same here. i can recite the whole thing word for word, song for song, sound effect for sound effect. i cant even begin to count how many times ive seen it
This is the only movie I will never get bored of. It’s just perfection. I have to at least watch it once a year which I don’t do with any other movies because they often get redundant.
Ferris Bueller was a fun movie. He really packed it in, made the most of the day. My favorite movie is the 1956 version of 'Moby Dick'. The whole thing is amazing.
It's my favorite movie of all-time too. It celebrates life and has a positive optimistic spirit. Like most of John Hughes' movies there's something very genuine and honest about it, which helps it connect with people across generations. No matter my mood, I always feel better after I watch it.
@@johnwilkesbooth9339 Back to the Future 2 was confusing as hell, lol, but with some hilarious scenes! But without Part 2 we wouldn't have Part 3 with that fantastic ending which is tied with Ferris Bueller for my second favorite movie. Back to the Future Part 1 is my all time favorite movie.
great analysis. I love it like you do because it resonates with me on a personal level. The museum scene to me is one of the most brilliant scenes in movie history--totally out of place if you don't think about its meaning or personal significance to the director, but pure perfection once you do
Great job on this video. Thank you so much making it and sharing your thoughts. Brought me back to when I saw it in HS. We all wanted to be Ferris, but were all truly Cameron. Cheers.
Great Review! I just watched this classic a few days ago and absolutely watched it and was trying to find a video that could help capture why i enjoyed it so much, this was perfect!
If you put yourself in the shoes of Ferris, this movie is the ultimate teenager power fantasy. You're a white male teen heartthrob with a hot girlfriend, a lackey who does whatever you say despite protest, doting parents, a sister that is envious of you and your ability to always avoid trouble, a baffoonish principal who you always manage to outsmart, and the admiration of your entire community which rallies together to help you when they think you're ill. You get to skip school and go on fantastic adventures without consequence. If that's all there was to the film, then I probably wouldn't think much of it. Ferris Bueller's Day Off would be just a decent goofball comedy, probably one that wouldn't persist through the ages. However, Cameron singlehandedly saves the film and gives it all the heart and substance to achieve its status as a classic. He is so good that some believe he's the real protagonist of the story. While initially seen as a victim of Ferris' irresponsible antics, it's clear he is really a deeply insecure, troubled fellow desperate to escape the loveless family life he finds himself in. Ferris seems really inconsiderate at first, until the few times throughout the movie where he breaks the fourth wall to talk to the audience about Cameron, saying that he actually loves him and wants the best for him. Ferris wants him to break out of his shell, have fun, and realize his potential. The scenes where Cameron "goes berserk" and becomes catatonic feel genuine, and the scene where he kicks his father's car feels earned despite its change in tone. Easily the best scene in the movie is when the trio go to the art museum, in particular Cameron staring at the painting. Brilliant, impactful visual storytelling, there. Ferris Bueller is a great film, worthy of praise and analysis even today. I totally see why everyone loves it.
@@WazilianFilms every Aspiring Script writer does. Imagine writing one of the most iconic and funny movies of all time I less than a week . Not to mention how good this movie has aged , this movie was aimed at teens in the 80s yet it still feels fresh in 2022. ( talking about this movie has made me want to rewatch it again)
@@thenonsenseguy2364 i might just go on a john hughes binge tonight. imagine having a filmography where almost every film is an iconic staple of pop culture history
My mom did the opposite, she avoided showing me this movie until I was graduated. She was afraid I'd get some extra ideas and I missed enough school as it was
I bought a new sports car a few years ago, and the way that I announced it to my friends was by sending them a picture of Ferris and Cameron staring into the garage and then a picture of my new car. 'Ferris' is an enduring classic. The other thing that you didn't mention about Ferris Bueller is that he's not a sports star, he wasn't a great musician (at all), he was a somewhat young-looking average guy... who really liked to have fun. The other thing that I read online somewhere was that the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off was one big daydream. The entire thing. Maybe Ferris was daydreaming it. Maybe Sloane was daydreaming it. Maybe Cameron was daydreaming it. But most importantly, we were all daydreaming it.
