Throughout the 1980s, few filmmakers were in a streak similar to John Hughes. His name is associated with all the great comedies of that era, from Club Breakfast To Planes, trains and cars, uncle buckAnd Alone at home among many others. However, one particular day off that he came up with still sticks in everyone’s mind because of the many iconic lines and the sense of freedom it evokes. Now Paramount Home Entertainment is giving Ferris Bueller’s day off 4K processing with a new release that has all the content you need to fill a day off work or school.
Written and directed by Hughes. Ferris Bueller’s day off follows the now iconic Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick), a school bum who drops out of class with his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend Sloan (Mia Sara) for the best weekend ever captured on film. The trio take Cameron’s dad’s Ferrari on a fun ride around Chicago, leaving all responsibility behind as they gear up for an incredible day while staying out of the sight of those who might recognize them. Part of what made it an enduring classic was Ferris’s constant fourth crushing comments as he explained the techniques he perfected to get out of class and projected his thoughts onto the audience, letting viewers sink into an absolutely chaotic ride as it unfolded. The film is so beloved and important in the history of cinema that in 2014 it was officially inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Broderick became a superstar with Ferris Bueller’s day off which earned him a Golden Globe nomination and paved the way for a prolific career with roles in The Lion King, ProducersAnd The Cable Guy among many others. He, Rak and Sarah are joined in the film by a talented supporting cast including Jennifer Gray as Ferris’s sister Jeanie, Cindy Pickett And Lyman Ward as the mother and father of Ferris, and Geoffrey Jones as student dean Ed Rooney, who memorably relentlessly searches for Ferris to arrest him for truancy, only to end up in trouble himself.
What special features are included in Ferris Bueller4K release?
However, there is more to this weekend than just an updated movie. Paramount Home Entertainment also includes Hughes’ original commentary for Ferris Bueller, a notable addition considering it was not available on disc other than the original DVD released in 1999. As usual, a digital copy of the film will also be included in the 4K release. Every original bonus content will also be available to make this weekend even sweeter.
- Commentary by director John Hughes
- Bringing the Class Together: Cast of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- Ferris Bueller’s day off
- Who is Ferris Bueller?
- The world through the eyes of Ben Stein
- Vintage Ferris Bueller: The Lost Tapes
Ferris Bueller’s day off will be released in 4K on August 1st. Check out the original trailer for the classic comedy below.
Source: Collider
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