There was going to be a scene where Bender walks over to Reynolds' desk and chats with her. That part was completely cut out of the film, but I saw a leaked footage picture of it.
I loved Bender so Much...I cried when he got a happy ending... Judd Nelson was perfect in this role...I just can't imagine anyone else making that impact!! I became one of his biggest Fans for life..🎉🎉🎉❤😊
I do kinda sympathize with Bender at 2:00, it's like he like just can't help but talk back, and then he gets angry when he gets in trouble for running his mouth. The struggle is real.
Without a doubt one of my all time favorite movies. Shows being in high school in the 80's about as authentic as it actually was. I was a Bender. But, I always got along across social lines with different types of people. What an awesome ride it was. Thank you John Hughes. God bless.
I always return to this scene, it’s so cute! EDIT - (7:36) To me, John and Allison came off as spiritual siblings specifically: “older jerk brother and his empathetic little sister”.
Bender made this movie great lol. He's the real star of the whole thing, you want to see him as 'bad' at first and then you realize he's actually very based. The world needs more Benders.
Fun facts for those who don’t know much about the movie’s background. Ronald Reagan was the first choice to play Vernon, but a meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev conflicted with the shooting schedule and he could not accept the role. In Reagan’s autobiography, An American Life, he calls this “The biggest regret of my life.” Harvey Keitel was the next pick, but after reading the script he told John Hughes that he’d only play the role if he could dress in the same clothes he wore in “Taxi Driver.” So Paul Gleason, son of Jackie Gleason, won the role. During shooting he improvised the movie’s most famous line, “Yo Sal, how come there ain’t no brothers up on the wall?” The role Anthony Michael Hall played was originally written for a chimpanzee. Eric Stolz was originally cast as Bender, then halfway through filming John Hughes realized he wasn’t menacing enough and fired him. But you can still see glimpses of Stolz in the movie. That is his head between Molly Ringwald’s knees. And Hughes wanted Justine Bateman as the Claire character, but Gary David Goldberg would not give her the time off needed to film the movie. Filming was delayed for six months because of a typhoon. Emilio Estevez suffered a heart attack right before shooting began, also delaying the shooting schedule. The five students were originally supposed to serve their detention in the school cafeteria, locked into the walk-in refrigerator, but then producers were worried that children would try to copy the movie and lock themselves into their refrigerators at home, then suffocate. The exterior scenes were shot at a suburban high school right outside of Chicago, but the library scenes were filmed at the Princeton University library, which is mostly underground and that’s why you see no windows in the movie’s library. Harvard University refused permission to film the dance scene there, so it was done at Oxford in England. Judd Nelson went undercover as a high school student at a local high school because seven years after graduating from a high school in Maine he had no memory of what high school was like, and found he liked it so much that he stayed at that high school after filming and four years later graduated as their Valedictorian. No one at that school ever realized he was an actor and not a student, even though he had been in three movies before “The Breakfast Club.”
I was a mix of John Bender and Jeff Spicoli in high school (I actually looked like both those characters). Being the VERY rebellious kid I was, in my junior yr I absolutely refused to go to my 4th period class because I hated it. My "Richard Vernon" Principal was so frustrated and angry that he stuck me in an empty class room which became my class for 4th period. I would kick back and put my feet up on the desk and sleep. Sometimes other kids would cut class and hang out with me. True story...
John Hughes almost wrote and planned out a sequel called "The Lunch Club", it had to be rewritten into Ferris Bueller's Day Off because he got sick and tired of Judd Nelson being a real life bully on-set and off-set. If that's the problem, then Hughes could've just replace Nelson with Robert Downey Jr. as John Bender for the sequel.
You're right, it wasn't a comedy. Because that one scene at 6:51, the characters (as well as the actors) were genuinely laughing. But in every actual comedy film, characters would react to that with straight or odd faces.
