FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF (1986)****

(focus on the fine art of skipping school)

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Contains 9 movie quotes & 13 Academic Words (AWL*).
Matthew Broderick is Ferris Bueller, a high-school senior in Chicago, Illinois who decides to take a day off from school and enjoy life.  His talent for being believed when he's not telling the truth is fueled by his perfect charm along with a clever attitude.  It seems that no bad luck can touch Ferris Bueller.  He decides to bring his best friend, Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend, Sloane (Mia Sara) along for the ride in a classic comedy directed by the legendary, John Hughes. Rated PG-13 (103min.) mike laib 2014.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/?ref_=nv_sr_1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferris_Bueller's_Day_Off

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