You either get it or you don't

Rating: Null/10 (3 May 2002)

It really is that simple! Of course the characters in this film are stereotypical. The whole point of the film is to show how in the teens everyone is afraid to show their real selves. So they fall into whatever cookie cutter clique they can. As far as 80's films go...watch 16 candles for sweet humor, Fast Times for slightly smarmier humor, but you must see Breakfast Club for the drama. This is a brat packer film at it's best. The writing is excellent, and Judd Nelson is on target as the bad boy. I graduated in 1988 so I can well remember when the film came out, me and my friends loved it. And love it still. Many of the scenes are unbelievable in that I doubt one detention would pull so many different types together for an honesty binge..but maybe that is what Hughes is trying to relate. Teenage years are the hardest ones to get through, but we all go through it and we move on. I can still watch this film 17 years later and relate to the characters.Brings back memories. Try and compare it to the teen based films out now and you...can't. American Pie? Please. She's All That? talk about unbelievable. Unfortunately most teen based films today do not have heart(or guts, or brains...etc). This film has it whether you get it or you don't.