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It was much better and far funnier than I had anticipated. By golly that young Matthew Broderick actually could act, and not just look cute. I knew that Ben Stein had made an acting career off lecturing in economics to highschool dullards in this movie, and he was appropriately droll -- but even funnier was Jeffrey Jones as the investigating principal, a comic role played to hilarious perfection.
The bit parts were just as grand, especially the garage attendant. Another surprise: Charlie Sheen as a dead-on Fonzie type, on stage for only two or three minutes, but a commanding presence.
The transfer on this anamorphic Paramount DVD was superb, nearly HD in quality.
clark
Follow Ups:
While wifey was working a trade show, I took several tours sponsored by the Chicago Architectural Foundation (the tours leave right next door to Orchestra Hall). Our guide pointed out the garage where Ferris & Co. leave the Ferrari.
Now that I think of it, that film is something of a love letter to the city. It's the best John Hughes film, along with Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
It is different for sure. I like it but don't love it. It's a bit snooty at times. I do appreciate its uniqueness. Also it was the first film to use Yello's "Oh Yeah" which seems to show up in a film every couple of years.
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and one of the few "teen" movies that holds up from that era...
I didn't think it was possible for use to agree on anything. It is an excellent comedy that holds up quite well.
Never mind the stupid extras, does it look as good, or better?
clark
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