THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

The Breakfast Club (1985) First Time Watching Movie Reaction Review and Commentary for JL. Many opinions on power abusing teachers and MUCH consideration for J's favorite movie were definitely had. Extraordinarily Ordinary Media 2022.
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[@tamarleigh]

Each of the five kids is being abused in some way, and they’re starting to act out those toxic behavior patterns towards their peers. By spending time together and letting down their guard, they’re slowly able to start seeing each other as real individuals rather than caricatures of their cliques. Those were the same cliques and the same abusive patterns that existed in pretty much every US high school in the eighties. Hughes captured it so perfectly.

[@HassanAli-cc5vr]

They still exist

[@strongdecaf3729]

"she likes him, but he's an asshole" -- every straight girl's problem, the cute bad boy. I love that you love Ally Sheedy's character. She didn't need a makeover imo. She was goth before her time.

[@filmgirlLisa]

Yeah I always wonder whether Ally Sheedy needed a makeover but then I think a lot of girls in school were goth-ish but didn't really want to be bc they didn't know how to be like the "popular" ones. She got to be that for one day anyway.

[@tristramcoffin926]

More emo birds nest than goth. She probably was into Siouxsie and the Banshees, tho.

[@mintjulius275]

Ally sheedys end is the only part of this movie I don't like

[@richieb7692]

Ally herself has gone on record several times, saying that she was against the makeover scene, and still thinks its totally unnecessary

[@JayTor2112]

Yeah, "I can see your face", not really, I could see it better withut the excessive makeup.

[@shainewhite2781]

One of the most important coming of age teen films ever made, showing us how different teens getting together and learning how to deal with everyday life while being in detention on a Saturday.

[@thefabfabs]

I NEED A T-SHIRT WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOHN HUGHES SO BAD

[@kathybrown6763]

Agreed

[@TheFacrecords]

Hear hear.

[@mothermayhem3255]

​@@thefabfabs Indeed!!

[@juanforrester2283]

Ahh the dayz,8 yrs old when this premiered.

[@dougrussell1926]

I crushed so hard for Ally Sheedy when this came out. She's a treasure

[@pandersodlands6081]

You and me both, and I was only 11!!

[@dougrussell1926]

@@pandersodlands6081 I was 14, she caught me at the worst time.

[@BigGator5]

"We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all." Fun Fact: The scene in which all characters sit in a circle on the floor in the library and tell stories about why they were in detention was not scripted. Writer and director John Hughes told them all to ad-lib. Iconic Defiance Fact: Judd Nelson improvised the part at the closing of the film where Bender raises his fist in defiance. He was supposed to just walk into the sunset, so to speak, and John Hughes asked him to play around with a few actions. When he was done and they were finishing up, Nelson threw his fist up without running it by anyone. Everyone loved it, and it has also become an iconic symbol of the 1980s as well as cinema history. Music Enthusiast Fact: "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds, was written for the film by Keith Forsey. It was a number one hit for Simple Minds. Billy Idol and Bryan Ferry turned down offers to record it first (although in 2001, Billy Idol recorded a version as a bonus track for his Greatest Hits album). The song was also turned down by Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders, who then suggested they offer it to the band fronted by her husband at the time, Simple Minds.

[@danieldietrich9969]

To add to your music fact, Simple Minds also initially turned down the song because they didn't like the idea of recording a song they themselves didn't write. It is the only song of theirs that wasn't written by them. But they were eventually convinced to do the song.

[@BigGator5]

Daniel Dietrich ...Thank you very much for the additional information! 😀 Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍

[@82ndAbnVet]

The Breakfast Club came out the year after I graduated H.S. Those kids accurately represent the "cliques" and drama we had in school back then. That saying that the wrestler said "2 hits, me hitting you, you hitting the floor", was a very popular saying back then.