I thoroughly enjoyed your fantastic summary of this cherished classic! Thirteen-year-old me walked out of a matinee screening of the movie in 1986 feeling high as a kite I loved it so much. It instantly became a favourite and remains so to this day. I'm very happy the movie got you, too.
The night I thought my dad committed. I sat in bed and played please please please by the smiths for the whole night until I heard he was ok. The museum scene has joked me up ever since. It might be my favorite scene of all time. The harsh pain of the trauma I have yet mixed with love and so much peace
Probably top five for me. There is some pretty stiff competition, mostly coming from other 80's movies (Dirty Dancing, Back to the Future, Star Trek: the voyage home, Groundhog Day, Nat Lapoons Vacation, Romancing the Stone, Big, Raising Arizona).
I realized that my wife and I were old when we had our 19 yo son and his girlfriend watch FBDO with us one evening. While we were laughing our A_ _ es off, they just sat there politely quiet. Damn! My spouse and I were hs teachers btw.
This is my all time FAVORITE movie!!! I remember when I was about 12 or 13 I was sick and my older brother brought over a movie he thought I would enjoy watching since I was sick; think I had the flu. Anyway, that movie just happened to be Ferris Buller’s Day Off! There is a running joke between myself and a friend of mine about the very last scene, the school bus. The girl Rooney sits next to looks like her only on a ‘nerdy’ level. Every time I watch this, I’m like, “hey Jennifer look! It’s you!”
I love this movie also, but, for me, it's not a movie about Ferris Buehler. As pointed out, he is a static character, and, quite frankly, an asshole. I prefer tales of redemption. I love this movie because of the Cameron and Sloan characters. Cameron is the one that gets the most out of the day off. He grows up and becomes a man. He NEEDED this day off. Yes, that's exactly what Ferris says, so perhaps he's not 100% asshole. But still, the movie is not about him. Sloan is eye candy, and I am a guy, so eye candy is OK. I had so many dreams about Mia Sara back in the day, and I know she's done other movies, but this is the one that made her my fantasy girl for a while (until another fantasy girl came along). I also love the character arc for Principal Rooney. Of course, his arc is negative. He goes from a vindictive bully to a defeated shell of himself. I own this movie on DVD and watch it several times a year.
Here is my perspective of this movie. The main character was a narcissistic self absorbed sociopath whose only concern was using and deceiving people to get his own way. He lies to his parents, he impersonates a parent, he uses his ‘best friend’ to the max who is emotionally brittle from an abusive father. Please refute anything I say.
@@rhk4680 that’s interesting. i think this all has aged incredibly well. pacing wise no scene drags or is cut short, the way it’s shot feels very much of the time but i don’t equate that to being aged poorly. and the fast paced editing really suits the pacing as well
" The idea of skipping school or work or any form of responsibility is something that anyone can relate to"...Really??? And you think you are smart and analytical? You are pretentious, that is sure, but having such bad habits as something worth aspiring to, or even having such wishes, to skip work or any form of responsibility simply makes you lazy, and not really smart... You are still young if you were in fourth grade in 2011, and maybe you will learn the value of work habit and having a sense of responsibility. If you think stopping so often and having useless and empty fun, well, that may lead you into some bad habits very fast and very deep. Ferris Bueler is the epitome of infantilism... It works for certain young adults who think fun is the most important thing in life... And that is it. A comedy that is well done, but you are putting that on a pedestal as your favourite movie and you are inventing reasons why it is so good...Well, it is not...And you will understand that one day...or maybe not.
What about Back to the Future? That is my favorite movie of all time. Back to the Future Part 3 and Ferris Bueller are tied for my second favorite movie of all time! The character of Jeannie, brilliantly played by Jennifer Grey, really made the ending of this movie great. What a pleasant surprise it was when she saved Ferris from Mr. Rooney!
