During the first viewing, the movie counts on surprise and anticipation.
Three high school comrades, Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broadrick), Cameron Frye (Alan Ruck), and Sloane Peterson (Mia Sara) take the day off from school. They have several adventures, which take them to many fun locations, among which are a parade, a restaurant, and just skirt being detected by Ferris’s father. Even though this is a teenage fantasy story, everyone can enjoy it.
Ben Stein gives the performance of his life as an enthusiastic economics teacher. “Anybody…anybody?”
Meanwhile, the principal Ed Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), who knows of Ferris’s devious ways, investigates and is foiled at every turn.
Ferris’s jealous sister Jeanie (Jennifer Grey) has a few adventures of her own, which include meeting a boy in the police station (Charlie Sheen). She eventually comes to appreciate Ferris’ ways.
Naive parents Katie (Cindy Pickett) and Tom (Lyman Ward) move blissfully through the movie, only wanting what is best for their under-the-weather son.
For those musically inclined, the movie is packed with great tunes.
Want a gummy bear, Mr. Rooney?
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