Ferris Bueller's Day Off Bueller...Bueller... Edition (Special Collector's Edition)
by John Hughes
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Actor: Alan Ruck, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey, Matthew Broderick, Mia SaraDirector: John Hughes
Brand: BRODERICK,MATTHEW
Cinematographer: Tak Fujimoto
Producer: John Hughes
Writer: John Hughes
Editor: Paul Hirsch
Producer: Jane Vickerilla
Producer: Michael Chinich
Producer: Tom Jacobson
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 103 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-01-10
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Paramount
Movie Reviews of Ferris Bueller's Day Off Bueller...Bueller... Edition (Special Collector's Edition)
Movie Review: A classic film finally gets a Blu-Ray release
Summary: 5 Stars
This review is for the Blu-Ray edition.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is directed by John Hughes. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey, Charlie Sheen, Ben Stein, Richard Edson, and Edie McClurg. Contributors to the musical score include Ira Newborn, Arthur Baker, and John Robie.
Ferris Bueller is a Chicago high school student who, like so many others, is sick and tired of long, boring school days. So he comes up with the ultimate plan - fake an illness to get out of going to school, and use that day to get together with his friend s, and do everything fun the city has to offer. Once he is up and about, he teams up with his girlfriend and his reluctant, constantly depressed and nervous buddy. And borrowing the latter's father's priceless sports car, the trio heads downtown to partake of numerous activities. But what Ferris doesn't know is that the school's dean is aware of his less-than-stellar attendance habits, and is out to bust him by any means necessary.
The movie is a classic - one of those few eighties movies that really stands the test of time, and never manages to feel dated. Prior to shifting over to the world of family-friendly cinema, John Hughes was the master of teenage angst films. And perhaps no movie he ever participated in demonstrates that more than this one. There are laughs to be experienced around every corner, and yet the film is never raunchy or explicit. It's a success on every level.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off's cast is one of the greatest assets the film has going for it. Matthew Broderick brilliantly portrays the title character. Always entertaining and always lovable, Brod erick's performance here is arguably the finest of his career. The other stand-out is Alan Ruck as Cameron, Ferris' always-fearful companion from a broken home. Other great performances include Jennifer Grey as the title-character's uptight sister, Jeffrey Jones as the high school's over-the-top dean who will stop at nothing to bring Ferris down, and Edie McClurg as the dean's goofy secretary. Some brief (but no less memorable) performances include Ben Stein as the boring, monotone economics instructor, Charlie Sheen as a drug addict in a police station, and former Sonic Youth member Richard Edson as a crooked parking attendant. The movie is filled with excellent performances.
Alongside its cast, another great thing the film has going for it is the storyline, and the way the film explores it. It's a simple, to-the-point storyline so many people can relate to - who among us all hasn't wanted to ditch school for the sake of having a great day? The trio goes all across the city, and the comical scenes never stop. The tone of the film is perfect - always comical and entertaining, yet never raunchy or explicit.
Music for the film is composed by multiple composers. Amongst them is Ira Newborn, who would also compose the music for numerous other films/shows/artists/etc, including the Naked Gun films. The songs featured in the film come from a variety of sources and cover numerous genres - each one of which always suiting a certain scene in the film perfectly. Sadly though, John Hughes refused to release a soundtrack album, as he felt the songs wouldn't work well together as an album. As such, many songs featured prominently in the film, including the Flowerpot Men classic Beat City, are now highly sought after. Great music.... I only wish there was a soundtrack that had it all together!
This is one of those movies where I'd been waiting for the Blu-Ray for a long time - after all, it's one of the greatest films of the eighties. And let me be the first to tell you this Blu-Ray transfer does not disappoint. It's not the best vintage film transfer I've seen in HD, but it's certainly above average, given what I've seen for other films of the same era. Detail throughout the presentation is sharp, and there is an enhanced amount of detail I couldn't see in any old DVD presentation of the film. The grain level is consistent, and never interferes with the viewing process. My only real complaint image-wise is that a few shots look too soft , and some facial textures lack depth. Still, a small complaint. A lossless audio track only sweetens the deal, bringing the dialogue and widely-diverse musical score to life like never before. All in all, Ferris Bueller's Day Off on Blu-Ray shouldn't disappoint.
Special Features: This is a straight-up port of the Bueller Bueller Edition DVD, so all of the same features are present here. There are various making-of and other vintage featurettes detailing the creation of this classic film, as well as a photo gallery. Disappointingly, everything is presented in standard definition. Still, it is a nice variety of bonus material and I'm grateful we got anything on the disc at all. I wasn't expecting all the features from the previous DVD release, so this actually comes as a pleasant surprise.
One complaint I must make, however - like the Bueller Bueller edition DVD, this version of the movie DOES NOT include the John Hughes commentary from the original DVD release. I don't see how hard it would have been to slap it on the Blu-Ray port.
All in all, Ferris Bueller's Day Off stands the test of time, and this Blu-Ray is the new definitive version of the movie on the market. The movie itself doesn't fail to please, and a great transfer makes this package all the more appealing. If you've got a Blu-Ray player, steal your dad's prized Ferrari, rush to the nearest store, and pick up this disc.
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Summary of Ferris Bueller's Day Off Bueller...Bueller... Edition (Special Collector's Edition)
"Bueller.Bueller.?" Sorry, not here! Instead, high-schooler Ferris Bueller (Mathew Broderick), his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), and his best bud Cameron (Alan Ruck) are off on the spontaneous romp through Chicago known as Ferris Bueller's Day Off. You'll also enjoy righteous bonus materials that give you an insider's peek at this hilarious comedy hit from John Hughes (Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Sixteen Candles). So, barf up a lung, forge a "sick note" from the parents, and tag along on the funniest adventure to ever sweep through the Windy City. What are you still doing here? Save Ferris!Stills from Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Click for larger image)
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