for me. However, I am a fan of both Weird Science and this film. Its a fun movie about enjoying life because you should. Mathew Broderick stars as Ferris, a smart high school kid who decides to take a day off from school. While he can be a good student (judging by his knowledge) he is known around the school as a sort of cool rebel, a person all the other students love, but still remains an enemy to the dean of students, Mr. Rooney, played by Jeffrey Jones. After convincing his parents that he is in fact sick, Ferris gives his buddy Cameron, played by Alan Ruck, a call, and goes on to also get his girlfriend Sloane, played by Mia Sara, out of school as well. The three then take Cameron's father's prized Ferrari and head into Chicago to have a great day of their own. Over the course of the day, Ferris revels in the joys of his fun day, while his introverted buddy Cameron also grows as a person for various reasons. Meanwhile, both Mr. Rooney and Ferris's older sister, Jeanie, played by Jennifer Grey, become fed up with the idea that Ferris can getaway with ditching school and decide to do something about it on their own terms. This is really just an enjoyable film all around. While made in the 80s, it certainly doesn't feel as dated as certain other flicks. Yes the music, costumes, and certain looks recall the times, but the way the film has been made certainly lends itself to enjoyable revisits without thinking too much about what has changed. There is a sense of innocence that runs throughout this flick to certainly keep its positive intentions at the focus. Broderick excels at making Ferris a likable character and the personification of fun, however it is Ruck's Cameron that truly shines. His character has some deep issues, which over the course of this film become a larger focus and the ending result certainly provide an interesting sort of optimism that contrasts Ferris' overall fun senses. Jones also gets good laughs, while trying and repeatedly failing to catch Ferris. The overall tone of this film is certainly helped by Hughes' desire to show off a lot of Chicago, making the most of the cities sites, as well as setting the whole film to a good soundtrack, including the classic "Oh Yeah." Lot of fun all around. Ferris: Hey, Cameron. You realize if we played by the rules right now we'd be in gym?

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