It feels strange to be calling something that’s only
twenty years old, a classic, but it really is – in the true sense
of the world.
Written with flair, cast with thought and performed
with vigour, the exceptionally enjoyable comedy romp features Matthew
Broderick (apparently it was between him and John Cusack) as the most
popular guy in school, a charming, cheeky, likable fella named Ferris.
Keen to get out and experience the big smoke, and basically get up to
mischief, he teams with girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) and best friend
Cameron (Alan Ruck) to pull off the ultimate wag from school.
EXTRASFinally, assumingly to tie in with the 20th anniversary of it’s initial
release; Paramount gives the film, the DVD treatment it deserves. Not
surprisingly, John Hughes – apparently now a bit of a recluse – is
nowhere to be found in the new assortment of extras (unless it’s
vintage promo material) but everyone else connected to the film does
return to talk about their experience. There’s a heap of goodies on
here actually – featurettes on casting the film, a retrospective on
making it, a piece on Ben Stein (the ‘Bueller, Bueller…’ teacher) and
more. Could’ve done with a commentary though. Conclusion:
Movie 80% Extras: 70% 
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