Director: John Hughes
Writer: John Hughes (Screenplay)
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffret Jones, Jennifer Grey, Cindy Pickett, Lyman Ward
Plot: A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the principal thinks of that.
There may be spoilers the rest of the review
Verdict: Stand Out Teen Comedy
Story: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off starts by showing Ferris (Broderick) feeling unwell trying to convince his parents he is well enough to go to school even though his sister Jeanie (Grey) she through his game. Of course we know that Ferris is faking and he aims to make the most of the beautiful day before explaining how to get through each one of the days without being busted. Ferris awakens his best friend Cameron (Ruck) who is struggling with plenty of different mental illness as he struggles with his depression.
Principal Rooney (Jones) doesn’t believe that Ferris is really sick and plans to expose Ferris in an attempt to stop his popularity ruling the school. When Sloane (Sara) Ferris’s girlfriend gets a call about her grandmother dying Rooney thinks he has Ferris busted but ends up getting left red faced before the three friends head out for a day on the town in Cameron’s dad’s vintage Ferrari. The three have one of the last great days out before facing the reality that they will be going on separate directions once the school year is over.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is actually a year older than me and it still remains one of the most refreshing stories in the business. It does try to keep everyone happy because it starts very jovial before showing the real problem the three friends will face, moving on past school looking at futures they just don’t know what they want from. This always plays well for me because we all have been there in the past. On the negative it is all very farfetched with the idea they can do all of those things on a school day (I’m not expect but sports don’t normally happen during a school day). This will remain the best of the teen comedies for many more years to come because of how simple it is to see sometime school kids just need a day to play rather than all study. (8/10)
Actor Review
Matthew Broderick: Ferris Bueller popular student who knows how to get what he wants out of everyone, after taking a sick day he decides to enjoy the day with his friends. Matthew gives a great performance that will still remain one of the best in the genre to date. (9/10)
Alan Ruck: Cameron Frye depressed best friend to Ferris who reluctantly struggles with the decision to join Ferris on his day off. Cameron faces up to his own personal problems as the day continues before final letting it all out. Alan gives a good performance in what works very well with Matthew’s Ferris. (8/10)
Mia Sara: Sloane girlfriend of Ferris who joins on the adventure after getting let out of school thanks to a cleverly placed phone call to the Police. Mia gives a good performance showing she was going to become a bigger name in the business. (7/10)
Jeffrey Jones: Ed Rooney principal who makes it his mission to prove that Ferris is skiving but ends up getting caught up in the middle of series of pranks. Jeffrey gives a good performance and makes for a perfect villain performance against our Ferris. (8/10)
Jennifer Grey: Jeanie Bueller Ferris’ sister who is jealous that everyone can believe whatever he says and as the day continues she gets angrier before getting a reality check. Jennifer gives a good performance as the jealous sister but her time of her life was just around the corner. (7/10)
Support Cast: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has a supporting cast who as the day continues grow worried about the condition of Ferris with the rumour of his sickness being serious continues to spread. Add in the concerned parents who think Ferris is really sick.
Director Review: John Hughes – John does a great job directing this all time classic. (9/10)
Comedy: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off will make you laugh even if certain jokes may have dated a bit. (8/10)
Settings: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off each setting the three goes to puts them in more danger of being caught as the story unfolds. (9/10)
Suggestion: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is one that you really have to have seen during your lifetime. (Watch)
Best Part: Cameron and the Ferrari.
Worst Part: isn’t really one.
Funniest Scene: Cameron losing it with the Ferrari.
Favourite Quote: Ferris ‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.’
Believability: No (0/10)
Chances of Tears: No (0/10)
Chances of Sequel: No
Post Credits Scene: No
Awards: Nominated for one Golden Globe for Best Actor.
Oscar Chances: No
Box Office: $70 Million
Budget: $6 Million
Runtime: 1 Hour 43 Minutes
Tagline: Leisure Rules
Overall: All Time Classic
Rating 
