Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Bueller... Bueller... Edition) [Blu-ray]
by John Hughes
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Actor: Alan Ruck, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey, Matthew Broderick, Mia SaraDirector: John Hughes
Brand: Paramount
Cinematographer: Tak Fujimoto
Producer: John Hughes
Writer: John Hughes
Editor: Paul Hirsch
Producer: Jane Vickerilla
Producer: Michael Chinich
Producer: Tom Jacobson
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Portuguese (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 103 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2009-05-05
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Paramount
Blu-ray Reviews of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Bueller... Bueller... Edition) [Blu-ray]
Blu-ray Review: Blu-ray: A classic teen comedy finally on HD but still without the commentary track.
Summary: 4 Stars
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" was definitely a major hit from 1986. I can remember everyone from high school just in love with the film and many people praising the latest hit from Director (and also writer) John Hughes who has directed many of the top teen hits in the 80's such as "The Breakfast Club", "Pretty in Pink" and "Weird Science".
Needless to say, a film in the 80's that was attached to John Hughes was considered as golden and sure enough, "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" was as successful as his previous teen films (the film grossed over $70 million in the box office) and the film is considered (and voted) by many fans as one of the top comedy films of all time.
VIDEO & AUDIO:
"FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" is presented for the first time on Blu-ray and with a 1080p High Definition transfer. The good news is that the picture quality is better than any previous release of the film. Colors are vibrant at times, but with the film nearly 25-years-old, for some reason I felt the video looked a bit soft.
Certain scenes show sign of ages with a few spotting and again, video was looking a bit soft. Having seen the two magnificently looking Paramount releases of "Saturday Night Fever" and "GREASE" on Blu-ray which comes out on the same day as "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF", those films are 30-years old and look incredible and definitely look gorgeous on Blu-ray. But for "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF", it was a good transfer, but not magnificent.
You do see a variety of cool colors such as the parade segment or even when the three are at the swimming pool, there is very good vibrancy of colors and part of the positive about this film is that a good chunk of the film is filmed outdoors. If anything, this transfer does look way better than its DVD counterpart.
As for audio, "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" is a John Hughes film, similar to his other big hits, music plays a big part of his films. And thus you can hear Yello's "Oh, Yeah" and the Beatles "Twist and Shout" in Dolby TrueHD 5.1. The film is strong on the dialogue side and thus, the true usage of surround sound and when the film does come alive is during the scenes that showcase the music.
Also featured is French 2.0 Dolby Surround and Spanish mono. Subtitles include English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
"FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" on Blu-ray is based on the special "Bueller...Bueller...Edition" DVD release and features the following in standard definition:
* Getting the Class Together - The Cast of Ferris Bueller's Day Off - (27:45) Interviews with a few of the cast during the time the film was shot and also a few recent interviews as of 2005. The casting directors selected Matthew Broderick because he was one of the top young stars of the time with films such as "War Games", Alan Ruck was supposed to be in the original "The Breakfast Club" but this time gave Ruck a chance in this film (which was turned down by Emilio Estevez). Also, interesting tidbits such as the real life relationship between the two actors that play Ferris's parents.
* The Making of Ferris Bueller's Day Off - (15:29) We learn about the filming of "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" from the various scouting locations, finding the right car (Ferrari) and how they were going to have it crash out from a window and more.
* Who is Ferris Bueller? - (9:12) Interviews with Matthew Broderick and the mindset of Ferris Bueller and playing the role.
* The World According to Ben Stein - (10:49) Ben Stein is interviewed in the past and the present. Stein talks about how he was discovered from writing speeches for President Nixon and how he will forever be remembered for the two words..."Bueller...Bueller...".
* Vintage Ferris Bueller: The Lost Tapes - (10:51) Onset craziness with the three main talents.
* Class Album - This features the still photography used for publicity
Owners of the original DVD release may still want to keep it because the commentary by John Hughes from that version was never included in the "Bueller...Bueller...Edition", nor is it on this Blu-ray.
JUDGMENT CALL:
Back in 1986, this film was so popular. I can remember everyone in high school watching this film many times and even today, hearing bands and people who were influenced by this film. And suffice to say, it has become a comedy classic as many magazines and various film polls have placed it in their top 100 comedy films.
Watching "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" as a teenager and watching it now as an adult, I have to admit that now, I find myself feeling differently about the film. And I have to thank these creators of various Internet theories for definitely giving me a second take on watching this film.
Most recently, the "Fight Club" theory has been offered on the Internet about the film revolving around a figment of Cameron's own imagination. And for me, I know thinking things this way goes against what many people watching it at the time. But personally, I enjoy this theory because I realize, if a ten second scene was added at the end of the film showing Cameron lying down and while he was contemplating the negativity around his life and what if this whole experience was just a dream. Even with an ending like that, it would make the storyline much more plausible of how Ferris was able to accomplish the impossible.
I know, I know...this is a John Hughes film, not a David Fincher film. But it definitely made me think differently about the film.
Because if you think about it, It would make sense of how Ferris was able to pull the impossible off, Cameron in his mind contemplating the way he would retaliate against his father and also, his feelings towards Sloane. Everything is a figment of Cameron's imagination and to me, I'm really digging that theory versus a teenager who is constantly pulling off the impossible.
But of course, purists who are reading this are probably saying, "well, that's not how John Hughes would have wanted" and yes, I know. This is a film that came out in the mid-80's and when you think of past-John Hughes classics, situations that possibly wouldn't happen in reality, do happen in his films and you always get the "happy ending".
From the rags-to-riches story of "Pretty in Pink", two boys who are able to generate a hot woman from a Barbie Doll of "Weird Science" and how people of different backgrounds in high school are all able to become good friends in "The Breakfast Club". "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" was an adventure of three friends having the best day of their lives courtesy of Mr. Bueller.
I suppose it shows you how overworking minds are able to come up with multiple theories for many films and TV shows and a fun, enjoyable and popular comedy classic such as "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" can definitely be analyzed (or over analyzed).
But nevertheless, it seems the theory has given some new life and interest in the film and what better timing than to have the release of "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" on Blu-ray.
As for the Blu-ray, it's pretty much what was offered on the "Bueller...Bueller" DVD edition but I figured that perhaps when the film reaches its 25th Anniversary, we may get something new or different. But if not, for those who have never owned the DVD release, this Blu-ray is quite solid. And of course, the picture and audio quality is much, much better than the DVD.
"FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" is a hilarious comedy that continues to shine now as it did nearly 25-years ago. Definitely recommended!
Description of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Bueller... Bueller... Edition) [Blu-ray]
?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!Blu-ray disc comes in O-sleeve slip-cover packaging.
Like a soda pop left open all night, Bueller seems to have lost its effervescence over time. Sure, Matthew Broderick is still appealing as the perennial truant, Ferris, who fakes his parents out and takes one memorable day off from school. Jeffrey Jones is nasty and scheming as the principal who's out to catch him. Jennifer Grey is winning as Ferris's sister (who ends up making out in the police station with a prophetic vision of Charlie Sheen). But there's a definite sense that this film was of a particular time frame: the '80s. It's still fun, though. There's Ferris singing "Twist and Shout" during a Chicago parade, and a lovely sequence in the Art Institute. But don't get it and expect your kids to love it the way you did. Like it or not, it's yours alone. --Keith Simanton
Stills from Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Click for larger image)
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