"Ferris Buellar's Day Off" is a classic 1980's comedy, written and directed by John Hughes.
Ferris Buellar is not your typical high school student. He has his life planned out pretty well...and today, that involves taking the day off from school. Along with his hypochondriac best friend Cameron and his girlfriend Sloane, Ferris looks to take the city of Chicago by storm. However, Ed Rooney, the high school principal with an axe to grind, is looking to bring Ferris down hard. In addition, Ferris must also contend with his easily irritated sister, Jeanie. But, with his laid-back attitude and quick wit...Ferris keeps one step ahead.
John Hughes is one of the most noted directors of the 1980's, and "Ferris Buellar" is quite possibly his masterpiece. He uses every set to the fullest, and brings out both laughs and sympathy for his characters. Granted, he does stretch reality to a degree...but that is what makes Ferris Buellar so appealing. He is larger than life, a legend and an icon...and he knows this. Ferris' impromptu conversations with the audience makes you feel as if you are along for the ride...and there are some true gut-buster moments. Most of them revolve around clueless principal Rooney...and watching as his day gets progressively worse as Ferris has the time of his life is true poetic irony.
There are movies that you can watch a thousand times...and they are just as great the one thousand and first time as it was the first time you ever saw it. "Ferris Buellar's Day Off" is one of them.
Starring - Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey, Kristy Swanson, Ben Stein, and Charlie Sheen. Directed by John Hughes.
Time - 1 hour, 42 minutes. Rated - PG-13 (Mild comedic violence, language, adult situations)
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