On June 11, 1986 a cinematic masterpiece would be unleashed on an unsuspecting world. i am of course referring to the John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Have you seen this movie Anyone... Anyone... Anyone? Basically this is the epic story of a ridiculously well connected high school student and his desire to take a day off. After all, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
Joining Ferris (Matthew Broderick) on his quest are his hypochondriac friend Cameron and his junior girlfriend Sloane Peterson. The problem was that Ferris Bueller was sort of a cult hero to the students of his highschool (probably in Shermer, IL). Every clique seemed to hold him in high regard. This did not sit well with the principal Ed Rooney - who wanted to make an example out of Ferris. Ferris Bueller's sister was not a fan either. So, Ferris had his foil in place. Ferris did not have his own "piece of tin" so he needed the help from his friend Cameron. Long story short, the car was a sweet low mileage Ferrari California that just had to be taken out of the garage. "If you have the means, I would highly recommend picking one up". The rest of the movie was about Ferris and his two buddies having fun on their day off (usually in oddly public settings). In the end... Ferris had his day off, Cameron stood up to his dad and Principal Rooney was mauled by a dog.
This movie has earned a place in popular culture (being referenced by a ton of other movies, shows, music, etc). Who would have thought a $6 million dollar budget movie could have that much of an impact. Matthew Broderick went on to star in other movies (like Godzilla, hey i liked it). Alan Ruck (Cameron Frye) went on to have a role as the awesomely lascivious Stuart Bondek in Spin City, the "oh darn" guy in Speed and numerous other appearances. Ben Stein as a teacher was a brilliant casting decision. If not for this movie, i doubt anyone would have heard the song "Oh Yeah" by Yello (though i'm not sure if that would have been a bad thing). i think of Ferris Bueller every time i hear hear the songs "Danke Schoen" and "Twist and Shout" - along with the weird "butt dance". Everyone wanted to Save Ferris for some reason (even on sign at Wrigley Field), but how many people actually knew who he was? Also, how else could have Psych used the line "how very Cameron Frye of you" without this movie.
One more thing about the movie is the TV version. It seem hilarious to me how this was edited. Classic lines include stuff about a "piece of tin", "put a lump of coal in his fist", "the jig is up", etc. It is sadder because none of this stuff really needs to be edited.
Overall, it was an awesome movie from an awesome era. i know it is more memorable than any day i have ever had.
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