Don't you forget about me

Rating: Null/10 (2 July 2000)

Only one word. WOW. WOW in capital letters.
This movie is perfect in portraying the four main, but somewhat exaggerated, images people have in high school, why they have that image, and that none of their lives are as perfect as their stereotypes.
We have a typical nerdy person. We have the quiet, kooky one. We have the jock. We have the little Ms. Perfect rich b**** prom princess. Lastly, we have the troublemaker.
Although it seems a bit bizarre, everyone was, is, or will be one of these people in high school, but just not as exaggerated and fitting into stereotype.
The movie also shows how their peers and parents have made them what they are. All of their parents are responsible for the way their child has become, and it is realistic too.
The roles are also well portrayed. Judd Nelson is at his definate best as John Bender, the school criminal from the abusive family. Ally Sheedy, although having few lines, is also a highlight as her role of Allison. Michael Anthony Hall, although not as convincing as he was as Farmer Ted (Sixteen Candles) gives Brian that brainy style you probably couldn't get from any other actor. Emilo is an excellent candidate to play an athlete like Andrew. Finally, Molly Ringwald will always be that upward nosed senior and she will always be the only actress with the capability of being a Ms. Perfect. That was what pretty well all of her roles resembled in the John Hughes' high school movie collection.
TBC is a rare gem. It's the type of teenager-aimed movie that doesn't come around very often at all. Anyone who has ever attended high school must see this movie.
My rating: **** (out of 5 *'s)

"Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club"