Ferris Buller's Day Off

Basic Premise: I cannot believe you don't know the plot. Ferris, his best friend Cameron, and his girlfriend Skye take the day off school and have unbelievable adventures.

Welcome to April's overture of love for John Hughes. John Hughes is the classic eighties teen angst movie director. In fact, he tends to write them, too. And I salute him.

Hughes' unique narrative reflects the film's far-fetched plot. But I think that's the point. Events like these never happen when you skipped school, but, the more you get to know Ferris, the more reasonable it seems that they should happen to him. He is one of those guys who is insanely popular in the way that everyone knows him, and everyone likes him. A rare combo indeed.

And Matthew Broderick plays it off with an easy charm. It's all in a sly smile and a flick of the wrist, so to speak. The supporting cast is well chosen, and their remarks show a gift for comedic timing. All in all, a sparkling, very 80s comedy. Salut!