REACTING to *The Breakfast Club* THIS IS ICONIC!!! (First Time Watching) Classic Movies

[@bradybimson9106]

The concept of everyone has their issues is such a core concept of maturing as a teenager that this movie really resonates with most people. Bender is also so well written. He gives off the criminal teen vibe from his clothes and attitude and obvious reputation, but he's so witty that you can tell he's a smart kid stuck in a bad situation

[@promisemochi]

he also isn't just an asshole, as he may come across with his interactions especially with the principal. i always take something away from this movie every time i watch it and this time what's really sticking with me is "see you next saturday" to the janitor, said in this friendly, soft kind of way. it shows that the bad attitude is something that comes across when he's feeling threatened or trying to put on his tough guy act. the way that line was delivered is just really staying with me for some reason.

[@lightup6751]

Its interesting. these two didnt like him from the beginning. I remember in the 90s and 2000s people thought of him as troubled and rude but also funny, smart. I dont know if its these two in particular or this new generation in general that would consider someone like Bender unlikable from the get go. Maybe its not generational at all and Im overthinking. But I feel that bullies are called out today right away which isnt a bad thing, its good! But I feel like the “its no excuse” and “fuck him, he sucks” is a thing from today society. The whole cancel someone who even remotely seems like a bad person. This movie did a successful job that beyond all these archetypes of student cliches theres a life and a reason to be the way they are. And thats what home we come from.

[@julieornelas3787]

I think we all knew a “Bender” at one time or another. I was friends with a guy like Bender before! All the poor guy wanted was friends. 🥺

[@chaotic7cam]

@@promisemochi You are kidding me with the ‘not an asshole’! He literally and constantly sexually harasses her! WTF.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@julieornelas3787 Aww ♥

[@sheilaomalley4055]

I love how they're bickering like crazy for the first 15 minutes - they all seem to truly dislike each other - then Bender closes the library door. Paul Gleason comes barging back in demanding to know who closed the door - and ... nobody gives Bender up. Nobody throws him under the bus. They all claim innocence. It is their first moment towards gelling as a group - and none of them even realize it's happened! It's automatic: they don't rat him out.

[@mattslupek7988]

Actually, Brian rats him out. You don’t see it in this video, but he pointed at Bender with his thumb.

[@88wildcat]

Clique vs authority trumps clique vs clique.

[@mattslupek7988]

@@88wildcat Yep. They had a common adversary.

[@bhavanijayant526]

Bcuz Nobody wants a snitch bcuz if they snitch on him they get stitches snitches get stitches

[@robertmolton6761]

I just love the fact that it's such a self contained movie. It has no extras, it takes place in one location, it's just simple. It always fascinates me when people make an iconic movie with such a small budget. It cost roughly 1 million to make and that's pretty low even then. For comparison It cost almost 6 million to make Ferris Bueller also it feels realistic in the sense that I think everybody that went to high school can remember people that are just like these characters. The princesses (aka popular girls), the criminals, the brains (aka "nerds"), the athletes (aka popular guys), and the basket cases (aka outcasts). I think I was a mixture of criminal and basket case. (it was a phase) I love that this movie tries to show you that if all these different people just break down the social walls that they put up and communicate, they'll find that they have more in common than they thought and realize we all have our own problems to deal with.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Indeed :D

[@marieaug9322]

Its a play right?.. whos with me

[@robertmolton6761]

@@marieaug9322 Yeah, it would make for a great high school play. It's have to have been done some where.

[@mikemath9508]

There are plots, sometimes a place, sometimes a time, sometimes a people. I think the people plots are harder to write but stick with the viewer

[@MrParkerman6]

That isn't a low budget,dumbass and there ARE extras. Most of the parents are extras, idiot.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

The cast being listed in the titles in alphabetical order was commonly done to avoid showing any single member too prominatly, to keep anyone else from feeling that they were getting 'top billing' as the main star. Basically, it is a sop to the egos of an ensembel cast.

[@orchidwave2574]

My favorite moments are Allison's. That long uncertain stare she gives Andrew when deciding if she should answer his questions about her issues honestly - finally deciding that he was asking in genuine interest. Her surprise when he correctly guesses her parents are at the root of her odd attention-seeking behaviours. Her apparent shock at herself for telling him specifically that her parents ignore her (speaking candidly and truthfully about her personal life was likely a very new and scary experience for her). Andrew's gentle acknowledgement of understanding how damaging that could be, even though his own problem was the polar opposite - that his parents were so hyper-focused on him and almost trying to live vicariously through his athletic achievements. And upon daring to trust Andrew in that conversation, she was then able to trust Claire with the gal-pal moment of the little impromptu makeover in the washroom. Allison's genuine curiosity about why Claire would be nice to her...Claire's flustered, embarrassed 'Because you're letting me.' Allison being the only one to actually admit she'd stay friends with Brian, if they were friends (though I suspect the other 4 developed enough fondness for him, and were changed enough from that day, that they'd be friendly to him from then on - regardless of their peer groups). Allison's look of 'thank you' when Brian indicated approval of her makeover, essentially telling him that his validation of her mattered even though his character was the furthest thing from an alpha male. I'd like to think she and Andrew went on to have a good relationship - him giving her the attention she deserved and maybe some of his drive and discipline...and her bringing out more of an independent free spirit in Andrew.

