Review of The Breakfast Club (1985) by Davey M — 29 Sep 2013

John Hughe's 'The Breakfast Club' is still a perfect embodiment of teenage angst in film and may just as well stand as a timeless classic.

This review of The Breakfast Club (1985) was written by Davey M on 29 Sep 2013.

The Breakfast Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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