Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 11, 1986
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HypermediocrityAug 17, 2012
Everything about this movie is a work of art. I laugh at everything that happens within this film. Whenever I'm showing a friend the amazingness of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, I quote everything before it happens. I'm annoying like that.
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lasttimeisawApr 9, 2012
This is a rare variety of Hollywood teen farce has aged pretty well since its birth 25 years ago, written and directed by the late John Hughes, it is a witty and awful jolly comedy without any vulgar intention like AMERICAN PIE franchise andThis is a rare variety of Hollywood teen farce has aged pretty well since its birth 25 years ago, written and directed by the late John Hughes, it is a witty and awful jolly comedy without any vulgar intention like AMERICAN PIE franchise and heralds Hughesâ… Expand
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python2000Aug 14, 2013
One of the most energetic, fun and entertaining movies I have ever seen. Matthew Broderick is perfect as cheeky Ferris Bueller, Alan Ruck is brilliant in the role of Cameron Frye who is always ill and worried. Even Charlie Sheen pops up as aOne of the most energetic, fun and entertaining movies I have ever seen. Matthew Broderick is perfect as cheeky Ferris Bueller, Alan Ruck is brilliant in the role of Cameron Frye who is always ill and worried. Even Charlie Sheen pops up as a teenager on drugs (he likes to stay in character long after filming is done). Ferris Buellers Day Off is one of the funniest most entertaining films I have ever seen I was never bored!… Expand
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PhilLJul 9, 2007
FUNNY, FUNNY and did I mention that it's FUNNY?
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askewglassesAug 30, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is just a masterpiece. It captures the essence of high school and is incredibly to boot. I was directed and written by John Hughes (Home Alone, The Breakfast Club) and with all of his early work it balances comedy right along with the darker moments. It's only flaw is that I think it doesn't quite tie up all the loose ends, which leaves the viewer wondering but I still wanted to see more. Its comedic, dark, and has some of my favourite characters in film.… Expand
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SpangleMay 28, 2015
It is not hard to see the appeal of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Featuring a great performance from Matthew Broderick, a funny script and great direction from John Hughes, and some oddly touching moments, this one has all the ingredients for aIt is not hard to see the appeal of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Featuring a great performance from Matthew Broderick, a funny script and great direction from John Hughes, and some oddly touching moments, this one has all the ingredients for a success. Luckily, it takes this ingredients and uses them wisely, ending up with a really good comedy. Though it may get a bit outlandish at times, it really captures the end of high school well and honestly just feels like a good time. It is an enjoyable little film that may not be entirely realistic, sure, but it surely delivers in the entertainment department and is a film that you wish would never end, unlike the end of high school, which cannot come soon enough for many. Overall, Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a classic that I am ashamedly just getting around to, however, it was more than worth the wait as it delivered exactly what I was hoping for: a funny high school comedy with some killer writing and acting.… Expand
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MATMAug 20, 2021
I love how “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” can get me to crack up simply by lingering on a facial expression by any of the cast. Terrific coming off age take that is fun from beginning to end. I give it an A, make a point to go see this movie.
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Minus_InfinityAug 10, 2022
Twist and shout baby! An absolute classic movie that's well worth rewatching again and again!
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cameronmorewoodNov 15, 2012
John Hughes made many great, intelligent, and wickedly witty films throughout the 80's. Bueller is one of his best, and its also one of the funniest movies I've ever seen.
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ReubenIsAGodJan 9, 2014
Such a great teen comedy easily my personal favorite of the john Huges films, The films full of heart wit and deeper meaning in my opinion and the dialog is superb and really shows how us teenagers intact with one and other and how we see theSuch a great teen comedy easily my personal favorite of the john Huges films, The films full of heart wit and deeper meaning in my opinion and the dialog is superb and really shows how us teenagers intact with one and other and how we see the world around us… Expand
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JCDec 9, 2007
It's funny how some of those 'professional' critics simply didn't get the point of the film, and thought it was a crass movie with no moral or message in the story.
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igorgaviMar 16, 2014
The movie is funny. Broderick is a bad actor, indeed. i liked it because the movie itself is good, and the actors won't make it a horrible movie. #NERDPOWER
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MiloGrayJan 16, 2020
If anyone calls this a bad film then I’ll personally rip out their guts and feed them to the makers of Cats - as they deserve to eat your **** organs
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FnnJun 3, 2020
This film never feels like it knows what it wants to be. at points it feels like I'm watching a kids movie, and other times where it really isn't. Ferris Bueller is also a really unlikeable character, I seriously don't care about him at all.This film never feels like it knows what it wants to be. at points it feels like I'm watching a kids movie, and other times where it really isn't. Ferris Bueller is also a really unlikeable character, I seriously don't care about him at all. Saying that their are some good moments. But yeh, I think its overrated.… Expand
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WalterLebowskiMay 19, 2014
I found it very strange that a teenage boy would spend his day off at mall and fine dining. It is rather what a middle age man with bad job would do on his day off. But that 's not my biggest complaint is not that. I don't mind if movie lacksI found it very strange that a teenage boy would spend his day off at mall and fine dining. It is rather what a middle age man with bad job would do on his day off. But that 's not my biggest complaint is not that. I don't mind if movie lacks logic or realism as long as it is entertaining.

