Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey. A flawed masterpiece of a film, with some great moments and some not-so-great. Most unforgettable is the scene where Ferris (Broderick) takes a place on a parade float and sings "Danke Schoen" and "Twist and Shout." It's a transcendent moment, and never fails to cheer me up. On the other hand, the film drifts at times, and it's hard to buy the cluelessness of Ferris's parents. All in all, this is a movie that I always enjoy, and who wouldn't want to be like Ferris? (Subtitles in English are available, as well as closed captions.) Grade: B+