[@rabbitandcrow]

I was in high school when TBC was released. It just knocked us out. We’d never seen a movie that took seriously how teens really thought and felt. It meant a lot to us and that Simple Minds song left its stamp on that whole cohort of mid 80’s kids.

[@bhavanijayant526]

Ur so lucky

[@LaMonicaWilliams]

This movie was a great departure of the classic teen movies from the 80’s . The guys trying to score, the girls feeling the pressure. This movie dealt with the dynamics of teens mentally, socially, and psychologically. And how the adults around them only pay attention to the structure they want to force on them. It’s a great moment in cinema where what we now call the mental health of teens really comes to the forefront.

[@richarddweckcomedy]

The only thing that sucks is how short the movie is, it’s original script it was 3 hours long and mostly dialogue even with that 3 hours , there’s a couple deleted scenes . They cut a scene entirely that you can’t find anywhere where Brian corrects Bender with an act out of his family experience. There’s a deleted scene that you can find where the Janitor tells the kids each of their future, the only one I remember is he says Brian becomes CEO of his own company but dies of a heart attack from the pressure

[@MrParkerman6]

Wrong, dumbass. It isn't just a script. Well Over Three hours was SHOT. The footage still exists somewhere.

[@anyviolet]

Apparently John Hughes was told by some male school authority once, to the effect of he was a loser and would never amount to anything. He included a male character telling a teen the same thing, in several of his movies, to mock that teacher/principal/whoever.

[@whitenoisereacts]

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

My wife had a teacher laugh at her intentions to go to college, saying she'd never make it. She ended up getting into three, and that teacher was on hand to see her at admissions. She took a lot of pleasure in that.

[@anyviolet]

@@Corn_Pone_Flicks awesome

[@jasonhughes3152]

To add to this, the Jock who was probably told he was gonna go far, ended up the Custodian of his High School.

[@cmcar058]

@Corn Pone Flicks My college counselor told me to only apply to community colleges and to not even try for scholarships because of my low GPA and how no one would want me but I got into 5 universities and 3 gave me big scholarships when I applied for none. I think that people believe that certain attitudes or grades are the things that make you you and that it dictates how you’re going to end up but you’re just a literal kid trying to go through life. The potential for more in the future and the person you eventually will become is what matters

[@isabeauwolf562]

I still remember my cousins and me all waking up to watch this movie Saturday morning in middle school, followed by "Sixteen Candles" and "Pretty in Pink."

[@flor8567]

Anthony Michael Hall (Brian) and Molly Ringwald (Claire) were the only underage members of the cast, they also starred in John Hughes's Sixteen Candles. Judd Nelson (Bender) and Ally Sheedy (Allison) were very good friends and starred in 3 movies together during the 80s, one of those was the other iconic Brat Pack movie: St. Elmo's Fire.

[@x3mslayer]

It's a timeless classic for a reason. I love this movie and the cast.

[@patrickfriedauer4259]

Always love hearing a young person who hasn’t been a parent describe how you should parent. Like they’ve go it figured out and all us parents had no clue because we weren’t “self aware”. But what they won’t understand until they go through it is the parent is only half the equation. It’s a complex relationship that you’ll never be sure you got completely correct. No matter how hard you try.

[@Will-fk2dk]

24:28 Wow, I have to hand it to you... that is a level of self awareness that doesnt present itself too often online, and a very clear understanding of life and how ppl can, AND ABSOLUTELY DO, change over time. And your surroundings, associates, friends, family... all of these external forces end up shaping who we become.

[@christinahilt2978]

To be honest, the reason this one has stood the test of time is because of the realism. Compared to most of the other high school movies, the tropes and backgrounds were well thought out. Even amongst the Brat Pack/ John Hughes movies, this one was iconic. My suggestion once you finish out the John Hughes movies- check out the movies directed by Kevin Smith- especially Dogma.

[@MrParkerman6]

Wrong, dumbass- cuz alot of 80s highschool films WITHOUT realism have also stood the test of time.

[@marktobias]

Such a classic! I visited the exterior school location when I was visiting friends near Chicago and we recreated a couple of scenes. It's now a police station and some friendly cops came out and chatted with us about the movie.

[@whitenoisereacts]

That’s super cool! Love those sorts of stories!

[@katherineashby1381]

It always amused me that my Dad hated this movie, whereas I love it. He never gave me a clear reason why he didn't like it; he was into his 20s when it came out, so maybe he didn't appreciate the reminder of high school life? The concept of a group of people from very different backgrounds coming together and being friends is a concept that has been done many times, but for some reason, it felt really fresh with this movie. Anyway, thanks for the reaction!!

[@juneseghni]

interesting-I was 21 when i came out and I can't stand it, but my 18 year old daughter loves it. I just thought they all needed to grow up..lol..