My problem was that movie didn't live up to hype it got. I didn't find the movie as entertaining or funny as everyone on internet said nor I didn't find Ferris as cool or likable as everyone thinks.

First let me talk about the movie. The movie was very dull, boring, slow and uneventful for me. Even the situation that happens are not so entertaining sometime. For example, take museum scene. Sure setting a scene in museum is boring itself.But that is not a big problem. A good director can make a scene set in boring classroom interesting. What makes this scene boring is that characters do nothing. They do not do any mischief, they do not destroy anything, they do not do prank or the fact that do not give any witty remarks on any painting. They just stand and stare the painting. Instead camera shows the paintings. If I had to see the painting, I would use my internet to Google some painting or if I don't have internet, I would simply go to public library and read a book about painting. When fun thing actually happen i.e.; watching baseball game , they don't show much. Only time I laughed was when Ed Rooney was humiliated.

Now let me talk about Ferris Bueller himself. Even if I forget he lies and manipulate people who loves him the most, I still don't like this character. I did not find him cool at all. There is no strong reason why he is the most popular kid in school who is worshiped by everyone. Only special thing about him is his unbelievable luck. I found him boring guy who keeps on explaining why is he cool.… Expand
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StevenFMar 21, 2013
John Hughes introduces us to another character stuck inside his head,the teenage dynamo Ferris Bueller.
Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick, decides to create an elaborate hoax out of one of the oldest pastimes of the generation, skippingJohn Hughes introduces us to another character stuck inside his head,the teenage dynamo Ferris Bueller.
Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick, decides to create an elaborate hoax out of one of the oldest pastimes of the generation, skipping school. But what sets this film part as another teen movie is not the premise of the film, but the actual character of Bueller and is influence on his little entourage of classmates and is entire school who hear about his 'illness'.
Ferris orchestrates several ways so as his day off goes smoothly, dummy in the bed, recorded message for the doorbell etc, but a persistent school principal (Jeffrey Jones) may just wreck that.
The day really consists of various places that Ferris has clearly wanted to visit, and a very memorable scene at a parade, which is just too enjoyable.
Alan Ruck also stars as the worrying and depressive Cameron, Ferris' best friend but someone who has issues with his parents. Mia Sara plays Sloane, Ferris' girlfriend, who Ferris manages to get out of school.
The movie has all the vintage touches of Hughes, the in-your-face cinematography and the exaggerated moments of simple scenarios with pounding music to signify the scene.
Ferris continuously speaks directly to the camera, this is quite clever in that we see the influence and effect that he has on the other characters and the bigger, overall picture of what is being told, he is narrating the insecurities that teens face in their everyday lives, and what it means to be free, and also the simple case of not having everything doesn't necessarily make him unhappy.
What I feel took the film down though was Hughes excessive use of his dramatised camera techniques, they just become annoying and didn't suit the style of the film at all, and the film could have benefited greatly without them.
The message within the film does do the whole feature justice though, dealing with problems head on and looking out for your friends couldn't be more heartfelt in this film. Something as simple as freedom for the youth couldn't be more important, and Matthew Broderick has the perfect face and charm to put across that message. Certainly not an amazing film, but the agenda that the film has is one of the upmost importance and is a nice deterrent from the typical teen films that we are now accustomed to, if you don't stop for a while and admire it, you might just miss it.… Expand
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oblique15May 11, 2013
Love or hate this movie It`s an obvious classic. The only reason I give it a 8 instead of a 10 is I don`t really like the main character, hes kind of annoying but some how this is still one of those movies that live forever.
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Compi24Apr 11, 2013
John Hughes's youthful relatability and humor clearly shine in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," an adventurously charming love letter to being young and living in Chicago.
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MovieGuysFeb 18, 2014
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a showboat for teenage farce and "passive aggressive"-ness, but ends up being short on substance. The whole thing is superficial.
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thelonleytigerzMar 10, 2012
tom cruise was just brutal i hated his singing and his no shirt swandive it wasnt poopalisious..........but then again its my favorite movie. im a tough critic
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DLCFeb 9, 2008
Old movie full of 80's.Somehow without a plot, a meaning, a sense.The beginning is nice,when Broderick talk into camera and show his inventions to evade. But the characters of people are completely absent. The girl seems a doll,the Old movie full of 80's.Somehow without a plot, a meaning, a sense.The beginning is nice,when Broderick talk into camera and show his inventions to evade. But the characters of people are completely absent. The girl seems a doll,the friend a future psychopath flat from a father that not exist if not in the car, the relatives absolutely unrealistic. A dream that can never be realistic. Absolutely deviating and poor.… Expand
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ChrisMNov 3, 2005
Come on. This movie is such a classic it's ridiculous. Beyond that it is hilarious. Who doesn't watch at least part of it every time it's on t.v.
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M.G.Dec 27, 2005
You are INSANE if you don't love this 80's cult classic...it is one of if not the best movie from that time...the only one i like about as much is breakfast club.
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TheAnti360FoxMay 8, 2011
Broderick, Jones and Grey put on great performances in this widely-known, cult-classic film about every teenager's dream: to skip school and take the day off.
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ZilcellMay 10, 2012
This is the feel-good movie of the century.
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DoehlMar 24, 2012
I cannot understand how a filmmaker so ruthlessly dedicated to finding the true heart of the tortured teenage soul could create the most deceptive, commercial teenager in the history of film without giving him a heart or a soul.
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Iky009Jan 3, 2014
