Bueller. If you enjoy films from the 1980s, then there is a chance that you recognize this name. In 1986, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off premiered on the silver screen, telling the comedic story of a boy who skips school one day to spend a day with his best friend and his girlfriend in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Written, produced, and directed by John Hughes, this film is one of his most famous cult classics. In relation to the film’s plot, the title is as straight-forward as it can be. It includes the main character’s name and the activities he partakes in during the movie. The idea that “a boy named Ferris Bueller is taking the day off from another obligation” is obtained directly from the title, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The opening credits
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The phrase is simply “Bueller.” Being the last name of the main character, this word is extremely significant. Ferris’ homeroom teacher repeats his last name at the beginning of the film during role call, and then the Dean at Ferris’ school repeats his last name each time he believes he has come close to catching Ferris. The repetition of his name is mainly used to add a comedic effect to the story. When the homeroom teacher repeats “Bueller” during role call, it not only reinforces the fact that Ferris is skipping school, but the actor playing the teacher uses a monotonous voice, making the repetition seem comical. When the Dean repeats the name as he believes he is catching Ferris it is comical because he never succeeds in catching Ferris and punishing him. The actor playing the Dean says “Bueller” in a menacing voice, as though he will be the victor at the end of the …show more content…
It is supposed to appear personable. That is why there are many parts in the film where Ferris looks into the camera and directly addresses the audience. For example, in the beginning of the film after Ferris’ family leaves the house for the day, Ferris gives the audience a tutorial on how to “fake out parents,” or make them believe that you are sick. This is only one part of his opening monologue, where he directly addresses the audience and fills them in on what is happening in the story and hints to where the day will lead him. Another example of how the film allows the audience to directly connect with the characters is through the use of camera angles. Whenever most of the characters are having a one on one conversation, especially during the major turning points, the camera will be angled to give a perspective that allows the scene to be shot through the eyes of the characters. For example, when Ferris is lying in bed while speaking with his parents at the beginning of the film, as the parents are speaking the camera is looking up at them, as if it is from Ferris’ perspective. When Ferris is speaking, the camera is looking down at him, as if it is from the parent’s point of view. This use of perspective allows the audience to feel as though they are a part of the
The phrase is simply “Bueller.” Being the last name of the main character, this word is extremely significant. Ferris’ homeroom teacher repeats his last name at the beginning of the film during role call, and then the Dean at Ferris’ school repeats his last name each time he believes he has come close to catching Ferris. The repetition of his name is mainly used to add a comedic effect to the story. When the homeroom teacher repeats “Bueller” during role call, it not only reinforces the fact that Ferris is skipping school, but the actor playing the teacher uses a monotonous voice, making the repetition seem comical. When the Dean repeats the name as he believes he is catching Ferris it is comical because he never succeeds in catching Ferris and punishing him. The actor playing the Dean says “Bueller” in a menacing voice, as though he will be the victor at the end of the …show more content…
It is supposed to appear personable. That is why there are many parts in the film where Ferris looks into the camera and directly addresses the audience. For example, in the beginning of the film after Ferris’ family leaves the house for the day, Ferris gives the audience a tutorial on how to “fake out parents,” or make them believe that you are sick. This is only one part of his opening monologue, where he directly addresses the audience and fills them in on what is happening in the story and hints to where the day will lead him. Another example of how the film allows the audience to directly connect with the characters is through the use of camera angles. Whenever most of the characters are having a one on one conversation, especially during the major turning points, the camera will be angled to give a perspective that allows the scene to be shot through the eyes of the characters. For example, when Ferris is lying in bed while speaking with his parents at the beginning of the film, as the parents are speaking the camera is looking up at them, as if it is from Ferris’ perspective. When Ferris is speaking, the camera is looking down at him, as if it is from the parent’s point of view. This use of perspective allows the audience to feel as though they are a part of the