"We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all." Fun Fact: The Chicago Public Library donated over ten thousand books to be used in the movie. What Script Fact: The scene in which all characters sit in a circle on the floor in the library and tell stories about why they were in detention was not scripted. Writer and director John Hughes told them all to ad-lib. Iconic Defiance Fact: Judd Nelson improvised the part at the closing of the film where Bender raises his fist in defiance. He was supposed to just walk into the sunset, so to speak, and John Hughes asked him to play around with a few actions. When he was done and they were finishing up, Nelson threw his fist up without running it by anyone. Everyone loved it, and it has also become an iconic symbol of the 1980s as well as cinema history. Music Enthusiast Fact: Don't You (Forget About Me) (1985) by Simple Minds, was written for the film by Keith Forsey. It was a number one hit for Simple Minds. Billy Idol and Bryan Ferry turned down offers to record it first (although in 2001, Billy Idol recorded a version as a bonus track for his Greatest Hits album). The song was also turned down by Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders, who then suggested they offer it to the band fronted by her husband at the time, Simple Minds.
Also, the quote at the end "It doesn't matter what we think we are, you're going to see us how you want to." That's why this movie will always and forever be THE defining moment of Generation X. Because all you've heard is true, and it's wrapped up in that one statement. Our parents literally had to be reminded that we EXISTED every night with the public service announcement which run on every broadcast TV network saying, "It's 10pm. Do you know where your children are?" We didn't have school shootings that everyone knew about. We didn't have stranger danger yet as a concept. We were free range children. Our parents would kick us out of the house every single day it wasn't raining. If we crossed their paths during the day they would give us heinous chores to make sure we didn't get underfoot in the future. None of us knew what the hell our parents were DOING all day, because we stayed far away from the House until the street lights came on. Either that or both of our parents had to work so at 10 years old we were given a key and told to watch over our little brothers and sisters while mommy and daddy were busy. And oh, please make sure to have dinner at least started on the stove by the time the parents got home. No one knew what to do with us. No one knew what we were up to. They didn't want to. They yelled at us because we existed and because children were damned inconvenient to the lifestyle they had been enjoying up until that point as young unfettered adults. For every kid that had helicopter parents with high pressure demands we knew a dozen with absentee parents just struggling to get by, or families so large that the kids not in trouble just got lost in the shuffle. And John Hughes captured that essence, the spirit of the age, perfectly, with that phrase at the end. "Why bother even asking us who we think we are? You're just gonna make up some shit that fits your own narrative." Gen X learned very early the power of anonymity and just going off and doing your own thing and letting your parents play catch-up later if they noticed that you left. We aren't built like any other generation on the planet today. We're just NOT. You made friends by knocking through the BS and the facade and touching the real inside, and then when you had been vulnerable for a moment together, you either became enemies for life or lifetime ride or die's. There was no middle option. For the rest of it, it was all who your friends were and what your clicque was until we graduated and moved into the Grunge/Goth/Emo choices in college. LOL
You were given a key to the house at TEN?! Late bloomer, were you? I was given one at 6, when I entered first grade. To be fair, though..... I was raised by my grandmother (father's side). My father had died when I was barely a year old, and my "mother" gave me to her without a fight. But yes, most of what else you said is 100% applicable to me, as well. I was given a key to the house at 6, learned how to cook for myself at 7, and quickly given all the other life skills I'd need by the time I was 8. I don't know about you, but I was born in 1967. I never knew my actual parents, as I was too young when what I said above happened. I did later learn about some of my mother's history, and that she fully lacked "mothering instincts". I was actually the lucky one. On her side, I have a brother and sister (both older than me), and they were abused. On my father's side, I have an older brother who... to be honest.... was a "pretty boy", and got away with a lot, until he REALLY fucked up. He's serving a life sentence in prison for murder. I learned of my father's other son at the age of 11, and didn't learn about my mother's other children until I was 18. Combined, I was one of four children... but I grew up as an only child. But I was at least taught how to "fend for myself" at a very young age. And you're right..... Generation X is "built different". As much as we are "middle age" now, we can still take care of ourselves, and at least some of us have passed that on to our children (who are now adults themselves). Honestly, though, I see a lot of Gen-X, in Gen-Z that's coming up. They are just now reaching adulthood, and they are (like we did) fighting against a system that is stacked against them. They also have the creativity and smarts to adapt to situations quickly, like we did.... all the while, being called "lazy" by the same generation (Boomers) that did that same thing to us. I didn't really have a "clique" in school, to be honest about it. I was simply an "outcast". Yes, I had a few friends, but I didn't fit any particular "mold".
