Save Ferris! (Ferris Bueller's Day Off (DVD))

Member Name: MonsoonBaby

Product:	Ferris Bueller's Day Off (DVD)
Date:	10/07/09 (6 review reads)
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Advantages: Light hearted, great turn from Matthew Broderick, Directed by John Hughes, Good '80s cheese!

Disadvantages: None-unless these sorts of comedies or '80s comedies do not appeal to you.

"Bueller...Bueller?"

The above quotation is one of the most memorable lines of the classic '80s film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." John Hughes, director of other classic 80s films such as The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles and Pretty In Pink directs this amusing tale of the most popular kid in school's day off. Audiences familiar with those other Hughes films I have listed should expect to see more light-hearted humour tinged with tender moments and sorrow between the characters.

When Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) decides to bunk a day off school, everyone knows about it. Intrusting his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) into the proceedings, the trio embark on a fun-filled day across downtown Chicago, whilst avoiding Ferris' sister Jeanie (Jennifer Grey) and strict Principal Ed Rooney (Jeffrey Jones). During this day, they enjoy such outings as a trip to a baseball game, dining at a fancy restaurant and visiting an art gallery whilst all the while cruising around in Cameron's Fathers' precious sports car, something that Cameron has been strictly forbidden to touch, let alone drive. Unbeknown to them, the whole school have caught on to Ferris' sickness claim, believing it to be true and desperately trying to "Save Ferris" as all the while he is driving around Chicago. Throughout the course of the film, school Principal Ed Rooney sets out to expose Ferris as bunking rather than actually being sick. Here we are treated to scene upon scene of the Principal's intentions failing horribly, with some slapstick humour thrown in for good measure. Without any spoilers, the film ends with a memorable incident involving Cameron's Fathers' Ferrari.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is an excellent light-hearted comedy with the typical '80s cheese added in. John Hughes once again manages to show both the humour and craziness of this particular day in Ferris' life, alongside the more serious aspects, such as the pain that Ferris' best friend Cameron has been hiding for most of his life. It successfully manages to show teenage angst through these moments. The audience are supposed to feel quite involved in this film, and this is done by the use of the scenes in which Ferris speaks to the camera. In these scenes, Ferris often tells the audience his thoughts, or school survival tips. This also further builds Ferris' character up as a more loveable, if not a little cocky, teenager. At 102 minutes, it does not feel too long, or too short. Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a lovable film that can be watched time and time again without it getting boring. If you are in the mood for a comedy, I strongly recommend you check out this sometime.

Summary: Another fine '80s comedy from John Hughes.