[@crunchychicken2]

@@juneseghni but they're all portraying teens so their naivety, dumb decisions, immaturity, etc would definitely be showing through especially when they're at the age where they think that they're so grown and know everything. Is it that watching immature people in general just annoys you? Because if that's what you meant then I honestly get you on that lolll

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

@@crunchychicken2 I don't know how people can actually talk about teens seeming immature while constantly ending every post with "lol." It looks so staggeringly juvenile, like you're laughing at your own supposed cleverness.

[@crunchychicken2]

@@Corn_Pone_Flicks 😭I did the same on my post. In my defense sometimes I end stuff in lol so they know it's lighthearted and not an attack on their views because tone can be misunderstood a lot on these platforms

[@LA_HA]

@@Corn_Pone_Flicks Yes, but as crunchychicken pointed out, reading responses is more difficult to gauge in terms of mood and meaning than speech and face-to-face communication. Adding emojis and things like "lol" (I personally hate LoL, so use "haha" instead) to give an indication of how the responder wants their post to be read. So, can't we forgive it in these cases? It could help cut down on the explanation replies, at least a little. I mean, there are still plenty of people who'll continue to be offended no matter what you mean. haha

[@pardwayne]

In high school, I had the attitude of Bender, the social skills of Brian, the appearance of Andrew, and the reputation of Allison.

[@griesi31]

Song title: "Dont you.." by the scottish band Simple Minds, great band saw them a few times live

[@sandygrimes7196]

Class of 86’ , there will never be movies like this again, I’m so lucky to lived in a wonderful decade, feel sorry for today’s generation on what was missed before social media and cellphones came along ❤️, fun fact, the janitor actually graduated from that school..

[@anniethenonnymouse]

I appreciate your conversation about the role of parents in the chaotic teen years. Such important concepts around pressure, guidance, holding on and letting go... you guys really do get the complexity of being a mentor to young people. Keep exploring these ideas-- you're continuing the conversations that lead to better ways of doing the things! As always, great content! I always enjoy your reactions and reflections to films I love.

[@paulamoya7956]

I saw this the night it was released in 85. I was aJr in HS .. John Hughes understood us . He made our teenage years more tolerable and was releasing these movies as we were living them. It was incredibly surreal and special to have his amazingly intuitive narrative playing in the background of our lives as we lived them . He sadly tragically died of a heart attack after working his ass off many these movies one after another in mid 80’s . He finally told a vacay with His family and had a massive heart attack on one of the first days . I always dream of the movies he would’ve and could’ve made over the past three decades. It would’ve been epic . Please check out Ferris Buehlers day of off and Some kind of Wonderful

[@LA_HA]

Paula Moya: 3 decades? He died in 2009. Am I in an alternate universe again? The Mandela Effect keeps happening to me, so I gotta check

[@paulamoya7956]

@@LA_HA I meant to say next 3 decades . Chill !! What’s with all the people looking for mistakes in comments just to be able to call the person out . Geez . Let it go . I obviously meant next. Concentrate on the content not the context .

[@LA_HA]

@@paulamoya7956 Yes, I know. I was just kidding, hence the Mandela Effect joke

[@paulamoya7956]

@@LA_HA No worries😀

[@tinam9523]

OMG, I love this movie! I can definitely say that it is one of those films that shaped me as a person when I was a teenager. With love from Russia!

[@Smido83]

My favorite coming of age Highschool movie ever. Its pretty much perfection and holds up in terms of characters, story and general topic even today. Just brilliant!

[@John_Locke_108]

Not sure why but those library doors slamming shut brings back memories of my Jr High. The doors in our library were just as heavy. The sound of one of them slamming shut could be heard in the next state.

[@justiceeppard2894]

The Never Ending Story will forever be one of my favorite 80’s movies. I feel like people find it weird or out there but it’s unique to me and I would love to see you guys react to It! I watch your channel every morning while I put my makeup on❤️

[@seebee925]

The Never Ending Story was my first cinema movie as a child. 🥰

[@yugen8195]

i used to love that movie as a kid , i wonder how it’ll hold up now that im older lol

[@molly.elizabeth5639]

I watched this growing up and seeing a younger generation watch it, and interpret it in their own way is exceptionally fascinating. I’m not just addressing you two either, just a younger generation in general. I hope it resonates with everyone the way it did with so many other young people when it came out.

[@whitenoisereacts]

Well more 80s classics to come!!

[@MrParkerman6]

Generation is based on Family Position, not age, therefore there is NO younger Generation.

[@supremedream1764]

“When you grow up, your heart dies” That line still sticks with me. Even when people are grown up, they shouldn’t forget who they are, or at least who they were.

[@krystleyarbro]

One of my favorite 80s movies! Ferris Bueller's Day Off is great, along with St Elmo's Fire, Clash of the Titans, Heathers, Beetlejuice, and The Goonies. I had the biggest crush on Bender/Judd Nelson.

[@jdb101585]

I crushed more on Emilio Estevez and Anthony Michael Hall. Never was into the "bad boys", lol.

