Now that we're older and wiser, it's time for this reflective, fun blog hop!
Thanks to the blog hop hosts with the most:
As the Squidster said on his blog, here's a prompt for the hop:
The greatest films stand the test of time, speaking to us in different ways at various life stages. Is there a movie that was a part of your life when you were younger that you see differently now? Like fine wine, has it improved with age or did it die in the bottle? Has maturity brought you new insights you missed in your youth? We want to know all about it!
The movie I choose is the happy coming of age story Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
I adored this movie when it launched in 1986, my freshman year of high school. It was one of the funniest movies I'd ever seen. What a classic take on American high school.
I was a goody-two-shoes in school. I studied like a big ole nerd, and I didn't have time or energy to misbehave due to swimming and volleyball. In contrast, this movie was all about FUN! I was so nervous when Ferris impersonated the sausage king of Chicago--that would be something I could never do.
There are some great lessons the characters teach us:
1) Focus on your own happiness. (Ferris's sister Jeannie)
2) Use your voice. Stand up for yourself. (Ferris's best friend Cameron)
3) Don't worry so damn much. Things will work out! (Ferris)
Now that I'm in my forties, this movie is even more brilliant. I have an anxious brain that worries easily, and it's important to remind myself to seize the day. I may not have the panache of Ferris, but I admire his spontaneity and faith in himself and his friends.
The teen romance was nice, but not a big part of the movie for me as a 9th grader. I now realize how important a great love story is. If a movie or book lacks a compelling romance, I don't enjoy it as much. This is a sweet scene from FBDO:
How did you like Ferris Bueller's Day Off, then and now?
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Comments
Ferris Bueller literally changed my life. The Twist and Shout scene put me on a journey of musical self-discovery which I still follow today. Thanks for the post and for playing our little game.
And I love how Sloane's style is still actually pretty cool. She doesn't look nearly as dated as many '80s teens with the big hair and obnoxious clothes.
:D TOTALLY! I still sing that here and again just for kix.
Wow, that's so cool the impact of the Twist and Shout scene on your life!
Love,
Janie
So that is a great way to measure a movie I think.
And I loved Cameron too !
Great choice of movie.
cheers, parsnip
This is a great film. I really enjoyed it. I haven't seen it in years, but I get where you're going with your comments...
I guess it's natural for us to become more anxious/cautious as we age. In our twenties and thirties we are more carefree and have our whole live ahead of us. WE can take risks and not have to worry too much because we have time to correct our mistakes and take another path.
BUT later on our paths are narrowed. Life isn't easy. With age comes responsibilities and commitments to our spouses, children, and aging parents. Life isn't so carefree, not with the weight of the world resting on our shoulders.
Thankfully we have books and movies to free us, even for a little while. Such a lovely escape to lose ourselves in our favorite movies and act like kids again....
Terrific choice, Jen. Thanks for sharing with us!
Lee
Tossing It Out
This is definitely a classic and it also made me love Ben Stein.
Thanks,
Cherdo
www.cherdoontheflipside.com
Funny, must be a sign of the times, but I see films made now based on high school and they seem so alien and lacking in charm. Those made in the 80's were so amazing, charming, and universal. What happened?
Thanks for sharing this on our Bloghop!
Nancy at Hungry Enough To Eat Six