Ferris Bueller's Day Off Bueller...Bueller... Edition (Special Collector's Edition) | 
| Actors: Jason Robert Alderman, Louie Anderson, Stephanie Blake, Matthew Broderick, Virginia Capers
Studio: Paramount
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Rating:  361 reviews
Sales Rank: 1041
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 102 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: PARD031334D
ISBN: 1415715335
UPC: 097360313345
EAN: 9781415715338
ASIN: B000BNX4MC
Theatrical Release Date: June 11, 1986
Release Date: January 10, 2006
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Like a soda pop left open all night, Bueller seems to have lost its effervescence over time. Sure, Matthew Broderick is still appealing as the perennial truant, Ferris, who fakes his parents out and takes one memorable day off from school. Jeffrey Jones is nasty and scheming as the principal who's out to catch him. Jennifer Grey is winning as Ferris's sister (who ends up making out in the police station with a prophetic vision of Charlie Sheen). But there's a definite sense that this film was of a particular time frame: the '80s. It's still fun, though. There's Ferris singing "Twist and Shout" during a Chicago parade, and a lovely sequence in the Art Institute. But don't get it and expect your kids to love it the way you did. Like it or not, it's yours alone. --Keith Simanton
Product Description
All new special features with new interviews from matthew broderick Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 01/16/2007 Starring: Matthew Broderick Ben Stein Run time: 102 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: John Hughes
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 Gee, thanks Paramount... January 13, 2006
John Rotan (Morganton, NC USA)
141 out of 144 found this review helpful
Film buffs, DVD collectors, and John Hughes fans beware! The "Bueller...Bueller..." edition DVD does not include the commentary track by writer/producer/director John Hughes which was included on the original 1999/2000 DVD release. It is a great commentary and is sorely missed from this edition.
 Cough Cough Cough Cough Cough...Bleah, Bleah! Bleah, Bleah!!! January 16, 2006
BRADLEY R HUTSON (Sesser, IL United States)
59 out of 65 found this review helpful
I first saw "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in 1991, and I've LOVED it ever since. I was so thrilled to see that Paramount was giving this classic film an upgraded DVD Special Edition. Upon seeing it however, I must say that I'm pretty disappointed. The extras, although enjoyable, are sorely lacking what they could and SHOULD be. Most of the film's major stars (and sometimes even minor ones like Kristy Swanson and Richard Edson) provide some updated interviews that are fun to watch. But, the bonus material and interviews featuring Mia Sara are all from 1986! She obviously CAN'T be that busy these days, so doesn't it make sense that an updated interview with her could have been included?
Also, the shooting script for this movie contains MANY deleted scenes and dialogue, some of which were a GREAT read and are bound to have been filmed. Ferris going through the house looking for money in some STRANGE places (all while the Pink Floyd tune "Money" was playing), as well as Cameron's dad seeing his 1961 Ferarri being driven through Chicago's streets by the two parking garage employees would have been GREAT to see. However, the ONLY deleted scene we get here is a behind-the-scenes version of the waiter at Chez Qui telling the trio that the food they were eating was pancreas (which of course was referred to later by Ferris in the taxi). No true special edition DVD should be without a deleted scenes section. VERY disappointing.
Next, this edition (like the original) does NOT include a theatrical trailer. It's rare for even a bare bones DVD not to include at least one trailer, but nearly UNHEARD of for a special edition! It's bound to still exist, and I can't beleive that it's THAT hard to find that they could not have dug it up for this "special" edition.
Finally, the original DVD, while lacking a trailer, DID include a GREAT feature-length commentary track by writer/director John Hughes. However, that commentary track is NOT included here! That was either a severe oversight or a downright mean move by Paramount. How hard would it have been to reproduce it here? In effect, its omission forces anyone who bought the original DVD and wants to upgrade to the special edition to keep the original instead of selling or trading it, all because they want to retain the commentary. Paramount should have at least made it possible that owning this new DVD would provide the most complete "Ferris" experience presently possible by itself, but without the original's commentary it doesn't.
In summary, if you bought the original DVD, then I advise you to keep it and just rent this new version to give the special features a look. Save the rest of what you would otherwise spend on this to put towards something more worthwhile. If you have NOT bought the original DVD however, then this would be a worthwhile purchase to own the extras that were not present on the original. But, do rent the original to give a listen to that AWESOME commentary track by John Hughes.
