The Unexpected Heaviosity of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
1. The author shows his appreciation for this film and its director by first stating that as he watched the film he was in a state of astonishment. Almond also goes into detail about scenes and expresses why the particular scene was important and how great it was. Such as the scene with Alan Ruck in the museum as he is staring at the masterpiece. Almond also talks about how important the characters are and how great of roles Hughes had them play. His main argument is that this film is not just a “teen movie” that it goes much deeper than that.
2. Almond uses the fact that Alan Ruck has a struggle with his parents and his anxieties. He is torn between