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

Ditto on Clash of the Titans. I've never seen a single reaction to that one.

[@Emburbujada]

For an 80s movie, I would recommend The Lost Boys, if you haven't seen it yet. If you want to do a teen movie, and you're willing to go further back in time, I'd say Rebel Without a Cause. We need reactions to that one on you tube ;)

[@agemoth]

James Dean is my lifelong pin up boy ! But I find 'East of Eden' FAR more emotionally heart wrecking , and he plays a FAR more tortured character than in 'Rebel', imho !

[@68pointbreak]

Growing up in the 80s was fantastic . So many great memories

[@endoraismygma]

This movie was literally my high school years. In many ways it's still relevant and my kids watched it as teens too.

[@williamjones6031]

1. The woman and little girl dropping of Brian are Anthony Michael Hall's real mother and sister. 2. The late Paul Gleason also played Beeks in Trading Places. A great first time/share HINT HINT. 3. "Ya got fifty bucks?" was supposed to be twenty. The look on Paul's face was genuine. 4. When getting loaded Anthony Michael Halls reaction with the sunglasses is similar to his performance in "Weird Science". 5. I still use thee term "doobage".😎 6. Even John Hughes(RIP said the shattering window was a huge reach. 7. I love Ally Sheedy. Personally I liked her better GOTH.😍😋 8. If you catch it Andrew's dad is scoping out Allison as he's picking up Andrew.

[@evilervcowart6234]

I still use the word "doobage", as well 😏

[@alexa.3781]

Also John Hughes is Brian's dad at the end.

[@DivaInTheWoods]

This is my first time on this channel, so this may already have been done. But, the "Weird Science" reference would be an excellent movie to see a reaction! It's definitely more quirky than "The B'fast Club", but I still find the concept so funny. The soundtrack might also be why I still love it. Oingo Boingo's "Weird Science" is such a fun song!! I'd love to hear what younger generations think. Does it hold up?

[@williamjones6031]

@@DivaInTheWoods I agree. There's a couple there. Check them out mate

[@jessicacooper5622]

Having been a teenager and now the parent of teenagers I can say it’s all hard!! I think parents forget what it’s like to be young and trying to figure out who you are. Parents need to understand that your kids are human beings not extensions of you. They need love, compassion, understanding and encouragement.

[@MrParkerman6]

Everyone who loves to 13 was or is a Teenager, dumbass.

[@griesi31]

"When you grow up, your heart dies" the movie of my teenage years, one of the best movies ever made, simple but deep. By the way THIS is how people dressed in the 80s for real 😁 And Bender....beautiful character. Love him so much, he is written so well. I was that type of person at school - perhaps also today - who didn't allow herself to be deterred by this outwardly harsh demeanor, I could always see behind the facade. So I've always liked people who didn't fit the standards. This movie shows all the deep struggles young people have to go through growing up and that you should never judge a book by its cover.

[@jannathompson2262]

❤❤❤

[@walterw9829]

This is one of my favorite movies. It captures a period of time, as well as a generational dynamic between Gen X and the Boomers. I'm glad you both got it, and didn't trash it because you didn't understand it, like other reactors.

[@jgzaz]

I'm hoping this means that now that you've seen Emilio Estevez in the 80s , you're ready to see him in MIGHTY DUCKS

[@thomascastro9090]

I first watched this in high school and realized I related so much to Bender and Allison. One of my parents was abusive and the other paid no attention to me. I just love Allison in general, she’s very iconic.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I had the typical latchkey, GenX upbringing. Being that I was a stoner, I related to Bender, but he was a lot angrier than I was. Allison was probably closest to my overall personality.

[@katwebbxo]

Allison always reminds me of myself in school. In general too but I was especially awkward and quiet then.

[@pencilnecked1579]

I was a mix between Bender and Brian. I was pushed academically since I tested well so much was expected of me but I chaffed at it so the Bender qualities came out.

[@timberwolf5211]

Growing up as teens in the late 80s, we had a list of movies that we all watched and loved. Then later when we had children of our own, we had them sit down with us and watch them too. They were classics to us, and are now to our own kids too. Some are well known, and others weren't but we loved them. BP in this list stand for the "Brat Pack". A bunch of 80s actors that were in many films in the 80s and 90s. They include... Keifer Sunderland, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Rob Lowe, Michael Anthony Hall, Jason Patric, C.Thomas Howell, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy. In no particular order, our list was... The Breakfast Club Ferris Bueller's Day Off The Lost Boys - BP Movie License To Drive - The Two Coreys Moving Violations - Bill Murray's KB James Murray The Last Dragon - Timak The Outsiders - BP Movie Weird Science - Bill Paxton Combat Academy - George Clooney Very young. The Goonies - Sean Austin & Corey F St. Elmos Fire - BP Movie Big Trouble In Little China -Kurt Russell Solar Warriors - BP Movie Young Guns 1 & 2 - BP Movie No Retreat No Surrender - JCVD Iron Eagle - Louis Gossett jr Stand By Me - BP Movie Other 80s to watch... Innerspace - Dennis Quaide & Martin Short & Meg Ryan The Sure Thing - John Cussac Jumping Jack Flash - Whoopi Trading Places - Eddie Murphy Coming To America - Eddie Muphy Short Currcuit - Steve Gutenberg & Ally Sheedy A couple of 90s to look out for... Toy Soldiers - Sean Austin Parenthood - S Martin/Keanu &more Freejack - Emilio Estevez Father Of The Bride 1&2 - Steve Martin Made In America - Whoopie

[@MrParkerman6]

Keifer Sutherland and The Two Corey's were NOT a part of the Brat Pack. Not all 80s stars were.

