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Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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June 1, 2022
Amazing 80s classic. Good for preteens
Classic movie! This is in my top 3 favorite movies ever Made! A hilarious and wonderful classic. I know almost every word to this movie. The only things wrong with it is the language, which is mild for an 80s film. Not too bad. I can almost assure you that if your child is over 11 they have heard worse. Just tell your kids not to repeat anything and they will be fine. I promise, this movie will not make your child a dirty minded or dirty mouthed punk. Of course, the 3 main characters skip school and make other risky decisions with no consequences. If you are worried about this, just talk about with your kids. These sensitive little snowflake these days really blow my mind. Great film for preteens.
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April 30, 2022
1980s Classic
This is my favorite movie of all time, parents who think it's too inappropriate need to grow up! This is what my parents watched as kids in the 80s, they literally showed me this movie! Your kids aren't as innocent and sheltered as you think they are, there are worse things they could see in movies. Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a total classic, one that needs to be passed on to younger gens!! Watch this movie with your own children and I promise you, you'll have the time of your life.
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July 13, 2023
Fun comedy, people make the language sound worse than it is
This movie is an absolute classic, it's fun, has good characters, and pretty good jokes. There are kinda a lack of consensuses or steaks, they kinda always get off Scot free. This movie doesn't really have a plot but it is still a really fun time. Ferris does sometimes feel like a a**hole in some parts and kinda unlikable, but for most of the movie he's a great characters. (Also the scene with the care, wonderful).
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October 16, 2022
BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME
This is my favorite movie of all time! Such a fun and entertaining movie about a teenager skipping school with his friends to hang around the city ( not the best role models ). Many times a year I will revisit this movie just to make me smile!! I highly recommend it :)
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September 24, 2022
my thoughts...
This is a classic teen comedy that has language but lacks consequences.
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August 16, 2022
I loved this classic movie! Great for tweens!
Definently a great and classic 80's movie to watch with your 11 and ups. Does have a decent amount of swearing in it, but will definently make the whole family laugh.
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April 25, 2022
One of the best freaking films of all time!
JESUS. THIS FILM IS SO GOOD. not only is it hilarious - it has a great story, with great characters, it's the perfect summer film. and it's not too innapropiate!
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February 12, 2022
One of my all time favs!!
There is swearing, but it is 100% well worth it! You won't regret it at all!
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November 14, 2023
“Pardon my French, but Cameron is so tight that if you stuck a lump of coal up his a**, in 2 weeks you’d have a diamond.”
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is a 1986 comedy film directed by John Hughes and starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones and Jennifer Gray.
Language(4/5): Quite strong language for a PG-13 film, with 34 uses of “s**t”, 10 uses of “a**”, 9 uses of “g****mn”, 6 uses of “a**hole” and “hell”, 4 uses of “son of a b**ch”, 3 uses of “Chr**t”, “G**” and “damn”, 2 uses of “d**khead”, “piss” and “bastard”, and 1 use of “sl*ts”, “wh*re”, “p*ss” and “nuts”. “F**k” is used four times in total, twice by Ferris inaudibly mouthing curses, and twice by Principal Rooney while being attacked by Ferris’s dog(once muffled, and one time loudly). Principal Rooney also gives the middle finger gesture before saying the easily audible F-word, and Ferris uses the middle finger twice while mouthing curses. There is also another implied use of “f**k” in the scene with the prostitute, with her saying “‘You’re in luck, cause I’m the nurse who likes to-’” before the door is slammed in her face. The film has 95 total curses.
Sex, Romance and Nudity(3/5): Ferris has a picture of a topless woman on his computer and he enlarges her breast size while talking with photoshop, however, the image is blurry and distant. Ferris kisses/makes out with his girlfriend Sloane several times. Ferris pretends to be Sloane’s father and makes out with her in view of Principal Rooney, who says, “‘So that’s how it is in their family.’” Jeanie tells someone to “blow yourself” as an insult. A prostitute dressed as a nurse visits Ferris’s house while Jeanie is there and says a sexual rhyme before Jeanie slams the door; it’s never explained who the woman is and the joke will most likely go over kid’s heads. Ferris says that Cameron will “‘marry the first chick he lays’”. Herpes is briefly mentioned. Sloane asks if Cameron watched her while she was changing into her swimsuit, implying that Cameron saw her naked.
Drinking, Drugs and Smoking(1/5): Jeanie asked by a teenager if she’s in the police station for drugs, and the teen replies that he’s in there because of drugs. At a restaurant, people are drinking wine and smoking.
Violence(2/5): Mr. Rooney is attacked by the Bueller’s snarling guard dog in a comedic scene. When Mr. Rooney trespasses into her home, Jeanie kicks Mr. Ronney in the face, knocking him out and giving him a bloody nose. Cameron has a breakdown and tries to drown himself in a pool. Cameron’s suicidal thoughts are briefly mentioned, and Cameron’s father is also implied to be abusive. Cameron wrecks his father’s Ferrari by punching and kicking it, and eventually, the cable snaps off and the car flies out of the window, getting completely smashed.
Positive Messages(3/5): The film has positive messages about friendship, loyalty and believing in yourself, as well as standing up against abuse.
Positive Role Models and Representations(2/5): The film does have iffy role models who break school rules without consequences, however, the main characters do demonstrate kindness and cleverness.
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Rated PG-13
For language throughout including brief strong uses and brief rude gestures, some suggestive material, some thematic material and brief nudity.
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September 17, 2023
Funny comedy
This is the best movie I ever watched its everything I want from a movie and has a great 80s feel