Popdose: Motion Picture Soundtrack: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Old_Davy
· 6 months ago
It is that very scene that elevates Bueller from a very good teen romp into a meaningful statement about growing up. Cameron seems to become one with the little girl in the painting, and as she is trapped in her canvas world looking out, Cameron is able to relate, as he feels trapped in his teen angst.
The turning point for Cameron is, of course, the scene involving his father's car near the end of the movie, but I always felt this sequence was much more powerful. Removing Ferris and Sloane from this scene leaves Cameron alone in his despair and the isolation he feels from his family really comes through.
Jeff
· 6 months ago
Like nearly everyone growing up in the 80's, I love this movie. And I completely agree that it is this scene that sets 'Ferris. . .' apart from the rest of the teen-centric movies of the era (with the possible exception of 'Breakfast Club".
As many times as I have seen this movie, however, I never put it together that this version of 'Please, Please. . .' was done by The Dream Academy. I love The Smith's original version of this song, but the instrumental cover by The Dream Academy transports this song to another level, and really exemplifies the perfect marriage between a song and a scene.
Oh, and I highly recommend The Dream Academy's first album, which rarely leaves my personal rotation of albums to while away the work day.
Matchup Monkey
· 6 months ago
Matchup Monkey would like to point out the awesome fact that the woman on the lower right of the painting is walking a monkey on a leash.
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The turning point for Cameron is, of course, the scene involving his father's car near the end of the movie, but I always felt this sequence was much more powerful. Removing Ferris and Sloane from this scene leaves Cameron alone in his despair and the isolation he feels from his family really comes through.
As many times as I have seen this movie, however, I never put it together that this version of 'Please, Please. . .' was done by The Dream Academy. I love The Smith's original version of this song, but the instrumental cover by The Dream Academy transports this song to another level, and really exemplifies the perfect marriage between a song and a scene.
Oh, and I highly recommend The Dream Academy's first album, which rarely leaves my personal rotation of albums to while away the work day.