[@sweetalice7475]

Great reaction. I can remember seeing this for the first time and I love watching others have that experience. An 80s movie that doesn't get as much attention as it deserves is Adventures in Babysitting.

[@marinad]

The first time I watched this movie I cried my eyes out because I related to one of them so much. Such a beautiful movie

[@Ceractucus]

Hey thanks for a great reaction. I am really glad you enjoyed this movie. Hughes wrote and/or directed a handful of films about the teen experience. Most were light and entertaining, but this one was (while still a comedy) hit some more serious notes and in my opinion is his best of the teen series. Hope you will explore his other films.

[@tomyoung9049]

this movie is great in my opinion and will always be. Set in the exact yr I graduated it so hits my feels and nostalgia. The idea of running the credits in alphabetic order was pretty common all thru the 70-80s. To avoid any ego trips as to who got first listing and who was last.

[@orangeandblackattack]

what i love about ur reaction is that u get it, as far as our time period growing up. Teachers did threaten us when no one was around..we had swats and detentions. We didnt have Sat detentions, but I spent the 1 hour bullsh1t after school. I got 2 for asking a ranting teacher if she was going thru menopause. lol

[@ianfravel5756]

The opening song is played by Simple Minds. The song is 'Don't You Forget About Me'

[@alex.bradford]

The guy who plays Brian in this movie is also in Sixteen Candles with Molly Ringwald, who played Claire, and as a kid he was in the original National Lampoon’s Vacation movie, and all of the movies I believe were written and directed by John Hughes.

[@I.am.Meo.]

It was really deep for the 80's. I mean, that's 40 years ago...I was in high school. It wasn't so common to talk in depth about our feelings, and all of the different family types and the effects on a child's psyche. But we all knew somebody like each of them, or saw ourselves in them. It was an underservered need at that time to share so much personal detail And still relate to people very different from you...giving a real understanding that we are all very much the same, just circumstances made us different...and every single role was superbly played...iconic indeed.

[@d3l3tes00n]

My mom was a teacher for a long time & this movie was always one of her favorites. She knew a lot of other teachers & principals who were like this one. She met a lot of "Benders" who if only one person would've sat down & listened to them, they'd realize that the anger/acting out is merely a side effect to their home life or they may have processing issues & are very intelligent, yet because of how they look, are ignored by teachers & even their own parents. For a lot of students, teachers are the only support/parental figure they have.

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

My mom was a teacher as well, and she actually suggested I see this film.

[@d3l3tes00n]

@@Corn_Pone_Flicks Yeah it's one of the more accurate portrayals of students & the scene with them all opening up about why they're there always hits me hard.

[@lightup6751]

Damn this is so true. Of course it doesnt excuse everything a bully or asshole at school does but they are KIDS. Kids are generally stupid. Or if the word is too harsh still growing. We all were young and did stupid shit. Still in development, not mature and not knowing who we are and what we wanna do. Behind every kid that is an asshole is a story that usually goes to their home. If you an adult and behave this way people cant forgive it because you are old enough to know how your actions make other people feel. But yeah, kids that are “assholes”, theres always a story.

[@richarddollar4912]

Hands down one of the best channel on YT. Never thought I would see someone react to this masterpiece😂

[@robertmolton6761]

A couple of other channels that reacted to it are Vkunia and Popcorn in Bed. They're pretty good, you should check them out if you haven't.

[@katwebbxo]

Looking forward to this. I first saw it sometime in middle school. Love the concept and how most of it takes place in the library. Some things may have not aged well (even back when I first watched it, I felt this way.) But overall, I like the characters and how they bond together by the end. 💕

[@John_Locke_108]

I was in grade school back in the 80's. But it was a a TV edited version. Didn't see the R rated version until college.

[@katwebbxo]

@@John_Locke_108 Ah that's cool. What was edited out? I've only seen the R version.

[@John_Locke_108]

@@katwebbxo Aside from the cussing, they edited out the pot smoking scene. I was always confused as to why they started acting wild and crazy. It made no sense without seeing them get high first.

[@katwebbxo]

@@John_Locke_108 Lol that's hilarious! 😅 Suddenly everyone's in a good mood. I figured it would be that if anything. Takes away from the story though.

[@janleonard3101]

@@John_Locke_108 And you had no idea why they were going out to Bender's locker.

[@ericarodriguez6634]

Going down the John Hughes path has so many great classics. I definitely recommend Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink!

