Ferris Buellers Day Off ((install)) ›

The Timeless Appeal of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

The Art Institute of Chicago: A poignant scene illustrating the power of art to influence self-perception. Ferris Buellers Day Off

On the surface, the film is a simple caper: a charismatic high school senior fakes an illness to skip school, hijacks his best friend’s father’s vintage Ferrari, and spends a glorious spring day cavorting around Chicago with his girlfriend. However, beneath the slick veneer of 80s excess and synth-pop, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off remains a cultural touchstone because it is a profound meditation on the terror of growing up and the necessity of seizing the moment. The Timeless Appeal of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

“How are you feeling?” his mother asked, breathless. Ferris Buellers Day Off

Late Morning 3. Cloud Gate (Millennium Park)