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Celebrating 30 years of Ferris Bueller
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Even though I wasn’t born or raised in the 80’s when classic films were being made, John Hughes’ movies are timeless and have appealed to me in a way that modern young adult movies aren’t able to. John Hughes might’ve been one of the few adults in the 80s who fully understood what it was like to be a teen, at a time when young adults were expected to have their goals and dreams all laid out.
One of my favorite films from John Hughes is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. In two hours, the movie shows what it’s like to be a teenager; the confusion of not knowing what you want to do with your life, the feeling of invincibility, defying authority, etc. As of today, it’ll be 30 years since Ferris Bueller’s Day Off came out and to celebrate I’ve put together five iconic scenes from the movie. Enjoy!
Click through the slideshow to see five monumental scenes from the movie.
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5. Jeanie makes out with Charlie Sheen
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The first time I watched the movie, I had to do a double-take when I saw Charlie Sheen. Who knew even as a kid Charlie got all the girls? Regardless of Sheen’s appearance in the film, this scene shows just how giddy any girl gets after meeting their match.
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4. Valet Joy Ride
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Who would pass up the opportunity to ride in a freaking Ferrari? I don’t blame these guys for taking a joy ride in Cameron’s dad’s prized car. Plus, it’s possibly one of the best scenes of the movie that doesn’t focus on the main characters and it also further emphasizes the major themes of the film – life is for living, let every moment count.
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3. Cameron destroys the Ferrari
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In an epic move of defiance, Cameron lets all the steam and negativity he’s held in, because of his strict parents, out on his dad’s Ferrari. His short speech and bursts of anger show just how much the entire day has changed Cameron from the uptight hypochondriac he was.
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2. Ferris performs “Twist & Shout” and “Danke Shoen” in the Parade
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This scene is one of the greatest from the whole movie. It shows just how gutsy Ferris is and how this universe seems to revolve around him. Also, who doesn’t enjoy watching a young Matthew Broderick perform The Beatles’ “Twist & Shout”?
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1. The Ending
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Watching Ferris race against his parents and sister to get back home in time, tested the entire essence of the film. In those remaining minutes of the movie, the audience is left debating one question; will Ferris’ actions finally catch up with him or will he manage to escape once again? What’s awesome about this film is that John Hughes allows both to happen. Ferris is finally caught by his sister but, choosing to team up against the persistent high school principal instead, Jeanie lets Ferris off the hook.
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Throughout the entire film, Ferris is constantly breaking the fourth wall. He talks to the audience as if they were just another person in the room and continues doing so long after the credits have rolled. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has been such an influence to films throughout the years, that scenes from the movie can be seen referenced in other films. I can’t believe it took me so long to realize the reference to Ferris Bueller in the ending scene of Deadpool!
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