LEISURE RULES

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey, Cindy Pickett, Lyman Ward, Edie McClurg, Charlie Sheen, Ben Stein

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller

Why watch this? Matt Broderick was never better than in this rebellious teen comedy.

Plot Summary: Ferris Bueller, a popular high school senior, orchestrates a grand scheme to fake illness and skip school for a day in Chicago. He convinces his neurotic best friend, Cameron, and his girlfriend, Sloane, to join him on this adventurous detour. Throughout their day of escapades, the group must outwit their determined dean of students, Mr. Rooney, who is hell-bent on catching Ferris and exposing his truancy.

Dad's Preview: God, I know everybody loves this film. I did not have the same experience because my first reaction was, "Nobody's that damn smart." It's like watching a movie about a guy, written and directed by that same guy. Ferris can do no wrong, he gets everything he wants, and escapes all consequences. I relate more with his angry sister, Jeanie. Real life often hands you a pile of crap and you just have to survive it, and minimize the damage... maybe I need a therapist...

John Hughes, Tom Jacobson; Paramount Pictures