Breakfast Club Director: John Hughes Cast: Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall
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- DVD Release Date: 09/16/2008
- Original Release: 1985
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- Sales Rank: 5,839
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Sincerely Yours - In this 12-part documentary, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy and other cast members of the Breakfast Club reflect on the making of the film that defined an entire generation! revisit the unforgettable characters and music plus hear filmmakers such as Amy Heckerling (Fast Times As Ridgemont High) and Diablo Cody (Juno) as they discuss the cultural resonance of the film; The Most Convenient Definitions: The Origins of the Brat Pack - cast members, journalists and film historians discuss the "Brat Pack" label and its impact on pop culture and the groups careers; Feature commentary with Judd Nelson and Anthony Michael Hall
Full Product DetailsScene Index
Disc #1 -- The Breakfast Club
1. Main Titles [2:05]
2. A Saturday in Detention [3:43]
3. Who Do You Think You Are? [9:36]
4. Monkey Business [5:40]
5. Passing the Time [1:51]
6. Parents [7:17]
7. The Custodial Artists [1:23]
8. Personal Business [5:25]
9. Lunchtime [6:15]
10. Being Bag Feels Pretty Good [6:40]
11. A Man of Respect [1:44]
12. A Ruckus [3:58]
13. Blazing Up [2:17]
14. Highly Sensitive Areas [8:32]
15. Group Therapy [:56]
16. We Are Not Alone [18:41]
17. Sincerely Yours, The Breakfast Club [5:59]
18. End Titles [2:43]
Editorial Reviews
John Hughes wrote and directed this quintessential 1980s high school drama featuring the hottest young stars of the decade. Trapped in a day-long Saturday detention in a prison-like school library are Claire, the princess (Molly Ringwald); Andrew, the jock (Emilio Estevez); John, the criminal (Judd Nelson); Brian, the brain (Anthony Michael Hall); and Allison, the basket case (Ally Sheedy). These five strangers begin the day with nothing in common, each bound to his/her place in the high school caste system. Yet the students bond together when faced with the villainous principal (Paul Gleason), and they realize that they have more in common than they may think, including a contempt for adult society. "When you grow up, your heart dies," Allison proclaims in one of the film's many scenes of soul-searching, and, judging from the adults depicted in the film, the teen audience may very well agree. Released in a decade overflowing with derivative teen films, The Breakfast Club has developed an almost cult-like status, and it has become a classic of the genre thanks to its band of talented stars and attempt to examine the stereotypes found in American high schools. Dylan Wilcox, All Movie Guide
Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 14 and UP
What to watch out for
- Language:
S- - t, f- -k, and b- - -h are mentioned frequently.
- Messages
- Sex:
Discussion of virginity, a character places his head between a girl's knees.
- Drugs:
Characters smoke pot. One smokes cigarettes in the school library.
- Consumerism:
Students are shown drinking Coke.
- Violence:
A humiliating act against another student is described in detail. A student talks about considering suicide.
What Parents Need to Know
About Breakfast Club
Parents need to know that this film deals with themes that may be inappropriate for younger teens. Topics such as suicide, depression, social alienation, materialism, sex, and parental physical and emotional abuse are discussed openly. Main characters use very strong language, smoke pot on screen in the school library, and mock authority figures. One smokes cigarettes, draws a switchblade, and makes lewd gestures. He reveals cigar burns on his body as evidence of his father's abuse. The film does positively encourage the breakdown of social barriers as a means of identification and improved communication.
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about how relevant and realistic they feel it is. Do teens feel that their high school has a similar clique structure? Allison describes Bender's question about Claire's virginity as a "double-edged sword…a trap," stating, "Well, if you say you haven't...you're a prude. If you say you have...you're a slut." Her argument is nothing new, but it does present a good opportunity for families to talk about society's views on sex and gender. Do teens still feel this double standard is in effect?
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