[@laurawalsh2829]

Loved Pretty in Pink and loved the music soundtrack as well. My all time favourite is JH’s “he’s Having a Baby” which is a funny and serious look into adulthood, dealing with marriage, in-law relations, and all the rites of passage and the questions we face in life. I hope you guys can do a reaction to this film one day!!! Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth McGovern and a young Alec Baldwin are great in their roles!!!

[@laurawalsh2829]

That She’s Having a Baby!!!

[@andidreyes5323]

"St. Elmo's Fire" is the movie by Hughes for college and post-graduate years. Hughes had favorite actors and tended to rehire them (they became the Brat Pack of the 80's). That movie is about leaving behind all the fun and accepting responsibility. It's great.

[@rebeccaserfass3777]

I’ve always loved this movie, although my ultimate favorite of the John Hughes films is Some Kind of Wonderful. This one is a classic, that actually dealt with real issues, which was very a shocking change at the time.

[@Xfonic]

Gen X, all of us, this movie is EXACTLY what it was like in the 80s. Cliques were the thing, and you didn't cross lines. And every school had several of each of the characters over all stereotypes shown in the movie.

[@gcz2000]

When 9TB said "that must've taken practice" (the three guys dancing) IT DID, i tried it with my friends once and it is sooo much harder than it looks

[@liberty5560]

You guys should react to Dazed and Confused! It’s such a great movie that I think you guys would enjoy!

[@squ34ky]

1:51 Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I absolutely love this movie and I love the concept at the end that Brian writes about: "we are all an athlete, basket case, a brain, a princess..." because we all have those different things inside us if we can avoid being pigeonholed. The only thing that ruins the movie for me is the certainty that all these connections meant nothing and when they went back to school on Monday, they probably didn't even acknowledge one another (owing to "the cruel politics of high school" as quoted in another teen movie, Jawbreaker- which would be interesting for a reaction).

[@katwebbxo]

Maybe not but at least their interaction probably helped them in some way. And it's possible they could've reconnected after high school. Love Jawbreaker btw. It would be an interesting reaction to see lol.

[@caligirlmarti]

Great 80's movies include Uncle Buck, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Pretty In Pink, Sixteen Candles, The Great Outdoors, Weird Science, and this movie The Breakfast Club.

[@bananaboatcharlie]

Is anything more iconic than 80s movie Labyrinth starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly in That™️, Muppet creatures, and 💫 _So Much Glitter_ ?💫

[@icatfishedyourdad2767]

Yes! I was going to suggest this along with Willow and Legend! 80’s fantasy at its best!

[@sexysadie2901]

Jennifer Connelly

[@bananaboatcharlie]

@@sexysadie2901 Yeah, I realized after they gave me the little heart and now I don't want to edit my comment and lose it 😂 Her character's name is Sarah though, so I claim immunity

[@whitenoisereacts]

We got u!!

[@AbsoluteApril]

Did you say glitter? How about Legend as well :D with a very young Tom Cruise

[@danielleyoung3133]

16 candles please! That and the breakfast club were my movies growing up!

[@Annie-sq4hg]

If you’re looking to do more 80s movies I really recommend Stand By Me. It’s based off of a Steven King novella but it’s not a horror. It follows the story of four young kids. Really good and moving movie.

[@lonewolfe8625]

This is such a good movie. I am so glad you guys enjoyed it. The story and characters are amazing.

[@melissaisloud7404]

“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” is one of the best comedic films you will ever see. Watch it.

[@walterw9829]

The opening song is by Simple Minds. Love their breakdown.

[@shallowgal462]

War Games (1983). Flashdance (1983). Footloose (1984). Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982).

[@steved1135]

Classic. And yes, this is what high school was like in the 80's...

[@SilentBob731]

Absolutely one of my favourite movies of all-time (as a dyed-in-the-wool Gen X'er, the stories of John Hughes are like books in my bible). Great reaction, lots of cool comments and insights. Keep up the good work, Lads. 😉

[@k3n12ock]

80s movies -Weird Science -The Outsiders -The Warriors -The Lost Boys -Scarface

[@pazuzu-gb7ok]

The warriors isn't 80's its 70's. 1979

[@korybeavers6528]

This movie, is more a commentary on American baby boom parents, who thought making a lot of money and moving to a rich suburb was the end all be all of parenting. But we see what that kind of parenting does to the kids

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

I'd take it over being a kid now any day. We at least had free time and got to be unsupervised. Every kid I know (or know about...I don't really hang around kids) today spends every spare hour in some stupid after-school program or other scheduled activity. That would have made me crazy.

[@evie3148]

This movie is a classic, thanks for the great reaction! Some good 80's-90's movies are Stand by me, what dreams may come, big, contact, sandlot, mrs doubtfire, kindergarten cop, and almost a 2000's movie but one of my favourites the matrix (the first one is gold).

[@MrParkerman6]

1999 movies are NOT almost 2000s, films.

[@KBH27]

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a must see.