Um dos filmes das divertido da década de 80, um clássico da comédia inesquecível considerado por mim um dos melhores adolescente de todos os tempos, um clássico.
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jakejamesJan 29, 2013
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is not about Ferris Bueller. It's about the characters surrounding him and the behavior he can evoke. Everybody knows it's really Cameron Frye's Day Off, anyway.
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TrilobiteGJun 13, 2015
Just a brilliant comedy. Everything about this film is smart and feel good. The characters are intriguing, a few which are a little one dimensional, but apart from that everyone here has a funny and clever motive to do something and theJust a brilliant comedy. Everything about this film is smart and feel good. The characters are intriguing, a few which are a little one dimensional, but apart from that everyone here has a funny and clever motive to do something and the comedy built around that just slots in so beautifully around the other characters motives (seeing them get annoyed is an essential part of this). Brilliant Comedy… Expand
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gracjanskiJan 10, 2021
the problem of the movie is, it is so dumb and unrealistic, that I shut it off after 40 minutes. In addition Matthew Broderick is very arrogant in the movie.
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kyle20ellisMar 20, 2022
As much as I like this film, I actually consider Planes, Trains and Automobiles John Hughes' best film. Ferris Bueller's Day Off is immensely fun and likable as both a comedy and a film. It is marred slightly by some of the sentimentality,As much as I like this film, I actually consider Planes, Trains and Automobiles John Hughes' best film. Ferris Bueller's Day Off is immensely fun and likable as both a comedy and a film. It is marred slightly by some of the sentimentality, but the story is engaging and the script is smart and funny. Hughes does a very admirable job directing, and the film also boasts some lovely cinematography and a catchy soundtrack. Then there is the acting, I liked all the performances in this movie. Matthew Broderick indeed plays an arrogant, spoiled and bratty sort of character, but he actually manages to give him some likability too. Alan Ruck is also excellent as his melancholy friend, and Mia Sara is gorgeous as his girlfriend. But it is Jeffrey Jones who almost steals the show as he suffers all those humiliations he goes through. In conclusion, I like it a lot and it is one of Hughes' best. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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reviewfrom19842Feb 17, 2017
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a classic coming of age story with amazing writing, charterers and a great story. A perfect movie to watch when your sick.
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cmontrecMar 1, 2019
There are certain good elements, some scenes quite funny, but overall a mediocre movie.
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IHart421Apr 10, 2020
The Movie still has some memorable moments and good humor, but the movie hasn't aged very well. still a good to watch either way
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DogeGamer2015May 24, 2020
Although it has its memorable moments, it falls short of the plot and charisma of the characters.
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badmoonsoulJun 13, 2020
incredibly overhyped and overrated with no character development from Ferris. He just gets away with everything and he is an undeserving hero with no likable qualities. He's rude to his friends and incredibly selfish. The adults are alsoincredibly overhyped and overrated with no character development from Ferris. He just gets away with everything and he is an undeserving hero with no likable qualities. He's rude to his friends and incredibly selfish. The adults are also stupid. Overall a waste of a film. People who find it funny are idiots… Expand
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AJ_13May 27, 2022
How ironic is it watching this film the day before waking up corona sick havin an exam? I ended up going to college so I guess I didn't learn anything from Ferris...
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TyranianApr 9, 2019
This is a fun and reasonably clever film with good performances and humour.
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IllusivemaN7Feb 24, 2015
This is an original, well written, hilarious piece of cinematography. Every role is cast perfectly, the movie will have you laughing through most of its plot except the parts where you aren't supposed which are well done and written as well.This is an original, well written, hilarious piece of cinematography. Every role is cast perfectly, the movie will have you laughing through most of its plot except the parts where you aren't supposed which are well done and written as well. True classic!… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeApr 4, 2016
His day off just seems like another misadventure from the beginning, but it makes us look farther into the story and you'll love every single bit of this story just as no other story.
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MasterRileyJul 23, 2016
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a great coming of age story all adolescents should see. With great writing, great comedy, and great casting and performances it has truly become a classic.
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alejandro970Aug 2, 2020
Have you skipped school for fun? This is the story of a sly young boy, cunning enough to miss school without being caught. Flavored with nostalgia for the 80s, it is a good bet for a weekend, when it is not too demanding.
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MonkiReviewsMay 30, 2017
A great story, and very funny. The characters steal cars, make jokes, and go on one big adventure. The big problem I had was swearing a lot, but it doesn't overshadow the rest. Worth a watch!
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NintendoGamer1Jun 19, 2019
Ferris Bueller provides a very fun escape into the smaller parts of life while also delivering on being a timeless 80s classic.
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Rcavey92212Apr 23, 2020
As a kid I liked this film but never got the big deal about it. As an adult I absolutely love it and find it so hilarious. Matthew Broderick (Godzilla) is so hilarious in the lead but the film's real MVP is Jennifer Grey ( Dirty Dancing) asAs a kid I liked this film but never got the big deal about it. As an adult I absolutely love it and find it so hilarious. Matthew Broderick (Godzilla) is so hilarious in the lead but the film's real MVP is Jennifer Grey ( Dirty Dancing) as his sister. She's hilariously negative and her seen with Charlie Sheen (Wraith) is everything. As well all know we just experience the best cut day ever and Broderick is wonderfully charasmatic. And don't let me forget Alan Ruck (Twister) as his worrisome, likable friend Cameron. All in all the film was deservedly a huge hit and is definitely a classic.

