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Like a soda pop left open all night, Ferris Bueller's Day Off seems to have lost its effervescence over time. Sure, Matthew Broderick is still appealing as the perennial truant, Ferris, who takes one memorable day off from school. Jeffrey Jones is nasty and scheming as the principal who's out to catch him. Jennifer Grey is winning as Ferris' sister (who ends up making out in the police station with a prophetic vision of Charlie Sheen). But there's a definite sense that this film was of a particular time frame: the 80s. It's still fun, though. There's Ferris singing "Twist and Shout" during a Chicago parade, and a lovely sequence in the Art Institute. But don't get it and expect your kids to love it the way you did. Like it or not, it's yours alone. --Keith Simanton, Amazon.com
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Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has had enough of school so, using his immense ingenuity, he makes it look as though he is ill. He then takes his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) off to spend a day out on the town. After a series of misadventures, he has to make it home before his headteacher finds out (or his sister drops him in it).
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is beautiful, brilliantly acted, sweet, charming and hilarious.
Ferris, the character is a rascal you will love; innocently naughty and a complete hero compared to the kind of empty soulless brats who populate today's teen flicks.
The girl is gorgeous and the Ferrari is splendid.
This film is both naturalistic, subversive, unusual, rule breaking and happy, yet also contains some dramatic performances, some wonderful interplay and some deep and rich musical inputs.
All I can say is "OH-YEAH!"
Ferris, the character is a rascal you will love; innocently naughty and a complete hero compared to the kind of empty soulless brats who populate today's teen flicks.
The girl is gorgeous and the Ferrari is splendid.
This film is both naturalistic, subversive, unusual, rule breaking and happy, yet also contains some dramatic performances, some wonderful interplay and some deep and rich musical inputs.
All I can say is "OH-YEAH!"
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This is a film that will lift your spirits every time. A real feel good movie, it delivers with a great story and first rate comedy. Matthew Broderick is perfect as Ferris, as is Mia Sara - his gorgeous girlfriend. Some reviewers have said it looks dated in places, personally I would say its a timeless classic. Has great music too.
You can go into the plot in some detail, which reveals holes - but the film isn't about an intricate plot. Just trust me when I say it all comes together at the end!
This film is well worth buying, because I gaurantee you will watch it again.....and again...and again....Just leave a few weeks in between or you'll kill its charm.
DVD version: great quality picture. Commentary by director. Not much else, but its not a hi-tec film. It gives you a great film with easy scene access - useful as some scenes you will want to watch over and over again.
The essence of the story: Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while - you could miss it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Pantheon
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Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Firstly, I would like to suggest that the numerous bad or mediocre reviews for the blu-ray of Ferris Bueller's Day Off are as a result of comparisons between this and the previous release of the Bueller....Bueller...Edition on DVD.
I bought Ferris when it was originally released to DVD in 2000 (EAN: 5014437801234). When compared to that release this blu-ray is an absolute joy to behold. The image is clean and sharp, the audio is clear and rousing. This has always been one of my favourite of John Hughes' films and to see it looking this good nearly brought a tear to my eye.
Maybe, those with a later release really didn't see a difference; probably because the transfer on this blu-ray is the same. But to me, with my older un-restored/remastered DVD this blu-ray is everything I'd hoped the blu-ray would be. I just wish I'd ordered it before and ignored all the reviews.
I'm also very glad that I've taken the plunge and bought Sixteen Candles, Planes Trains & Automobiles and Uncle Buck - if they're even a fraction as good I will be a very happy John Hughes fan. Also, for anyone who's interested: Weird Science has been released on blu-ray in Sweden.
I should also note that my DVD only had a commentary track; so to get the featurettes and other extras as a great bonus.
I bought Ferris when it was originally released to DVD in 2000 (EAN: 5014437801234). When compared to that release this blu-ray is an absolute joy to behold. The image is clean and sharp, the audio is clear and rousing. This has always been one of my favourite of John Hughes' films and to see it looking this good nearly brought a tear to my eye.
Maybe, those with a later release really didn't see a difference; probably because the transfer on this blu-ray is the same. But to me, with my older un-restored/remastered DVD this blu-ray is everything I'd hoped the blu-ray would be. I just wish I'd ordered it before and ignored all the reviews.
I'm also very glad that I've taken the plunge and bought Sixteen Candles, Planes Trains & Automobiles and Uncle Buck - if they're even a fraction as good I will be a very happy John Hughes fan. Also, for anyone who's interested: Weird Science has been released on blu-ray in Sweden.
I should also note that my DVD only had a commentary track; so to get the featurettes and other extras as a great bonus.
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Joys of teenage years revisited
Matthew Broderick's performance was so endearing that Ferris Bueller comes across as a nice guy and not a spoilt brat. Read more
Published 3 days ago by S. Way
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic 80's
If you love the 80's then you'll probably love this.
Funny,moving and well acted with some great location
shots.
This film looks great in Hi Def.
Funny,moving and well acted with some great location
shots.
This film looks great in Hi Def.
Published 1 month ago by W. Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good 80s video!!
A good iconic video fro the 80s.
All parents should make their teenage children watch this film
Lovely Ferrari!!.........OH yeah!!
All parents should make their teenage children watch this film
Lovely Ferrari!!.........OH yeah!!
Published 1 month ago by Mke
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
I haven't seen that movie since awhile I loved it , and what a pleasure to watch it in HD I'm very satisfied with the purchase arrived in time Many thanks
Published 1 month ago by Stephane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bueller! Bueller?
Its Ferris for God's sake! Nothing more to say!! Enjoy the 80's nostalgia, while wearing your legging, shoulder pads or rolled up sleeve jackets!!
Published 1 month ago by BlueScouser69
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny!!!
I was told to buy this DVD as i was told it was funny, they were right is was, old film but good.
Published 1 month ago by Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOve this film
best film i love it it's a great feel good film one of the best films i've seen in ages!!
Published 2 months ago by miles97
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's Ferris Bueller
Where to start? "Community rallies around sick youth" - they all love Ferris and I believe you will, too. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sofie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Very good film, a must buy for anyone who hasn't seen it, really enjoyed it, came well packaged and very quickly.
Published 2 months ago by tlor12ify
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Fun!
Someone recommended this so I thought i'd check it out and I was not disappointed. It was funny and very entertaining. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joneszii
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