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This movie is a freaking masterpiece. It’s just so relatable and so well written.
it’s one of those movies that will live on for ages!
@@WazilianFilms heck ya it will!!
Hughes. 😎
I have memorized every sound in this movie and love to recite it. I have watched it innumerable times. Fave movie ever.
same here. i can recite the whole thing word for word, song for song, sound effect for sound effect. i cant even begin to count how many times ive seen it
Mr. Peterson, I think I owe you an apology.
Well I should say you do!
This is the only movie I will never get bored of. It’s just perfection. I have to at least watch it once a year which I don’t do with any other movies because they often get redundant.
Ferris Bueller was a fun movie. He really packed it in, made the most of the day.
My favorite movie is the 1956 version of 'Moby Dick'. The whole thing is amazing.
It's my favorite movie of all-time too. It celebrates life and has a positive optimistic spirit. Like most of John Hughes' movies there's something very genuine and honest about it, which helps it connect with people across generations. No matter my mood, I always feel better after I watch it.
My fave movie is back to the future. Its hillarious.
I think back to the future 2 is even better and is my favorite movie of all time.
@@johnwilkesbooth9339 Back to the Future 2 was confusing as hell, lol, but with some hilarious scenes!
But without Part 2 we wouldn't have Part 3 with that fantastic ending which is tied with Ferris Bueller for my second favorite movie.
Back to the Future Part 1 is my all time favorite movie.
Matthew Broderick kills it as Ferris. Nuff said.
I lived my senior year like Ferris and I have absolutely no regrets coming out of high school. Was an amazing experience saying yes to life
great analysis. I love it like you do because it resonates with me on a personal level. The museum scene to me is one of the most brilliant scenes in movie history--totally out of place if you don't think about its meaning or personal significance to the director, but pure perfection once you do
Certainly in my top 5 ever movies
Great job on this video. Thank you so much making it and sharing your thoughts. Brought me back to when I saw it in HS. We all wanted to be Ferris, but were all truly Cameron. Cheers.
I have a friend who is exactly like Ferris and I can confirm... Life is an easy mode for him.
My dad showed me this movie and it’s honestly iconic
super iconic
Great Review! I just watched this classic a few days ago and absolutely watched it and was trying to find a video that could help capture why i enjoyed it so much, this was perfect!
thank you so much! i’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Everything works in this film: acting, the director, music, costumes, an intelligent script, what more could you ask for?
John Hughes classic. This is definitely in my top three movies of ALTIME! Back To The Future, and another Hughes classic The Breakfast Club
Don't forget Planes, Trains and Automobiles! And Home Alone!
If you put yourself in the shoes of Ferris, this movie is the ultimate teenager power fantasy. You're a white male teen heartthrob with a hot girlfriend, a lackey who does whatever you say despite protest, doting parents, a sister that is envious of you and your ability to always avoid trouble, a baffoonish principal who you always manage to outsmart, and the admiration of your entire community which rallies together to help you when they think you're ill. You get to skip school and go on fantastic adventures without consequence. If that's all there was to the film, then I probably wouldn't think much of it. Ferris Bueller's Day Off would be just a decent goofball comedy, probably one that wouldn't persist through the ages.
However, Cameron singlehandedly saves the film and gives it all the heart and substance to achieve its status as a classic. He is so good that some believe he's the real protagonist of the story. While initially seen as a victim of Ferris' irresponsible antics, it's clear he is really a deeply insecure, troubled fellow desperate to escape the loveless family life he finds himself in. Ferris seems really inconsiderate at first, until the few times throughout the movie where he breaks the fourth wall to talk to the audience about Cameron, saying that he actually loves him and wants the best for him. Ferris wants him to break out of his shell, have fun, and realize his potential. The scenes where Cameron "goes berserk" and becomes catatonic feel genuine, and the scene where he kicks his father's car feels earned despite its change in tone. Easily the best scene in the movie is when the trio go to the art museum, in particular Cameron staring at the painting. Brilliant, impactful visual storytelling, there.