From Kindergarten on, kids in my neighborhood walked nearly a mile to and from school, and spent the weekends running around doing whatever we wanted wherever we wanted. Can't see that happening today.
Man, you hit the nail on the head. Anonymity and Freedom are everything when your 10. EVERYTHING. For all the other bullshit we endured, it was all worth it for that, alone. And also for the fact that we can go make a life for ourselves, sometimes by just MacGyvering our way through it all. And it's glorious. I wish the world still worked that way. Our generations motto should be: It is what it is.
@@thomasbaker2067 Oh cool recently saw this movie on Netflix this year. I do plan on watching it again sometime. It’s really funny and I was laughing my ass off
This is one movie I would of never expected you to do a reaction video too, lol I swear I never clicked so fast haha this movie is most definitely a classic and one of my favorite childhood movies even tho I had no business watching this at a young age 😂😂 Thank you so much for this reaction brotha! ❤
Many early 80s movies were groundbreaking. Executives were very negative about this movie because it was nothing like the usual early 80s teen movies. What they didn't know was 80s kids identified with the characters, the conflicts each one faced and were with them in their character's development. Every kid I knew watched this film over and over again. And the theme song became all our song.
My favorite movie of all time. Watched this right before I started Jr. year of my school and it changed my whole outlook on life. This movie really teaches you about empathy.
This isn't just a comedy, or a drama. It's a reflection on the teenage condition. Amazing that these stereotypes still exist, such a simple film and so complex. Saturday school sucked. I was the John Bender character and punk rocker, but I was nice though, and had a cheerleader girlfriend, my teachers loved me. And I was friends with all the cliques. Which character were you? 🤔
Real friendship is vulnerability, honesty. They all told each other who they really were, and how they really felt. They couldn't do this with their regular friend groups, and they certainly couldn't do this with their parents. Opening up for the first time isn't going to be rainbows and sunshine. Of course there's going to be tension. But they didn't just fight. They had laughs, they had adventures, they shared deep thoughts and serious topics with each other. In order to get close to anyone, you have to risk getting hurt, and also hurting others. If your idea of friendship is that nobody ever does anything wrong, every moment is happy, then your relationships aren't sincere. The bonds aren't strong. These people managed to find genuine human connection, and common ground in a day. Hollywood magic for sure. But they absolutely could work as friends if they maintained that level of openness going forward.
1. The woman and little girl dropping of Brian are Anthony Michael Hall's real mother and sister. 2. The late Paul Gleason😇 played Beeks in "Trading Places". Also, the idiot assistant police chief in "Die Hard". 3. "Ya got fifty bucks?" was supposed to be twenty. The look on Paul's face was genuine. 4. When getting loaded Anthony Michael Halls reaction with the sunglasses is similar to his performance in "Weird Science". 5. I still use the term "doobage".😎 6. Even John Hughes😇 said the shattering window was a huge reach. 7. That's not dandruff, it's parmesan cheese. 8. I love Ally Sheedy. Personally, I liked her better GOTH.😍😋 9. If you catch it Andrew's dad is scoping out Allison as he's picking up Andrew. 10. John Hughes is picking up Brian. 11. Hughes used this school in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Uncle Buck.
My generation's anthem movie. Gen X, obviously. My gal, Ally Sheedy was the original Emo. Back then it was just head case. That's what you can call Allison.