[@CoryGasaway]

How does this dude only have 20K subs? He's one of the funniest reactors...and you can tell it's totally natural. I mean, 20K is huge. But he should be at 100K status.

[@EOMReacts]

We def hope to get there one day. J def deserves every bit of love he gets.

[@nycsue]

@@EOMReacts So do you!

[@nycsue]

I agree with you completely. It's mind boggling that he doesn't. All we can do is keep hitting that like button for every movie to get him to that 100k that he so richly deserves!

[@truthseeker12523]

We need to tell others about him 🙂

[@richcarrCCC]

How do you think I felt when I saw he only had 1600 subs, I was like "WT??" then I realized, he had just created the channel, I was like "Does this guy realize how good he is at this? Someone who knows him must've told him to start a YT Reaction Channel" I was so glad to see him included as a Presenter in this years "Popcorn In Beds' 2nd ANNUAL POPPIES". 1:05:00 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHW8hqd_hZd2gtk

[@deeanna8448]

This movie helps people realize everyone has their own problems. I most related to Brian because I was quiet and nerdy. I envied the popular girls and jocks becuase I thought their lives were perfect. It never crossed my mind until this movie that they probably had their own struggles.

[@mikeshoe74]

I dressed like Bender, played sports and was in band.

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

Bender is an OG........he provided smoke for everyone, lit Claire's joint for her, and kept checking in on everyone to make sure they were cool.

[@MrJoeym78]

As a GenX’er, this movie, and it’s theme song, are basically the prime examples of the GenX (65-80) period. Being alive and unnoticed was the teenage angst of my generation. Many members of Generation X were latchkey kids with long hours of unsupervised, solitary time while single/both parents worked. We were the forgotten due to a change in traditional ideals, more women than ever joined the workforce and divorce increased dramatically, peaking in the United States during the late ’70s and early ’80s which lead to unprecedented incidence of broken homes, drug abuse, and record rates of teen suicide. The play-date, helicopter-parent, child-centered attitude of the Millennial era was a thing of the future. The social higher-achy clics in schools were the worst thing that could happen to a GenXer and this movie made it seem like there was always a chance to pull down the barriers. Ally Sheedy killed it in this movie!! As always, another outstanding reaction to a classic and one of the films I grew up with. Nothing but Love and Respect!

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Well said. Coming from a latchkey kid, born in ‘68.👍

[@billhicks808]

Latch key kids represent!!!!

[@nycsue]

Agree 100%.

[@MarkJones-rl9ph]

Same here...born in '69...to and from school by myself, and cartoons after...no helicopter parenting...both parents worked, and during the summer, I was out all day until dark by myself (or with my friends)...no cell phones...#LatchKeyKid...

[@mjfoxfan3101]

Yes! As a GenX'er, born in '71. Mother was widowed, raised as latch key kid! This movie represented each clic in my school. I was the teacher's pet, computer geek girl. Always picked on, and only girl in computer club. Now I have a Masters in computer science.

[@Ariarosesmommy]

I’m a teacher and the students who are considered the “bad” kids love me. I listen to them, I let petty stuff go, I give second chances. Just last night I was at the mall by myself, ran into three of my students and I bought them sodas because they ran out of money and they were sharing a drink. Teachers like Vernon, as a colleague, I avoid like the plague. Every kid needs one adult who will believe in them. Bender would have loved my class.

[@jtoland2333]

You sound absolutely wonderful!

[@tmpreardon4200]

John Hughes was an incredible writer/director. Vacation, Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, 16 Candles, Uncle Buck, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Planes Trains and Automobiles, and Home Alone are all written by him.

[@gohawkeyes529]

Uncle Buck. The greatest. Maybe better than Breakfast Club.

[@christinegelabert1651]

@TIM Preardon Yes to all of these BUT since Thanksgiving is coming up? He's definitely got to watch Planes Trains and Automobiles! 😉😂😎 #NYGenXBikerLady

[@tmpreardon4200]

@@gohawkeyes529 John Candy and John Hughes working together never missed. Uncle Buck is terrific.