Ferris Bueller is a great film, worthy of praise and analysis even today. I totally see why everyone loves it.
The fact that John Hughes wrote the entire script of this movie in one week just goes to show what a genius he was
man i wish i had that level of skill
@@WazilianFilms every Aspiring Script writer does. Imagine writing one of the most iconic and funny movies of all time I less than a week . Not to mention how good this movie has aged , this movie was aimed at teens in the 80s yet it still feels fresh in 2022. ( talking about this movie has made me want to rewatch it again)
@@thenonsenseguy2364 i might just go on a john hughes binge tonight. imagine having a filmography where almost every film is an iconic staple of pop culture history
@@thenonsenseguy2364 did he really write it though? LOL
I took the day off after 4th of July, watched this masterpiece again and found your video, I’m just thankful, man
I feel exactly the same with Ferris Buellers day off!
My favorite movie is Gone With The Wind. But I love Ferris Bueller‘s Day Off. I’ve seen it over 100 times and own it. ❤️
100% Ferris best movie of all time. Class of 84....
My mom did the opposite, she avoided showing me this movie until I was graduated. She was afraid I'd get some extra ideas and I missed enough school as it was
I bought a new sports car a few years ago, and the way that I announced it to my friends was by sending them a picture of Ferris and Cameron staring into the garage and then a picture of my new car. 'Ferris' is an enduring classic. The other thing that you didn't mention about Ferris Bueller is that he's not a sports star, he wasn't a great musician (at all), he was a somewhat young-looking average guy... who really liked to have fun. The other thing that I read online somewhere was that the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off was one big daydream. The entire thing. Maybe Ferris was daydreaming it. Maybe Sloane was daydreaming it. Maybe Cameron was daydreaming it. But most importantly, we were all daydreaming it.
The Breakfast Club is probably my favorite movie or a least top 3 but I also love Ferris and it's a great movie to watch when you've had a s@it day.
Mia Sara is beautiful
Great work. Thank you!!!!
This is one of my favorite films of all time. This movie had a clip in the TMNT film of 2023. The turles new Ferris was the man.
i cracked a big ass smile when i saw my boy in the new turtles movie. the brothers got good taste in movies
This is the best movie review ever
thank you so much!
I thoroughly enjoyed your fantastic summary of this cherished classic! Thirteen-year-old me walked out of a matinee screening of the movie in 1986 feeling high as a kite I loved it so much. It instantly became a favourite and remains so to this day. I'm very happy the movie got you, too.
it’s one of those movies i can put on at anytime and never ever get tired of it
The night I thought my dad committed. I sat in bed and played please please please by the smiths for the whole night until I heard he was ok. The museum scene has joked me up ever since. It might be my favorite scene of all time. The harsh pain of the trauma I have yet mixed with love and so much peace
What’s awesome about the movie is the plot wasn’t really planned, they kinda just winged it. Which makes it just that more realistic and relatable.
Great video!
When someone asks me what my favorite movie of all time is, I think of Ferris Bueller's Day off.
I think it is every 80s kids movie by a equal.good director
Great review and an even better movie!
thank you!!!
Probably top five for me. There is some pretty stiff competition, mostly coming from other 80's movies (Dirty Dancing, Back to the Future, Star Trek: the voyage home, Groundhog Day, Nat Lapoons Vacation, Romancing the Stone, Big, Raising Arizona).
i revisit this movie more than 5 times a year. it’s my ultimate comfort movie
I realized that my wife and I were old when we had our 19 yo son and his girlfriend watch FBDO with us one evening. While we were laughing our A_ _ es off, they just sat there politely quiet. Damn! My spouse and I were hs teachers btw.
I LOVE this!!
thanks mom!
I love this movie and everything about this video!!! 👏 👏 👏
thank you so much!
