An Unforgettable Saturday Detention

Rating: Null/10 (20 January 2010)

John Hughes has created something unique. 'The Breakfast Club' is some kind of wonderful little film. Yes, there have been hundreds of teen movies made since but this film is on a league of its own. To those who have been to highschool, tell me that you don't see yourself in one of the five principle characters. At first glance these kids seem to be going through the regular teen insecurities and struggle but as you watch further Hughes peels the characters to reveal that there's much more to their struggles than the usual teen angst. The cast includes part of the famous brat pack: Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy, all of whom perform terrifically. Today teen movies have morphed into horny kids whining and constantly swearing and they lack the authenticity that John Hughes memorable piece so brilliantly achieved. The director also manages to capture the 80s atmosphere with its eccentric fashion and music. Among its genre, 'The Breakfast Club' is a landmark.