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tamcwlmmDec 28, 2017
Wauw, this is such a fun, hilarious movie from beginning to end. I laughed so much during this movie i can't even count it anymore.
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realperson2018Jul 17, 2020
Sly and funny. It is the ageless, perfect summer teen movie. Light-hearted fun with a good-heart.
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antim8Feb 5, 2018
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FilipeNetoJan 16, 2022
This movie is a light and fun comedy that takes us back to school days. After all, who hasn't wanted to take a day off and simply enjoy their youth? I think all teens have felt this urge, and often have, or played sick for one more day toThis movie is a light and fun comedy that takes us back to school days. After all, who hasn't wanted to take a day off and simply enjoy their youth? I think all teens have felt this urge, and often have, or played sick for one more day to themselves. What, surely, will never have happened is something as complex and sophisticated as what Ferris Bueller decided to do.

The film is fun and uses a tasteful comedy style, without good resources, able to delight the whole family. John Hughes assures a firm and intelligent direction, who guides the film with skill, combining a creative and intelligent story with a very well written and thought out sense of humor.

The still young and inexperienced Matthew Broderick does a good job as the protagonist, and is already showing signs of the talent he will develop in mature works. He knew how to give his character a strong charisma, combined with a rebelliousness and stubbornness typical of a teenager who has been pampered too much. Mia Sara did an equally competent job, even though she's a more cliché character: she's the pretty, popular girlfriend, who's obviously also one of the school's cheerleaders. We find characters like her in virtually every teen comedy! Personally, I didn't like Alan Ruck very much. The actor is good and does what he can, but the character is irritating with all his spoiled rich boy whining. However, it's not just Broderick that makes the movie worthwhile: Jeffrey Jones' incredible work also deserves applause. He gave life to the school principal, who wants to prove that Ferris Bueller is deliberately skipping classes, and at the expense of that, he goes through a series of hilarious situations where, of course, he suffers hard. It's an impressive work by this actor, which makes us laugh until we cry.