[@andidreyes5323]

What about St. Elmo's Fire? Is that also a John Hughes movie with a majority of the "Brat Pack".

[@sexysadie2901]

@@andidreyes5323 Not a John Hughes movie.

[@katec8796]

This movie only gets better every time you watch it. Iconic ending - deep meaningful conversations about teenage America. Ally Sheedy is Queen ;)

[@marilyn4917]

You are awesome, J! I love how you loved Ally Sherry’s character. I think you really got what this movie was about. I think this movie was great when it was made but also great now if you let yourself be open to all the characters, which you did. I’m glad this type of movie is “your thing”. Watching your reaction was great for my heart today. We need more people like you in the world. Your tell it like you see it manner makes you fun to watch. You were spot on!😊

[@stevebienko8445]

This movie is really a timeless treasure I'm happy you enjoyed it

[@Codametal]

J, I totally understand why Alice is your favorite character. Cause she's my favorite character too. Ally Sheedy nailed that role with just the right amount of weirdness, personality, individuality, and unpredictability. Really glad you loved this movie. I love it too. I never get tired of watching it. You gotta watch Uncle Buck, starring the great John Candy.

[@jenic_7455]

This is the most fun I’ve had watching the Breakfast Club ever. Doesn’t matter how bad the day has been, you always lift me up. Thank you. So happy you enjoyed the movie. As a GenXr, HS class of ‘92, those characters, cliques, next-level bullying & insecure-jealous-tyrannical teachers were a real thing. My 20 yo kids struggle to believe it. Telling them stories from my middle/hs days shuts down their skepticism real quick. You are, hands down, my favorite reactor. ❤

[@thewab1974]

Class of 1992 here, too. lol

[@spitkitten]

Jay just completed another big side quest for movie lovers everywhere & has officially seen The Breakfast Club... cheers ⭐ This is one of those titles that unless you actually watch the film, it's really difficult to see why it's significant and revered by a lot of ppl. And yas Jaaay! I love Allison too, btw! Kleptomania & dandruff-eating aside, she's pretty much me in HS loooool. (My favorite little bit is that after mutliple viewings, you notice how Allison is the only one in there that Bender actually respects... he never harassed her, he spoke up for her when she clammed up at the teacher's probing, he passed her the soda because she was too far back, and mostly just left her alone 🤗 I really appreciate that and it's cool how all those moments were subtly shown to us. He probably saw her going through similar challenges at home and at school like himself, so he treats her as if he gets it.)

[@mot0rhe4d40]

Us odd kids and heavy metal/Punk thrash kids, had to have each other's backs. We were usually out numbered 👍

[@kevinsmith4429]

The fist pump at the end says it all about high school kids. God,was I ever that young. My favorite character was Carl the janitor.

[@MrLivewire1970]

I was 15 when I saw this at the theater with a bunch of friends. We went in expecting another 16 Candles movie but this one had some pretty heavy scenes, I think we were disappointed at first but it soon became a favorite.

[@u4eahh2]

I lost my co-pilot today, and this reaction video was the one thing that kept me distracted from that today. Thank you for doing this, these videos often mean much more than you know. ❤

[@giannag4581]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel. This channel always cheers me up. Plus the great reactions. When you see the love that he has with his dogs that's what I love to see. ❤️

[@EOMReacts]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs from all of us. And no thanks needed. You all are why we enjoy doing this to begin with.

[@nycsue]

I am so sorry for your loss 💔

[@justmeeagainn]

You’re a pilot?

[@u4eahh2]

@@justmeeagainn hey, did you ever think to yourself "maybe it would be better if I didn't say anything?" You should start. Immediately.