Believe it or not,if you pay attention,he actually cared for everyone there with him and tried to show em a little freedom from the "prison" they were all in despite his own problems at home and was a regular attendee there because he didn't wanna go home,next time watch the whole movie
i want to know ¿¿¿ what is that metal tihings that BENDER wears on the ankles ??? ¿¿¿ is that something punk related fashion accesorie ??? never understand waht that things were
@@SunshineGelb YEAH I SEE THAT PART OF THE OUTFIT ... im trying to figured out ¿¿¿ WHAT'S THAT METAL "STRUCTURE" ON THEIR ANKLE just upright his boot ???
@@Ertto54 becauuse im not a english native speaker ... you mean about the "¿¿¿ ???" ... that s because we use like that on spanish language ... and 3 are better than just 1
The fact that no adult saw Bender’s attitude was a sign of trauma & abuse is heartbreaking.
It’s a movie. 🤡🤡🤡
Really? Thought it was a documentary
😂😂😂@@GSD77770
Who was supposed to give a shit? The parents you never see, the principal he loathed, or the janitor he was destined to become?
Today perhaps. But then -
“Screws fall out all the time the worlds an imperfect place” 😭😭
GENIUS line...this movie is a masterpiece
@@jeffk3929 agreed
“Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe” 😂😂 best line.
Same I laugh hysterically whenever he says it XD
I looked up barry manilow and i died all over again bc its true, vernon looks like he raids that mans wardrobe
Bender and Allison just have this sibling-like vibe whenever I see them together or at least, when they interact. Idk why.
@@JosephBallinin313 Are you confusing Allison for Claire? lol
They are both poor and not popular, she's the only one that Bender doesn't bother. His hate is for the rich and popular.
There was going to be a scene where Bender walks over to Reynolds' desk and chats with her.
That part was completely cut out of the film, but I saw a leaked footage picture of it.
I felt that same way when he just threw her the can of soda without any words.
I loved Bender so Much...I cried when he got a happy ending...
Judd Nelson was perfect in this role...I just can't imagine anyone else making that impact!!
I became one of his biggest Fans for life..🎉🎉🎉❤😊
I do kinda sympathize with Bender at 2:00, it's like he like just can't help but talk back, and then he gets angry when he gets in trouble for running his mouth. The struggle is real.
I can understand my mom was too controlling of me in the 70s and early 80s.
Story of my life as well. I didn’t bend to authority’s will very easily and still don’t despite my age.
“Without lamps there’d be no light”
I feel like that line is deeper than we realize. But I could be overthinking it 😂
@@Gemini053 I agree I think the line is deeper than face value
What about the sun
@@DawntanaHe means indoors...candlelight sucks compared to light bulbs.
The sad part is you know that when these kids got back to school they probably never acknowledged each other again.
"Forgot my pencil ✏️ "-John Bender
One of the best 80’s movies of all time
The fact that my physical science teacher hates problematic behavior but has his school email pfp of John Bender 😂
Ironic 😏
4:43 - 'I wanna be an airborne ranger!'
Love that scene. Reminds me of the late Ronald Lee Ermey in 'Full Metal Jacket'.
John Bender was a great character. Every time I watch this movie, I like his more and more .
Classic movie with classic characters but John Bender is far and away the best. The more one watches this movie the more one realizes this.
I was born in 1996, this is one of the greatest characters of all time..
Without a doubt one of my all time favorite movies. Shows being in high school in the 80's about as authentic as it actually was. I was a Bender. But, I always got along across social lines with different types of people. What an awesome ride it was. Thank you John Hughes. God bless.
This movie is timeless
Judd Nelson was awesome in this role. IMO, his character along with the juxtaposition of Molly Ringwald's are what made this movie so special.
what is concession between this movie words " Eat my shorts" end Bart Simpsons
😂
Bart making "eat my shorts" a trademark caused the line in this movie to be dubbed in TV version as "eat my socks".
I seem to remember Walter Matthau using that line on Jack Lemmon in one of their movies.
