Review of Ferris Bueller's Day Off

I have a strong dislike for teenage and coming of age films they take themselves too seriously and don't really get what being a teenager is all about. Most recently Boyhood in particular rubbed me the wrong way. Confusion and anxiety are a big part of teenage life but it's not the only thing, primarily it's about hanging out with friends, bunking classes, obsessing over girls (or boys as the case maybe), cars, lying to your parents to sneak into that party instead of fighting them like a spoiled brat and yes some confusion about one's future and existential dread as well, it's not the only thing. Ferris Bueller gets this perfect mix right. It's not only a fun movie with great moments but has some layers to it as well. My favorite scene is the iconic parade scene while Beatles' Twist and Shout plays in the parade. FB reminds us that while being a teenager can be hard, the good outweighs the bad and for the most part it's fun, something which most modern teenage films would like you to forget.