[@Farmer_Dave]

I bet y'all would love "The Last Starfighter" and "Short Circuit"

[@williamozier918]

25:54. That was the brilliance of this movie IMO. It was actually a movie not about being a teenager, this movie is actually about being the adults and the pressures and failures they have passed on to their kids. I'm going to go out on a huge limb here: Narratviely speaking, this movie treats the adults the same way Harry Potter treats The Marauders, Lord of teh ring treats the Elves, and Star Wars (orig yrig( treats Anankin and the Clone Wars. By watching the lives of our charactes we also learn about the lives, victories and failures of those who proceeded them, turning it from just a story into an epic.

[@reservoirdude92]

Listen to Simple Minds beyond (Don't You) Forget About Me. They're one of the best and most underrated 80s bands ever.

[@cstephen98]

If you liked that, you should catch, 'Pump up the Volume'. It's probably the most underrated genx movie that tells it like it was.

[@krystalcanfield3553]

Incredible movie from my childhood. So glad you're reacting to it. Big fan of your channel.

[@Stephie_L]

I really loved the reaction guys. Definitely an iconic film! I love all the characters too and how the film gave us a glimpse into their home life and their hidden pressures. And "angst" is a pretty accurate description...it's John Hughes after all haha. I found your point about high school and general pressure so interesting. I'm not sure if it's an American high school thing? I had zero social pressure at school and I'm glad my experience was very chill. The only pressure I felt was during exams hahaha. PS: to your point about tension and rebellion being pretty much inevitable...umm...I'm an idealist, so I'm holding out hope that my future kids will never go through that (and that's coming from someone who was and still is at times, a "rebel").

[@whitenoisereacts]

Well I feel like when u go thru puberty u just naturally challenge authority. I don’t think it really matters how well formed u are and i definitely think it comes out in different way, but it does come out. I think perhaps the pressure was self inflicted. It was definitely more about finding a social voice than grades and what not

[@Stephie_L]

@@whitenoisereacts Oh I agree with you that changes and finding yourself/ your voice does naturally involve some push back...I'm just hoping my future kids can go through that peacefully because I live in a utopia in my head 😂- I went through a pretty rough "red panda" phase and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy hahaha.

[@evilervcowart6234]

My high school years were fun. While I was a member of the "stoner metalhead" clique, I was one of the people who interacted with multiple groups. I had friends in all of them. I associated with jocks and cheerleaders, nerds and brains, etc. Growing up in a small rural town, a lot of my fellow students and I had known each other for years by the time I started high school. And we all stayed friends even after we settled into our respective cliques. So even as a "stoner metalhead", I was invited to parties thrown by jocks and cheerleaders. And they would defend me if anyone in their groups tried to bad mouth me. It was like having the best of all worlds.

[@deliciam9127]

I love this movie so muchhh I’m so glad you guys reacted to it !! Very iconic and emotional movie all in one ☮️

[@sherrysink3177]

This is my favorite of the John Hughes teen-related films. I never liked 16 Candles, Pretty in Pink (another Molly Ringwald film) is fun, but I feel that this film Breakfast Club has the most interesting character conversations and realizations. Even the teacher, who is treated as an idiot in some scenes (and rightly so, lol), still has that in-depth conversation with the janitor near the end of the film, so you see a bit more of why he behaves the way he does. And I love how each character in detention started off as the very stereotypes the teacher sees them as, but by the end, we get to see so much more about each one of them. It really does exemplify that you should never judge someone based off of initial appearances, because you just never know what their life is like behind the scenes. Plus, I just think it's one of those films that you either "get" or you don't. If you are emotionally connected to what it's like to be in the junior high or high school environment and all the pressures of being a kid and becoming your own person, this film is pretty spot on. It really shows an understanding and more depth than most "teen films" tend to have. Which is why I love it. Plus, it's all just a hilarious, quotable film. 😂 I saw this with friends when I was in junior high, I think? And we could not stop quoting this film (though obviously we had to keep the F words out of it if our parents were nearby, lol) I still like to use Bender's "giving the finger" gesture with his iconic retort: "Can you hear this? Do you need me to turn it up?" LOL. Or this exchange: Bender - Well, this is a very nutritious lunch, Brian. All the food groups are represented. Did your mom marry Mr. Rogers? Brian - Uh, no... Mr. Johnson. And of course this one always makes me laugh: "Screws fall out all the time. The world's an imperfect place." 😂😂

[@TheLadyLuck523]

LOL Me and my friends still say, "Can you describe the ruckus?" to each other.

[@Harv72b]

I loved Sixteen Candles back in the day, but a *lot* of the humor in it hasn't aged well. The line that always struck home with high school me & my friends was the Janitor's response after Paul Gleason's diatribe on how he's terrified that one day in the future these kids are going to be taking care of him. "No, they won't."

[@Samgria]

I would LOVE to see you guys react to Adventures in Babysitting (1987), Stand by Me (1986), Sixteen Candles (1984), The Lost Boys (1987), Footloose (1984) and then maybe the movie Big (1988) with Tom Hanks, it's REALLY good and I think you guys would love it. Super stoked if you guys do go down the road of 80s movies, thanks for the amazing reaction as always :)

[@whitenoisereacts]

I’ll keep some of those in mind!!