I'm glad they covered for Bender. Lol
Love Judd Nelson to my dying day! He is so friggin' gorgeous & rebellious!❤❤❤
Bender became the scene stealer
“I bet they were a CHRISTMAS gift!”
"You keep eating your hands you're not gonna be hungry for lunch" John Bender
One of the most quotable movies ever
I always return to this scene, it’s so cute!
EDIT - (7:36)
To me, John and Allison came off as spiritual siblings specifically: “older jerk brother and his empathetic little sister”.
Bender made this movie great lol. He's the real star of the whole thing, you want to see him as 'bad' at first and then you realize he's actually very based. The world needs more Benders.
Bro everybody in highschool used to call me John bender cuz I acted EXACTLY like him 😂😂😂
One of the best movies of all time.
the improvised and iconic ending power salute was the best of BENDER✊
Fun facts for those who don’t know much about the movie’s background. Ronald Reagan was the first choice to play Vernon, but a meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev conflicted with the shooting schedule and he could not accept the role. In Reagan’s autobiography, An American Life, he calls this “The biggest regret of my life.” Harvey Keitel was the next pick, but after reading the script he told John Hughes that he’d only play the role if he could dress in the same clothes he wore in “Taxi Driver.” So Paul Gleason, son of Jackie Gleason, won the role. During shooting he improvised the movie’s most famous line, “Yo Sal, how come there ain’t no brothers up on the wall?” The role Anthony Michael Hall played was originally written for a chimpanzee. Eric Stolz was originally cast as Bender, then halfway through filming John Hughes realized he wasn’t menacing enough and fired him. But you can still see glimpses of Stolz in the movie. That is his head between Molly Ringwald’s knees. And Hughes wanted Justine Bateman as the Claire character, but Gary David Goldberg would not give her the time off needed to film the movie. Filming was delayed for six months because of a typhoon. Emilio Estevez suffered a heart attack right before shooting began, also delaying the shooting schedule. The five students were originally supposed to serve their detention in the school cafeteria, locked into the walk-in refrigerator, but then producers were worried that children would try to copy the movie and lock themselves into their refrigerators at home, then suffocate. The exterior scenes were shot at a suburban high school right outside of Chicago, but the library scenes were filmed at the Princeton University library, which is mostly underground and that’s why you see no windows in the movie’s library. Harvard University refused permission to film the dance scene there, so it was done at Oxford in England. Judd Nelson went undercover as a high school student at a local high school because seven years after graduating from a high school in Maine he had no memory of what high school was like, and found he liked it so much that he stayed at that high school after filming and four years later graduated as their Valedictorian. No one at that school ever realized he was an actor and not a student, even though he had been in three movies before “The Breakfast Club.”
Bender: “Am I a genius?”
Andrew: “No you’re an asshole!”
Bender: “Oh FuNnY gUy!”
"I'm thinkin about trying out for a scholarship" John Bender.
Naked lady says-OHHHH SHIIIIT!
1:41
“No!”
“I’m doing society a favor!”
“So?”
That always gets me
Vernon was trying to bait Bender, and he succeeded.
I was Bender in high skool and still am to this day. Abuse and trauma is real and that behavior is real...it's fun but at the same time miserable
Bender is a genius 👏!!!😂
This mivie gives me gratitude....
I love Bender best character by far ❤
"I wanna be just like you." I don't think he was lying.
I ❤ Bender !
He was the best part of the movie. It’s too melodramatic for me to rewatch as an adult
I was a mix of John Bender and Jeff Spicoli in high school (I actually looked like both those characters). Being the VERY rebellious kid I was, in my junior yr I absolutely refused to go to my 4th period class because I hated it. My "Richard Vernon" Principal was so frustrated and angry that he stuck me in an empty class room which became my class for 4th period. I would kick back and put my feet up on the desk and sleep. Sometimes other kids would cut class and hang out with me. True story...
And this is the dude who would later voice Hot Rod in The Transformers: The Movie.
