“Bueller….. Bueller…. Bueller…” You could say that phrase to just about anyone and they would know what movie that quote came from. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was directed by John Hughes and was soon to become a hit. It stars Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, and Jeffrey Jones. The film was released by Paramount Pictures on June 11, 1986, exactly one month before I was born. The movie is about Ferris Bueller, a high school senior who has decided to skip school once again. His adventure includes his girlfriend Sloane Peterson and his best friend Cameron Frye.
You may be asking yourself why I have chosen this as my pop culture topic. The answer is simple. Even though the movie was released almost 22 years ago, Ferris Bueller is known just as well as any movie that has come out within the last week. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off first appealed to teenagers back in 1986 because they were able to relate to the movie. The movie still appeals to teenagers today because the film has a presence that allows its audience to really connect to the characters and what they are going through, something not all movies are capable of doing.
I remember when I first saw Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. I was about 13 years old and automatically loved it. Over the years, I watched it occasionally with friends. The movie was released to DVD with added features and bonuses several years ago. I bought a copy and still continue to watch it occasionally to this day. My current girlfriend and I watched it about a year ago and she enjoyed it just as much!
Like I said before, the movie was released about 22 years ago but is still well known by all age groups. It has become a timeless classic that can compete with movies that are currently being released in theaters. In my opinion, I think Ferris Bueller’s Day Off will remain popular through the next several years because of its ability to relate to the audience. There is one quote that I will always remember, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
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