This is actually one of the only John Hugh’s films I’m a fan of. I never really liked his other stuff like “Sixteen Candles” and “Pretty In Pink” but the dynamic between the characters in this always worked so well. I knew people similar to some of them growing up. While you can never pinpoint anyone’s youth exactly (I know I’m not represented in this group) but you can still get the idea of being there
The jocks are the bullies and assholes WITHIN the regular school environment. But in weekend suspension, it's the world of the wasteoids and the stoners, which is why the Jock, the Preppy, and the Nerd all feel very, very uncomfortable, and it's the Stoner and the Wasteoid (Basket Case) who are most comfortable and least impressed by the punishment incentives of authority.
The one face that should look most familiar is that of Emilio Estevez (the jock). Son of Martin Sheen and brother of (among others) Charlie Sheen. I didn't know as a teen and only thought "he looks kinda like..." No wonder 🤣 Only found out later, when I watched more movies with him starring alongside his Dad and brother
I recommend you watch Revenge of the Nerds (1984). I grew up watching that gem and it was such a wonderful film for many years. Of course, these days its greatly frowned upon for some of it's subject matter. And while I agree that some of it is pretty icky here in 2023, there are still elements to it that were SO ahead of their time, specifically how the film depicted a black gay kid and a black fraternity. Give it a whirl! I have a feeling that you will enjoy it!
I remember a review on one of those morning shows when it came out, and being 10 yrs old, I was baffled. What was it about? The title was odd. They had 5 teenagers on the movie poster. Later, my older sister rented the movie on VHS, and it literally changed the way we thought of high school. It was different and a much needed departure from the happy, bubble gum type of image that movies portrayed high school as. After this movie came out, I was later entering mid and high school. The references, clichés and quotes from this movie were everywhere. John Hughes definitely knew how to capture a different and real portrayal of high school in the 80's.
Bender is my favourite character in the movie as I relate and understand him I wouldn't call him an asshole what l consider an asshole is someone who's completely one dementionel in there own selfishness I don't see him that way to me he's someone who's unique in his own and says it as it is and his flaws come from his bad parents unfortunately
Eight hours and Fifty Four minutes is Nine hours... Where I'm from, at least. Molly Ringwald (Claire, the prom queen) and some others had a few more movies with John Hughs like "Pretty in Pink" and some others.
Not another teen movie recreated the library almost exactly, even the posters on the wall and the magazines on the rack they move for the door, are the same.
You should check out Young Guns also starring Emilio Estevez as well as Charley Sheen, Kiether Sutherland and Lou Diamond Phillips. It's a great movie plus there's a sequel
I never went but we had "Saturday School" which was what everyone called Saturday detention at my school. You had to be extra bad behavior to have Saturday detention at my school.
good reaction though. I feel u got it. Like I said, some of us got along with everybody..but there were some riches who were complete a55holes and we made fun of them endlessly.
Even without the internet and iPhones, the 80's were the best time to grow up as a teen!
I honestly love seeing younger reactors experience and enjoying things I loved growing up. I say it repeatedly but the 80s, man...such a fucking TIME!
"We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all."
Fun Fact: The Chicago Public Library donated over ten thousand books to be used in the movie.
What Script Fact: The scene in which all characters sit in a circle on the floor in the library and tell stories about why they were in detention was not scripted. Writer and director John Hughes told them all to ad-lib.
Iconic Defiance Fact: Judd Nelson improvised the part at the closing of the film where Bender raises his fist in defiance. He was supposed to just walk into the sunset, so to speak, and John Hughes asked him to play around with a few actions. When he was done and they were finishing up, Nelson threw his fist up without running it by anyone. Everyone loved it, and it has also become an iconic symbol of the 1980s as well as cinema history.
Music Enthusiast Fact: Don't You (Forget About Me) (1985) by Simple Minds, was written for the film by Keith Forsey. It was a number one hit for Simple Minds. Billy Idol and Bryan Ferry turned down offers to record it first (although in 2001, Billy Idol recorded a version as a bonus track for his Greatest Hits album). The song was also turned down by Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders, who then suggested they offer it to the band fronted by her husband at the time, Simple Minds.