John Hughes almost wrote and planned out a sequel called "The Lunch Club", it had to be rewritten into Ferris Bueller's Day Off because he got sick and tired of Judd Nelson being a real life bully on-set and off-set.
If that's the problem, then Hughes could've just replace Nelson with Robert Downey Jr. as John Bender for the sequel.
He’s so beautiful. Hate that Molly broke his heart.😢
4:30
"Open the gate right now!"
Steward: "You guys go back to main stairwell!"
It’s only funny if you get the reference, but that was very clever lol.
"Did Judd Nelson ever get that Oscar?"
-Montana
AHS 1984
Funny enough Bender chooses to be there on Saturday to be away from his abusive Father.
I was Bender in high school. Was a class clown for sure. I can relate. Lol
6:12 such a funny sound Andrew made
The best movie I ever seen
How on earth did you not include "Think about trying out for a scholarshiiiiip" or "Yes dear, isn't life swell!"
Looooooved Bender. So damn hot.
Eat my shorts comes from bender????
Just a perfect roll for Judd. Bender is a loose animal but he is written and played with intelligence.
How many people quoted all the way through these clips? Me!
“And then the naked lady says, *falls from roof* “OH SHITTT”
GOD *** THE AUTHORITY AND CREATOR ****
They are sitting❤ in the same nothing we are all sitting in❤!
*5:34*
VERNON: *Jesus Christ Almighty!*
“Mr super comedian”
They are aspring to live in the same nothing that we all live in❤. This world is rot❤!
*John Bender (Judd Nelson)*
There should’ve been a second one
Hate to tell you this but The Breakfast Club wasnt a comedy.
Very true but I laugh now...
You're right, it wasn't a comedy.
Because that one scene at 6:51, the characters (as well as the actors) were genuinely laughing.
But in every actual comedy film, characters would react to that with straight or odd faces.
Bender became John Wick..
Bender was too young to realize it doesn't pay to mouth off. 🤐
Who does Andrew think he is giving orders?
If Andrew gets up, we'll all get up it'll be anarchy
Andrew always comes off as a dad of the bunch whenever adults aren't around.
after high school bender becomes a cop and changed his name to Nick Peretti
5:28
👍
The screw comment should be put on a t-shirt
Eat my shorts should be put on a t shirt and at the bottom corner of shorts
A real hard ass wouldn’t show up for Saturday detention! What a poser
He wound up getting something out of it…. A hot piece of tail and a diamond earring 😂
Believe it or not,if you pay attention,he actually cared for everyone there with him and tried to show em a little freedom from the "prison" they were all in despite his own problems at home and was a regular attendee there because he didn't wanna go home,next time watch the whole movie
Considering how awful his home life is, it gives him an excuse to get away from his parents.
@@princessmarlena1359bingo
You missed the point.
It was a warm, dry escape from home.
Eat it
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Woof
i want to know ¿¿¿ what is that metal tihings that BENDER wears on the ankles ??? ¿¿¿ is that something punk related fashion accesorie ??? never understand waht that things were
It is just a bandana.
@@SunshineGelb YEAH I SEE THAT PART OF THE OUTFIT ... im trying to figured out ¿¿¿ WHAT'S THAT METAL "STRUCTURE" ON THEIR ANKLE just upright his boot ???
@@PinoSilvestreOriginalwhy do you type like that ??? ¿¿¿
@@Ertto54 becauuse im not a english native speaker ... you mean about the "¿¿¿ ???" ... that s because we use like that on spanish language ... and 3 are better than just 1
I Like sushi
I'd never keep it in my locker and then have it for lunch though.
April fools prince
People like this movie because they’re supposed to. But God is it awful.
I'd take this movie any day over Sixteen Candles.
@@KenMasters. Well ya, but that’s not exactly an upgrade.
my in school suspension teacher told me i remind her of bender because of how many times i got into trouble😭😭 we take these w's
0:43 using the 90s word 🙏