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zingy
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 Ferris Bueller's Day Off Ferris Bueller's Day Off Quote: Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a 1986 American teen coming-of-age comedy film written and directed by John Hughes. It stars Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones and Jennifer Grey.
The film follows high school senior Ferris Bueller, who decides to skip school and spend the day in downtown Chicago. Accompanied by his girlfriend Sloane Peterson and his best friend Cameron Frye, he creatively avoids his school's Dean of Students Edward Rooney, his resentful sister Jeanie, and his parents. During the film, Broderick occasionally breaks the fourth wall by speaking directly to the camera to explain to the audience his character's techniques and thoughts.
Hughes wrote the screenplay in less than a week and shot the film – on a budget of $6 million – over several months in late 1985. Featuring many famous Chicago landmarks including the Willis Tower and the Art Institute of Chicago, the film was Hughes' love letter to the city: "I really wanted to capture as much of Chicago as I could. Not just in the architecture and landscape, but the spirit."
Released by Paramount Pictures on June 11, 1986, Ferris Bueller's Day Off became one of the top grossing films of the year and was enthusiastically received by critics and audiences alike. Unfortunately, comedies like Ferris Bueller's Day Off don't come around anymore. Classic. A
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Libs
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Probably my all-time favorite movie about a teenager (or group of them). Yup, even more than Clueless.
A very high A.
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Maverikk
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Saw this when it came out, and it has remained one of my all time favorites ever since. I don't know if I've ever laughed as hard as I did like I laughed when Jeanie kicks Rooney in the face over and over. 
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Terminator1997
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one of the best comedies of the 1980's
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BJ
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totaly awesome film, though it has been a long time since the last time i watched the greatness.
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Miruvor
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Fantastic film.
I think it's safe to say that that would have been our guilty desire as teenagers, those of us who no longer are.
Bueller? Bueller?
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torrino
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torrino wrote: #1-10...
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986, John Hughes)
... 'Nuff said.
It's in my top ten of all time. A+
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torrino
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BJ wrote: BJs Grade:
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totaly awesome film, though it has been a long time since the last time i watched the greatness. Go buy it! It's like $7 now.
I watch this more than any other movie. Yup, even Spinal Tap.
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Maverikk
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Judging by the fact that only a few have commented on this movie (and if you noticed, everybody is in strong agreement about how highly they regard it) I'd say there are quite a few of you who have never seen it, and you seriously need to rent this. You definitely won't be sorry that you did.
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baumer72
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Ferris Bueller's day Off was John Hughes last great teen film and what a way to go out. FBDO is and will always be a classic of cinema. I don't think it will age, I don't think it will be lost on different generations, and I don't think it will ever lose it's lustre. It is one of the all time classic Hollywood films and it is quintessential viewing for anyone who wants to know how to skip school and what to do on your time off.
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Maverikk
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baumer72 wrote: Ferris Bueller's day Off was John Hughes last great teen film and what a way to go out. FBDO is and will always be a classic of cinema. I don't think it will age, I don't think it will be lost on different generations, and I don't think it will ever lose it's lustre. It is one of the all time classic Hollywood films and it is quintessential viewing for anyone who wants to know how to skip school and what to do on your time off.
10/10 I definitely figured that you'd like it, and I agree, it's timeless. It plays as well today as it did back in the 80's, and I don't think it will ever lose that quality.
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Looks like a movie I should see one day.
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Maverikk
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Dr. Lecter wrote: Looks like a movie I should see one day. Lecter [-X any movie fan is not a true movie fan until he/she has seen Ferris Bueller's Day Off. :razz:
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Libs
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Maverikk wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: Looks like a movie I should see one day. Lecter [-X any movie fan is not a true movie fan until he/she has seen Ferris Bueller's Day Off. :razz: Lecter, you haven't seen it? Bleh!
Mav, where's your review of Closer? Heh. :razz:
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Maverikk
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Libs wrote: Mav, where's your review of Closer? Heh. :razz: I'm nervous about posting my comments on it. I'm nervous about posting my Garden State comments, too. Did you see my A Beautiful Mind evaluation? 
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Libs
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Maverikk wrote: Libs wrote: Mav, where's your review of Closer? Heh. :razz: I'm nervous about posting my comments on it. I'm nervous about posting my Garden State comments, too. Did you see my A Beautiful Mind evaluation? You didn't like them, I'm guessing. Heh.
I can understand Closer, because that's a *very* love it or hate it type.
You didn't like Garden State, though? Ew.
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Maverikk
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Libs wrote: You didn't like them, I'm guessing. Heh.
I can understand Closer, because that's a *very* love it or hate it type.
You didn't like Garden State, though? Ew. No, they both scored really high with me, actually.
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matatonio
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FUn FUn FUn FUn FUn! great comedy
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Great movie. I love the Chicago scene... on the float. I think that's how I first discovered my fetish with musicals and, ultimately, my homosexual tendencies 
Or not. Lecter, go rent this. It's one of the best movies of the 80s.
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Dr. Lecter
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Man, it's really sad that I still haven't seen this. I am waiting for a good new DVD edition to come out in Germany and I'll give it a blind-buy.
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Maverikk
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Dr. Lecter wrote: Man, it's really sad that I still haven't seen this. I am waiting for a good new DVD edition to come out in Germany and I'll give it a blind-buy. Lecter, this is without a doubt the best high school comedy ever made!
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Jmart
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This movie is every teenagers dream. Fantastic film.
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One of the greatest comedies of all-time. Very charming, witty, and often hilarious. Simple premise but executed fantastically. Career-defining performances by most of the cast. Memorable characters and great dialogue. One of my favourites.
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This Movie is awsome, Its one of the best teen films I've seen
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