Also, the quote at the end "It doesn't matter what we think we are, you're going to see us how you want to." That's why this movie will always and forever be THE defining moment of Generation X. Because all you've heard is true, and it's wrapped up in that one statement. Our parents literally had to be reminded that we EXISTED every night with the public service announcement which run on every broadcast TV network saying, "It's 10pm. Do you know where your children are?"
We didn't have school shootings that everyone knew about. We didn't have stranger danger yet as a concept. We were free range children. Our parents would kick us out of the house every single day it wasn't raining. If we crossed their paths during the day they would give us heinous chores to make sure we didn't get underfoot in the future. None of us knew what the hell our parents were DOING all day, because we stayed far away from the House until the street lights came on.
Either that or both of our parents had to work so at 10 years old we were given a key and told to watch over our little brothers and sisters while mommy and daddy were busy. And oh, please make sure to have dinner at least started on the stove by the time the parents got home.
No one knew what to do with us. No one knew what we were up to. They didn't want to. They yelled at us because we existed and because children were damned inconvenient to the lifestyle they had been enjoying up until that point as young unfettered adults. For every kid that had helicopter parents with high pressure demands we knew a dozen with absentee parents just struggling to get by, or families so large that the kids not in trouble just got lost in the shuffle.
And John Hughes captured that essence, the spirit of the age, perfectly, with that phrase at the end. "Why bother even asking us who we think we are? You're just gonna make up some shit that fits your own narrative." Gen X learned very early the power of anonymity and just going off and doing your own thing and letting your parents play catch-up later if they noticed that you left.
We aren't built like any other generation on the planet today. We're just NOT. You made friends by knocking through the BS and the facade and touching the real inside, and then when you had been vulnerable for a moment together, you either became enemies for life or lifetime ride or die's. There was no middle option. For the rest of it, it was all who your friends were and what your clicque was until we graduated and moved into the Grunge/Goth/Emo choices in college. LOL
Well said 👏👏👏👏
You were given a key to the house at TEN?! Late bloomer, were you? I was given one at 6, when I entered first grade.
To be fair, though..... I was raised by my grandmother (father's side). My father had died when I was barely a year old, and my "mother" gave me to her without a fight. But yes, most of what else you said is 100% applicable to me, as well. I was given a key to the house at 6, learned how to cook for myself at 7, and quickly given all the other life skills I'd need by the time I was 8.
I don't know about you, but I was born in 1967. I never knew my actual parents, as I was too young when what I said above happened.
I did later learn about some of my mother's history, and that she fully lacked "mothering instincts". I was actually the lucky one. On her side, I have a brother and sister (both older than me), and they were abused. On my father's side, I have an older brother who... to be honest.... was a "pretty boy", and got away with a lot, until he REALLY fucked up. He's serving a life sentence in prison for murder.
I learned of my father's other son at the age of 11, and didn't learn about my mother's other children until I was 18. Combined, I was one of four children... but I grew up as an only child.
But I was at least taught how to "fend for myself" at a very young age. And you're right..... Generation X is "built different". As much as we are "middle age" now, we can still take care of ourselves, and at least some of us have passed that on to our children (who are now adults themselves). Honestly, though, I see a lot of Gen-X, in Gen-Z that's coming up. They are just now reaching adulthood, and they are (like we did) fighting against a system that is stacked against them. They also have the creativity and smarts to adapt to situations quickly, like we did.... all the while, being called "lazy" by the same generation (Boomers) that did that same thing to us.
I didn't really have a "clique" in school, to be honest about it. I was simply an "outcast". Yes, I had a few friends, but I didn't fit any particular "mold".
Well said and a pretty accurate description of us (gen x, the forgotten generation)
From Kindergarten on, kids in my neighborhood walked nearly a mile to and from school, and spent the weekends running around doing whatever we wanted wherever we wanted.
Can't see that happening today.
Man, you hit the nail on the head. Anonymity and Freedom are everything when your 10. EVERYTHING. For all the other bullshit we endured, it was all worth it for that, alone. And also for the fact that we can go make a life for ourselves, sometimes by just MacGyvering our way through it all. And it's glorious. I wish the world still worked that way. Our generations motto should be: It is what it is.