[@DivaInTheWoods]

I also LOVED "Adventures in Babysitting"! I like the others too, but I find most people are so meh about it. I never understood. Glad to see a like-minded person! 😁

[@krisfrederick5001]

John Hughes is a genius in stating the obvious...It's not a comedy...it's not a drama...it's being young and becoming aware...and nobody cared. These stereotypes still exist as painful as it is, the point is, most of us got along. Even when we weren't supposed to. Saturday school effing sucked. I was absolutely Bender, but nice. A punk rocker with a cheerleader girlfriend. Timeless

[@samswords9993]

80's movies? Short Circuit, Willow, Lady Hawk, Goonies, War Games, ( I don't remember which ones you've already watched). Labyrinth, Dark Crystal.

[@celinhabr1]

YES! John Hughes' movies are great.

[@shadowfauxe6468]

This is my 2nd favorite movie. As someone who’s only 19 people are surprised that I love John huge films. It’s such a mixture of comedy and then it hits you with real life struggles why keeping a sedimental tone. Great movie, and great channel :).

[@greenscreenmovieguy5582]

Same I’m 19 and a lot of older people are surprised how much I love these type movies but this is my second favorite the first one for me is Stand By Me

[@pasaniusventris4113]

when i watched this as an angsty teenager, my mom told me about how everyone in the theater gasped in complete shock that they said 'fuck you' onscreen like that. it was a huge deal.

[@brandy012173]

I was kind of hoping there was a part 2 to this video but I don’t see one. Watch it all the way through, again. Shhh… you get more out of it the second time. Pay attention to the details and nuances of their interactions with each other. Not just what makes them tick, but what DID they learn?? (Besides solidifying their hypotheses that adults should never be trusted.) How do you think this tiny one single day possibly affected who they will be? BTW, I think the most interesting character the writer put in and possibly the most important is Allison (the basket case). If there were a narrator, she would be it. She is the conscience and THE FLY ON THE WALL amazed at sociology and SO entertained watching how the ants scurry. She is the smartest. It is SO funny that the writer made her a kleptomaniac.

[@DerekThomasLirio]

This movie is well written. In high school, I was a part of a few different social groups. I was a nerd, and I was a businessman. I was the social center, and at the same time an intellectual. Alot of people tell me they can't relate to my high school experiences, but at the same time I understand when people tell their high school stories.

[@ScorpionStrike7]

I made a mural of the movie’s poster on a ceiling tile of my high school’s art classroom. I can still see it if I look through the window.

[@nicamarie946]

80s movies? You got it! The legend of Billie Jean, Heathers, Gleaming the cube, Lucas, The Lost Boys, Red Dawn, Murphy's Romance, Firstborn, Secret Admirer, Some kind of wonderful, Pretty in pink, War Games, Cloak & Dagger, 9 to 5, Grease 2, Revenge of the nerds, Romancing the stone, Dream a Little Dream.

[@cflournoy1529]

Grease 2???? 👎🏽

[@bradsimpson9396]

The Big Chill…

[@Debbie76]

Did you notice that Brian was the douchebag boyfriend in Edward Scissorhands? He had been a weedy nerd type for a few movies at around this age (Weird Science is another one he's in, along with a young Robert Downey Jr.) but then filled out when he got older 🙂

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

if you're riding an '80s train, you might enjoy seeing "St. Elmo's Fire" with some of the same actors from this film, and "The Big Chill", and "On Golden Pond". If seen in this order, you will get great views of four distinct times of life, from youth to old age.

[@jessicacaleno1998]

Yes great film ☺️

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

That's an excellent idea. All great movies, and such different filming techniques

[@uncannydolly]

one of my all times favorite movies, if not my favorite one. glad you guys watched it!

[@projectionreflection5475]

I'm so glad I grew up with my Mom and Dads VHS tapes of 80s teen films

[@m.hstudioproductions6642]

The band who sang "Don't You Forget About Me" is called Simple Minds, they're a Scottish rock band that formed in Glasgow in 1977.

[@slaaneshhedonite7068]

Movie is iconic of that time. I grew up in that era. Epic.

[@nathancroft22]

A great 80's movie you should watch is Weird Science which is a very fun and campy movie about two teenage boys who design their idea of a perfect woman on a computer, and then through 80's silliness a thunder storm brings her to life and they have to deal with the consequence. One of the main characters is played by Anthony Michael Hall who plays Brian in the breakfast club.

[@frkk6933]

34:17 I thought he's starting to cry. Who is under the table?!😂

[@samswords9993]

I love your insights. The first time I saw this movie, I didn't like it at all and couldn't relate due to my own high school experience. Many years later, after being a high school teacher, and having kids in high school, and just hearing stories from people who lived kind of like this in high school, I appreciate it a lot more.

[@sarahh9535]

For 80s movies, I recommend The Mighty Ducks, The Goonies, The Outsiders, Stand by Me, The Sandlot and Heathers.

[@MrParkerman6]

The Sandlot was 1993, dumbass. NOT an 80s movie!