Monday, August 6, 2012 marks the three year anniversary of the day that the world lost filmmaker John Hughes. Hughes died in 2009 of a heart attack. His death was a significant moment for me because I grew up watching his films. When I heard of his untimely death, I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic and ancient all that the same time. In memory of his passing, I thought that I would list what I consider to be Hughes’ top five films about teens. Here they are:
Sixteen Candles” starred Michael Schoeffling, Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall. It was released in 1984. The film’s storyline focuses on a teen that feels overlooked by both her family and the hot guy at school. In the end, however, she gets the guy. In my book, the final scenes were priceless. The film is rated PG.
Weird Science” starred Anthony Michael Hall, Bill Paxton and Kelly LeBrock. It was released in 1985. The film’s storyline focuses on two teenage boys that are more apt to get wedgies from their classmates than women. However, they change all that when a science experience gone right creates their dream woman. I found the movie to be both funny and charming. Some of my favorite scenes take place when LeBrock’s character helps the pair even the score with the character known as Chet. The movie is rated PG-13.
“The Breakfast Club”
The Breakfast Club” starred Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall. It was released in 1985. The film’s storyline focuses on a group of teens that are stuck in weekend detention. Personally, I loved every single moment of this film. One of the best moments was the ending when the letter that the “club” wrote while in detention is revealed. The movie is rated R.
“Pretty in Pink”
“Pretty in Pink” starred Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer and James Spader. It was released in 1986. The film’s storyline focuses on two high school cliques. One group is wealthy and the other group is poor. In true “Romeo and Juliet” fashion, the financially disadvantaged character, Andie, falls in love with the ultra rich character, Blane. Of course the relationship does not go well because of their class differences. One of my favorite moments in the film was when Andie’s friend Duckie confronts Blaine in the hallway at school. The two teens come to blows over Andie’s honor. I thought it was a very poignant scene. The movie is rated PG-13.
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” starred Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Grey and Mia Sara. It was released in 1986. The film’s storyline focuses on a teen that skips school after pretending to be ill. Once his parents leave for the day, he calls up his best bud and his best girl. Of course hilarity ensues after that. There were so many laugh out loud moments in this film that it is hard to pick just one to highlight. The movie is rated PG-13.
Killeen Gonzalez enjoys watching movies with her family.
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