Wonderful
same buddy. same
This is my all time FAVORITE movie!!! I remember when I was about 12 or 13 I was sick and my older brother brought over a movie he thought I would enjoy watching since I was sick; think I had the flu. Anyway, that movie just happened to be Ferris Buller’s Day Off! There is a running joke between myself and a friend of mine about the very last scene, the school bus. The girl Rooney sits next to looks like her only on a ‘nerdy’ level. Every time I watch this, I’m like, “hey Jennifer look! It’s you!”
💯
Absolutely my favorite movie as well bud!!
Also I kinda have a crush on young Mia Sara too. :)
who didn’t??
Here's a hot conspiracy take... Cable Guy was the actual sequel to Ferris Bueller...
I love this movie also, but, for me, it's not a movie about Ferris Buehler. As pointed out, he is a static character, and, quite frankly, an asshole. I prefer tales of redemption. I love this movie because of the Cameron and Sloan characters. Cameron is the one that gets the most out of the day off. He grows up and becomes a man. He NEEDED this day off. Yes, that's exactly what Ferris says, so perhaps he's not 100% asshole. But still, the movie is not about him. Sloan is eye candy, and I am a guy, so eye candy is OK. I had so many dreams about Mia Sara back in the day, and I know she's done other movies, but this is the one that made her my fantasy girl for a while (until another fantasy girl came along). I also love the character arc for Principal Rooney. Of course, his arc is negative. He goes from a vindictive bully to a defeated shell of himself. I own this movie on DVD and watch it several times a year.
Here is my perspective of this movie. The main character was a narcissistic self absorbed sociopath whose only concern was using and deceiving people to get his own way. He lies to his parents, he impersonates a parent, he uses his ‘best friend’ to the max who is emotionally brittle from an abusive father. Please refute anything I say.
Just watched it yesterday. It hasn’t aged very well, sorry to say
how so?
@@WazilianFilms well, the pacing, the editing, the way some scenes are shot… I was 14 when the movie came out and had the “original“ experience
@@rhk4680 that’s interesting. i think this all has aged incredibly well. pacing wise no scene drags or is cut short, the way it’s shot feels very much of the time but i don’t equate that to being aged poorly. and the fast paced editing really suits the pacing as well
@@WazilianFilms just not working anymore for me
@@rhk4680 fair enough🤝
G0 Red. Not blue.
If I am wearing blue, I am questioning if you are blue which causes me to become red.
Star Wars The last Hope
I just watched it for the first time. I thought it was okay. Very average. I'm puzzled as to why it's so popular.
Me too lol
" The idea of skipping school or work or any form of responsibility is something that anyone can relate to"...Really??? And you think you are smart and analytical? You are pretentious, that is sure, but having such bad habits as something worth aspiring to, or even having such wishes, to skip work or any form of responsibility simply makes you lazy, and not really smart... You are still young if you were in fourth grade in 2011, and maybe you will learn the value of work habit and having a sense of responsibility. If you think stopping so often and having useless and empty fun, well, that may lead you into some bad habits very fast and very deep.
Ferris Bueler is the epitome of infantilism... It works for certain young adults who think fun is the most important thing in life... And that is it. A comedy that is well done, but you are putting that on a pedestal as your favourite movie and you are inventing reasons why it is so good...Well, it is not...And you will understand that one day...or maybe not.
Looks like Edward Rooney has blessed us with a comment!
@@jwrubell That is the best you can think of, ignoramus? Mediocre and infantile response at best.
Why’d you even watch this video if you don’t even like the movie that much lmaoo and the point of the movie went completely over your head anyways
What about Back to the Future? That is my favorite movie of all time.
Back to the Future Part 3 and Ferris Bueller are tied for my second favorite movie of all time! The character of Jeannie, brilliantly played by Jennifer Grey, really made the ending of this movie great. What a pleasant surprise it was when she saved Ferris from Mr. Rooney!
back to the future is an all timer for sure
@@WazilianFilms Yep! And John Hughes' Planes, Trains and Automobiles is up there too! So many hilarious and heartfelt scenes with a great ending!