This is my go to movie watch, whenever I feel down in the dumps.
Agreed I find this movie so feel good
Go to movie? How many times have u seen this?
@@bhavanijayant526 6 times during 2020, 4 times in 2021-2 and 3 times of this year.
@@thomasbaker2067 Oh cool recently saw this movie on Netflix this year. I do plan on watching it again sometime. It’s really funny and I was laughing my ass off
This is one movie I would of never expected you to do a reaction video too, lol I swear I never clicked so fast haha this movie is most definitely a classic and one of my favorite childhood movies even tho I had no business watching this at a young age 😂😂 Thank you so much for this reaction brotha! ❤
Both Molly Ringwald (Claire) and Anthony Michael Hall(Brian) were 17, Judd Nelson(Bender) was the oldest at 26. Emilio Estevez and Ally Sheedy were 23
Many early 80s movies were groundbreaking. Executives were very negative about this movie because it was nothing like the usual early 80s teen movies. What they didn't know was 80s kids identified with the characters, the conflicts each one faced and were with them in their character's development. Every kid I knew watched this film over and over again. And the theme song became all our song.
This movie is a must watch for all kids entering high school
My favorite movie of all time. Watched this right before I started Jr. year of my school and it changed my whole outlook on life. This movie really teaches you about empathy.
Not a portable toothbrush. It was Clare's eyebrow pencil and compact mirror. Lmao
This isn't just a comedy, or a drama. It's a reflection on the teenage condition. Amazing that these stereotypes still exist, such a simple film and so complex. Saturday school sucked. I was the John Bender character and punk rocker, but I was nice though, and had a cheerleader girlfriend, my teachers loved me. And I was friends with all the cliques. Which character were you? 🤔
Real friendship is vulnerability, honesty. They all told each other who they really were, and how they really felt. They couldn't do this with their regular friend groups, and they certainly couldn't do this with their parents. Opening up for the first time isn't going to be rainbows and sunshine. Of course there's going to be tension. But they didn't just fight. They had laughs, they had adventures, they shared deep thoughts and serious topics with each other. In order to get close to anyone, you have to risk getting hurt, and also hurting others. If your idea of friendship is that nobody ever does anything wrong, every moment is happy, then your relationships aren't sincere. The bonds aren't strong. These people managed to find genuine human connection, and common ground in a day. Hollywood magic for sure. But they absolutely could work as friends if they maintained that level of openness going forward.
This one was mandatory viewing when I was in high school and hold a special place in my heart because of it ...
The older I get, the more I feel this movie...
1. The woman and little girl dropping of Brian are Anthony Michael Hall's real mother and sister.
2. The late Paul Gleason😇 played Beeks in "Trading Places". Also, the idiot assistant police chief in "Die Hard".
3. "Ya got fifty bucks?" was supposed to be twenty. The look on Paul's face was genuine.
4. When getting loaded Anthony Michael Halls reaction with the sunglasses is similar to his performance in "Weird Science".
5. I still use the term "doobage".😎
6. Even John Hughes😇 said the shattering window was a huge reach.
7. That's not dandruff, it's parmesan cheese.
8. I love Ally Sheedy. Personally, I liked her better GOTH.😍😋
9. If you catch it Andrew's dad is scoping out Allison as he's picking up Andrew.
10. John Hughes is picking up Brian.
11. Hughes used this school in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Uncle Buck.
The breakfast club and sixteen candles were 2 go to movies of mine as a kid!!
Legendary classic!
The quiet girl is the weirdo, that was me, we’ll still is.☺️
My generation's anthem movie. Gen X, obviously. My gal, Ally Sheedy was the original Emo. Back then it was just head case. That's what you can call Allison.
John Bender just says anything to get under anyone's skin.
This is actually one of the only John Hugh’s films I’m a fan of. I never really liked his other stuff like “Sixteen Candles” and “Pretty In Pink” but the dynamic between the characters in this always worked so well. I knew people similar to some of them growing up. While you can never pinpoint anyone’s youth exactly (I know I’m not represented in this group) but you can still get the idea of being there
What about "Weird Science" and "Planes Trains & Automobiles"? 😮
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It’s a timeless classic.
