Review of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) by Gabe C — 24 Aug 2013

I like the theme and the message of this film: Lighten up, take time to enjoy youth, have some fun, etc. But I'd like it a lot better if the title character/main protagonist wasn't such an obnoxious, borderline sociopathic asshole.

I really loathe people like him and I have a very hard time cheering for him which the film clearly wants to do. Alan Ruck's character Frye saves it from being a complete waste of time, especially in the latter half of the film.

It's not enough for it to save it for me. There are a few laughs here and there but all in all, I don't understand the adoration this film has received.