Ferris Bueller's Day Off [VHS]

What can be said that hasn't already been stated? Ferris Bueller's day off has been surgically attached to my brain as the ultimate 'dream' film, which houses everything we could want; romance, comedy, tension, and great acting.Just to reiterate the plot, Ferris Bueller (played by the wonderful Matthew Brodrick) is the school kid that most of us can only dream of being! Not afraid of anything and a sky-high confidence, he wakes up one morning deciding to make it a '9' on his tally of 'sickies' for bunking off school. This time though, he wants to do something different, and after putting on the acts in front of his loving and truly sweet parents (I envy them - my mum always got annoyed for some reason, but my dad would secretly take me to play football at the park!) the plan goes ahead!Accompanying him on his plan is his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck), who plays a deep but fantastic role as the typical troubled teenager. For me, this is one of the highlights of the film. We've all been there, but emphasis is only put on puberty since the 70's, mainly because of changes in society and the way this affects us. Cameron is someone even I can relate to, and personal friends; afraid of his dad, afraid of messing up, afraid of life in general.Feris' girl-friend, Sloane, also gets in on the act when the 2 boys create a rather unique diversion, ringing the school to tell them that Sloane's grandmother suddenly passed away! And so, with them all free, they venture off into the city for an unforgettable day!...Their are 4 reasons why this ranks as one of my top feel good films of all time. Firstly, the most obvious, its been directed by John Hughes, who for the short lifespan he had directing films, was made up for by sheer quality. A moving soundtrack, excellent camera work, and fantastic script makes this one of his best - he just knows how to tap into your emotions.The second reason probably applies more now than when it was originally released, and that's that it's aged so well, and is an incredibly refreshing film when compared to todays standards of comedies, or indeed the genre of.. well, feel good, to which I can't even remember when a modern director took the time to release a family film that also has the same effect as films like this from the 80's!The Third reason is the soundtrack. As you've already read (unless you read this first, to which I'll say i'm VERY flattered!) the songs in this film are fantastic - a collection of tunes that made the 80's, and ones made purposefully for this film. The blend moments of humour (Star Wars sequence) and moments of romance, to that incredibly smooth "Ooooo yeeeah" vocalled song. Apologies for the poor description - thats one of those songs we all know, but can't place the title! It's a shame no CD was released for this soundtrack, but I keep looking anyway.The fourth and most important reason I love this film is because, like most of the other reviewers here, it's something we've always wanted to do, but never had the guts too. I personally look back at School and wish I had of took more risks, made better decisions, but like Cameron in this film, I fell for the 'worry' syndrome that plagued me for years. Even my mates would bunk and fill me in on how amazing it was. The furthest I got was going to the park during school with friends and drinking cheap French lager during the hot summers... tut tut!I personally find this film more moving than anything. Like I said, it's based around a dream that we all want - the excitement, the adventure, the suspense of not being caught, the romance of being their with your girlfriend (to which I fancied Ferris' girlfriend for many years!) and best friend. My favourite moment is when they visit the art gallery, and the lovely romantic music blends in, to which the scene ends on Ferris and Sloane kissing in the dark. I personally find that part incredibly touching - childhood sweethearts having the time of their lives :)If you haven't seen this film, then its simply a MUST if you love feel good films from the 80's, but still containing great humour and youth. I would say its for the 'older' family (ie not kiddies) because younger kids won't appreciate what's going, and what's involved. I just love this film... what more can I say?I'll never say its right that someone should bunk off school. But I learnt the hard way that you only regret 'one' thing in life, and thats the risks you never took. To which, if I could turn back time, I would have skipped most of my pointless 'P.S.E' lessons (to which were told time and time and time over why ethnic minorities are so wonderful....) and just been brave enough to break away from worry. Ferris Bueller is only a light hearted film, but in anyone who watches it, it'll tap into that parts of them that can only wish. That's what John Hughes does best!P.S If you like his films, you're probably no doubt aware of the brilliance of 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles', which is a wonderful film.

Good quality. Watch it when I need a laugh

Always a fun uplifting watch

A real 80's classic that everyone, even the kids, thoroughly enjoyed!

GREAT FUN FILM GREAT MUSIC AND A GREAT YOUNG CAST HIGHLY RECOMMENED .

Great movie

Remember it from being a teenager and watched with my teenage daughter on a Saturday night

The title says it all, Matthew tricking his best friend to skip class &; with his girlfriend having a great day out