Technically, it's a film that doesn't have any major demerits, but it also has little that stands out: it has good cinematography, an excellent soundtrack and a series of witty and well-written dialogues, but everything else is within the standard you would expect from a 80s comedy.… Expand
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GrantD243Oct 3, 2018
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is an easy film to watch. It's lighthearted, the comedy is good, and it's got that 80s movie vibe that I'm a sucker for. Some elements of the story don't work for me, but I can get past that pretty easily. It's one ofFerris Bueller's Day Off is an easy film to watch. It's lighthearted, the comedy is good, and it's got that 80s movie vibe that I'm a sucker for. Some elements of the story don't work for me, but I can get past that pretty easily. It's one of the most re-watchable movies out there, I think.… Expand
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clem666May 3, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The perfect american teenage boy success story. Matthew Broderick's acting (playing as Ferris Bueller) is miraculous: he is always in the right tone, never acts too much, never misses any line ! Yet he an be a jackass sometimes or have a really dumb face but that's all. The rest of cast is iconic with the marvelous Mia Sara and the gorgeous Jennifer Grey.

Coming from this kind of comedy movies I didn't expect the characters to evolve that way. If some don't change from start to end (as the principal or Bueller's girlfriend), others change a lot. It's hard to identify if this movie is rather for kids (surely not considering its vulgarity at some point) or teenagers (because some jokes are frankly childish). As an adult you may want to retain some few lessons.

I was really skeptical when I understood that the movie wanted to make school look like a horrible boring and brain-washing prison but as the plot moved on I realized things were a bit deeper than that. Of course there are some major critics to the adults world but some other things are just unexcusable, like the fact that Ferris' parents admit they prefer him to his sister, that the police puts someone who is in theorical danger in custody, and that crashing a car is not supposed to be the best way to assume yourself.

In conclusion there are some parts looking just like a 'Home Alone' movie and some others that are way more inspired and original.… Expand
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swatkins2002Apr 8, 2020
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is an excellent high school flick, with fantastic cinematogrophy, especially the fourth wall breaks.
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MikinnaApr 9, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story of a teenager who pretends to be sick to take a day off of school is a classic story that almost everybody can relate to, which is why I think this film is considered such a classic. Although the extent that Ferris goes to pull off his lie is a little unrealistic, it still adds to the comedic aspect of the film that everyone loves. Overall, I think that John Hughes made another great film and one that has stayed iconic and fun to watch, even over 30 years after it premiered.… Expand
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CameronMinterApr 14, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty enjoyable movie; provides an interesting plot based around the stereotypical teenager angst, which leads into some funny scenarios. My favorite scene was definitely the parade scene. Only thing I didn't enjoy about the movie is Mr. Rooney. He's one of the most annoying characters I've ever seen and he bothered me so much throughout the course of the movie.… Expand
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dwhiteley854Apr 25, 2020
John Hughes wrote many good movies in his day including "sixteen candles" and "home alone". This movie is a comedy about a teenage boy ditching school to have a fun day. Pretty much any teenagers dream come true. Most people know someone inJohn Hughes wrote many good movies in his day including "sixteen candles" and "home alone". This movie is a comedy about a teenage boy ditching school to have a fun day. Pretty much any teenagers dream come true. Most people know someone in their life who is a lot like Ferris Bueller, someone who is fun, goofy, spontaneous and rule breaking. I love this comedy film, mainly because of Ferris and Cameron's friendship. The energy of the movie is so upbeat and fun. It's a great movie for family movie nights.… Expand
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Bodyguard6000Jan 26, 2021
This is probably my favorite movie of all time. It’s light hearted, goofy and hilarious. It also has a good meaning in it. The movie makes me want to live ever day for the moments in them and make memories with my friends. I’ve seen thisThis is probably my favorite movie of all time. It’s light hearted, goofy and hilarious. It also has a good meaning in it. The movie makes me want to live ever day for the moments in them and make memories with my friends. I’ve seen this movie multiple times, and I always laugh.… Expand
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MaddoxWhiteApr 24, 2021
My favorite movie of all time. Just a really enjoyable time to see the story play out. A bit over the top and cheesy, but that's what makes it good.
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royalguy07Aug 22, 2022
Enjoyed this and was fun to see all the inspiration it gave to more modern movies.
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zaneycriticFeb 25, 2022
Classic, well constructed, rewarding payoff. The plot is a little bit cookie cutter but has been tried and tested to be good. All while well constructed comedy is tightly packed into the script and appropriate. 8/10
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FionanMurphyAug 14, 2022
A simple relatable teen film in the same vein as the breakfast club and back to the future
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