One of a handful of films which epitomizes the 1980s decade, Ferris Buellers Day Off captured the imagination of high school kids all across America as they dreamt of mimicking the title characters ability to manipulate the authority figures in his life. Written and directed by John Hughes, the brains behind The Breakfast Club (1985) and numerous other 1980s cult classics, Ferris Buellers Day Off launched Matthew Brodericks acting career into another dimension. In fact, Broderick garnered a Golden Globe nomination for his outstanding performance. Its a nomination more than worthy of mention, because its the strength of the Ferris Bueller character that made this film such a smash hit.
Ferris Buellers Day Off follows a day in the life of high school senior Ferris Bueller. Nearing graduation, hes intent on living his life to the fullest (although preferably outside the confines of school). So Ferris takes a planned day of vacation with his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), and after a little coaxing, his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) joins them. Against Camerons better judgment, the three drive his fathers prized Ferrari into the windy city of Chicago for a day of fine...