The jocks are the bullies and assholes WITHIN the regular school environment. But in weekend suspension, it's the world of the wasteoids and the stoners, which is why the Jock, the Preppy, and the Nerd all feel very, very uncomfortable, and it's the Stoner and the Wasteoid (Basket Case) who are most comfortable and least impressed by the punishment incentives of authority.
The one face that should look most familiar is that of Emilio Estevez (the jock). Son of Martin Sheen and brother of (among others) Charlie Sheen. I didn't know as a teen and only thought "he looks kinda like..." No wonder 🤣
Only found out later, when I watched more movies with him starring alongside his Dad and brother
Most well known for The Outsiders and Young Guns. Two amazing films.
Did anyone let Daniel know that Alison is Cyclops' teacher in Apocalypse?
I recommend you watch Revenge of the Nerds (1984). I grew up watching that gem and it was such a wonderful film for many years. Of course, these days its greatly frowned upon for some of it's subject matter. And while I agree that some of it is pretty icky here in 2023, there are still elements to it that were SO ahead of their time, specifically how the film depicted a black gay kid and a black fraternity. Give it a whirl! I have a feeling that you will enjoy it!
I was 10 when I first saw this back around '87. It definitely prepared me for High School.
I remember a review on one of those morning shows when it came out, and being 10 yrs old, I was baffled. What was it about? The title was odd. They had 5 teenagers on the movie poster. Later, my older sister rented the movie on VHS, and it literally changed the way we thought of high school. It was different and a much needed departure from the happy, bubble gum type of image that movies portrayed high school as. After this movie came out, I was later entering mid and high school. The references, clichés and quotes from this movie were everywhere. John Hughes definitely knew how to capture a different and real portrayal of high school in the 80's.
Even though I'm subscribed to your channel, you stopped showing up in my recommendations. I'm glad I found you again......I love your reactions!
I loved this movie, the acting and writing was sublime!
This movie is a reminder that we all have stuff going on, and to maybe just start off decent with each other and see what happens.
Mess with the bull, you get the horns 🤘
My 3rd fav movie ever
Bender is my favourite character in the movie as I relate and understand him I wouldn't call him an asshole what l consider an asshole is someone who's completely one dementionel in there own selfishness I don't see him that way to me he's someone who's unique in his own and says it as it is and his flaws come from his bad parents unfortunately
Eight hours and Fifty Four minutes is Nine hours... Where I'm from, at least. Molly Ringwald (Claire, the prom queen) and some others had a few more movies with John Hughs like "Pretty in Pink" and some others.
Now try Dazed and Confused, Empire Records and Almost Famous.
1000 words on 1 sheet of paper?
Oh please, you're telling me that you've never made a Pixie-Stix and Cap'n crunch Sandwich?
Not another teen movie recreated the library almost exactly, even the posters on the wall and the magazines on the rack they move for the door, are the same.
Now go watch all the rest of John Hughes movies with the same actors. They were called the Brat Pack after Sinatra's Rat Pack. But modernized. 😂
You should check out Young Guns also starring Emilio Estevez as well as Charley Sheen, Kiether Sutherland and Lou Diamond Phillips.
It's a great movie plus there's a sequel
Damn though...has anyone actually done Saturday detention? Like, was it really an actual thing...cuz fuck that.
I never went but we had "Saturday School" which was what everyone called Saturday detention at my school. You had to be extra bad behavior to have Saturday detention at my school.
Earlier in the movie you said you wish you had John Benders hair. Well, I think your hair is beautiful. 😊
Allison was saying with pixi stix candy.
the girl in the back would be the weird horse girl
good reaction though. I feel u got it. Like I said, some of us got along with everybody..but there were some riches who were complete a55holes and we made fun of them endlessly.
This was in the 80’s, kids killed them selves all the time.
Now kids kill others. Both sad.
Who even watched that