 Tom Sawyer reborn November 16, 2004
Christian McCallister (The waters of the Great Lakes)
39 out of 66 found this review helpful
Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) is a totally charming, inoffensive scamp who decides to skip school for one more day of freedom, as his senior year in high school moves toward its end, and the end of his childhood/adolescence. He and his best friend plan out the day well, and they make the absolute most of it. Ferris had enough people convinced that he was genuinely (maybe even fatally) ill, that a "Save Ferris" campaign is started, including billboards and a sign on the water-tower (that really cracked me up).
This is a warm-hearted view of the waning days of adolescence and a thoroughly likable Tom Sawyer-like clever mischief-maker who is totally harmless, and not quite ready to let go of his childhood. Many laughs, lots of smiles.
Don't trust the review; still relevant and hilarious! December 18, 1999
36 out of 40 found this review helpful
I am a teenager. I still enjoy(?) the joys(?) of high school. And let me say that Ferris Bueller's Day Off is still pertinent, as well as enjoyable.I've seen the ending numerous times on TV, but this very night I decided to watch the whole thing. I rented it with a friend and loved it. Tomorrow I will go out and buy the DVD. John Hughes was one of the precursors of such great writer-directors as Kevin Smith, and this film is evidence. It may have different focuses and some might find this difficult to interpret, as some reviews have said. I say "Bull." This film captures high school. Even if all the teachers aren't as boring, the administration is still spreading the same lies that the principal character does in the film. He tries for authority and only pulls off incompetence. With humor, light youthful cynicism, and carefree but intelligent views on life, I can attest to Ferris's own accuracy. I may not be as successful, but I see myself as a Buellerist(even if it wasn't intended). So what if the movie ends seriously? That's what high school is! There're good times, hilarious times. And then there's learning who you are. Coming to terms. I was moved by Ferris Bueller's Day Off. In a world where accuracy often means disgusting, hack films like American Pie, this movie captured school days masterfully. Films that take the act of growing up and make it a sick joke are insulting, in my opinion. American Pie featured the darker side of growing up. People who are self-centered and petty. What a life, to start in such a way. Ferris Bueller is shown to be human and moral as he speaks about his friends, however. His analyses are wonderful, and caring while not being sugar-coated. The film was true but tasteful, succinctly and accurately showing the trials of growing up. It's over-the-top, but anyone who was interesting in high school(and childhood in general), I'm sure, can attest to memories that seem larger-than-life. While it may be difficult to watch Ferris Bueller run up slides and jump on trampolines all to get home with a serious eye, one must admit that when one looks back at school, some things are like that, even if only in your mind. Ferris Bueller's Day Off works on levels that only one who is or has been young can appreciate.
Save Ferris! Leisure Rules! November 9, 1999
Matt Howe (Washington, DC)
34 out of 44 found this review helpful
I just rented FERRIS BUELLER this weekend. Wow! I cried! Seriously, I cried. Call me emotional, but I LOVED this film when it came out. It brought back so many memories that I cried. Back in the 80's I worked in a movie theatre and watched the "Twist & Shout" parade scene hundreds of times. This is the first time I've seen it since then. I think it's a great movie. It's hilarious, and unlike so many comedies these days, has great character development in the midst of it's lunacy. Sure, it's a light comedy. But the feelings about leaving high school and moving on are in there too. And of course, "Twist & Shout" is deliriously entertaining.As far as the DVD goes ... it's a good job. The menu is colorful and easy to use. There's not a lot of bonus stuff, but I found director John Hughes' commentary fascinating. Yes, I actually listened to the entire film with Mr. Hughes commenting! For film buffs, it is very interesting to learn things about how films are shot. Mr. Hughes shares stories about how they tried to make L.A. look like Chicago; how they filmed a certain scene quickly, and didn't get it quite right, because it was threatening to rain; how "Cameron" had problems keeping his eyes wide open because it was so bright.... etc. etc. Very interesting stuff. Thanks Mr. Hughes! You made some great comedies in the 80's and this is a great one! P.S. You can't mention FERRIS BUELLER without praising Matthew Broderick's performance. He's charming, cute, and hilarious.
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