The perfect movie for Sunday night: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
Netflix is home to the most ragtag group of teenagers ever seen. They solve murders, start their own sex therapy business, and do everything they shouldn’t. But some teenagers have set the benchmark of bizarre so high that nothing really feels odd anymore. While adulthood has made the streaming trends somewhat serious, turn back this Sunday with the original cocky high school senior in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
No matter how much we crave Sundays, it remains an unfortunate reminder of Mondays. But to bring back the charm of Sunday entertainment, watch or rewatch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off for the hundredth time. It’s the perfect entertainment escape to unwind, relax, and redefine the weekend before the workweek.
For those unaware, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is John Hughes’ teen comedy drama that follows the eponymous character, who made breaking the fourth wall cool before Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth could. In the film, the high school slacker pretends to be ill in order to skip a school day with his girlfriend and best friend, merely two months before graduation.
Ferris travels the extra mile to ensure neither his girlfriend nor his best friend gets caught. And the last nail to his super ruse is his bestie, Cameron’s father’s Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, which Ferris drives to pick Sloane up from school. Despite Cameron’s reluctance, they take the car on a day trip to Chicago.
From a sumptuous luncheon to attending the Von Steuben Day parade, the trio make the most of their trip. Meanwhile, things begin to unravel at Bueller’s home when suspicion gets the best of Rooney and Jeanie. While we’re not about to spoil the Sunday fun by filling in the blanks, we, however, will give you the perfect reason to keep it saved for the binge.
It’s unfortunately not possible to turn back time to the good old days. But fans can surely bring back a family movie night where laughter has no fences and the responsibility of full-throttle entertainment is on Ferris Bueller. Plus, there’s something too meta to enjoy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on a universal day off.
If you enjoy the tone of familiarity on weekends and hate taking a chance on something new, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is the way to go. It’s relatable, fun, and doesn’t miss a beat. And the best part? It just gets funnier with repeat viewing, offering the perfect light-hearted end to the busy week.