[@richardwilliams6256]

that teacher had to deal with kids like that all the time. They don't start off like that but dealing with uncontrollable kids with no parenting can tarnish good teachers to turn into him. This was actually a good reaction and glad you enjoyed. Well done

[@seaneendelong8065]

Maaaaan, comparing these average minor attitudes to personal crisis kids as if equal to the TRULY uncontrolled kids from TK to 12+ regular classrooms today... Not even close. And if any Admin or teacher could not deal with the low-key bs of the 70s 80s 90s 00s and even into the 10s without turning toxic abd a threat- then NO they got no business working with kids. Today? Nah. Last decade of changed rules and codes and parenting and the utter lack of even considering removing from regular classes of legit mentally incapable to psychotic kids magnifies the chaotic violent mess of public schools now.

[@0okamino]

Great choice for a reaction! John Hughes was in his mid-30s when he made this movie, and though he wasn’t a teenager in the 80s, he had a knack for communicating with and portraying us in a way that didn’t come off as condescending or out of touch. I came to realize that goes beyond us when I started to introduce this and some other of his movies to Gen Ys and Zs, and hearing that they felt like that as well.

[@timlois]

You got me with Die Hard the other day with "You doin' too much." You got me today with, "Wash your hair." Dude, thanks for all you do, I don't miss a react from you. Take care.

[@robertdurant7934]

“The eighties had the best music”. I love you man.

[@christiandivine3807]

"The 80's had the best music." Truth.

[@dawnstrike]

The very first time I watched this movie, I also turned right back around and watched it again. It’s such a well done film. I’m really happy you enjoyed it as much.

[@learobinson4450]

This channel, Jay & Blank are National treasures. I enjoy all these reactions so much. Jay is hilarious & completely genuine. The editing is a masterful work of art. The copilots are the the perfect finishing touch. Many thanks to all of you because you all truly make my days brighter.

[@EOMReacts]

Know it means the world to hear that. You all enjoying makes our days just as bright.

[@ShaDHP23]

@@EOMReacts we love your channel, man

[@adnap]

It’s easy to say that Bender is just a big mouthed coward. I think at one point that was my initial assessment. Having seen this movie multiple times, and now viewing it as an adult: I think that terrified look in his eyes at the moment Principal Vernon is threatening him is John’s PTSD kicking in from the abuse he suffers at home with his father, an adult figure who is supposed to be taking care of and watching out for him, and here is another one that is now in his face intimidating him, threatening harm. The look in his eyes at that moment, says he’s at home with his father all over again.

[@SchlockstarJoe]

I’ve never wanted jump-scares in the breakfast club more than I did watching this. “Shut up”

[@lazerx1828]

Loved your reaction. I think everyone relates to at least one of the characters and knows someone who was like the others.

[@jblewis1975]

I'm so glad you picked this movie, too! I'm glad you liked it so much! 😁 And yes, you did go through hell last month, so you really earned this fun time! Night night! 😁 👊

[@brentfugett2700]

I'm glad you picked this one too J!! I'll say it again, you're the coolest of the cool. When I could see it in your eyes this movie grabbing you at the end I about lost it. This really is an important and iconic 80s movie. I think before your channel gets much bigger you should set up a get together at Feast or Momma's at least for the Kentucky brethren. I'd make the trip! Love your channel man. Keep doin what you do.

[@travisepsteen3234]

As a “Gen X”er, I’m so happy to see people discovering the amazing movies that my generation grew up with. There are sooooo many great ones yet to discover from the 80’s and 90’s. Clerks, Singles, Weird Science, See no evil Hear no evil, Flight of the Navigator, Goonies, Roadhouse, Heathers, Teen Wolf, Big Trouble in little China, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, E.T., Little Shop of Horrors, Sixteen Candles, Footloose, Ferris Buellers day off….. and the list goes on and on…… Keep it up. Love your reactions and you two sweet puppies.

[@pjp_renaissance]

I'm legit glad you enjoyed this as much as you did, especially after what you endured to get to it.

[@adnap]

“I’m about to go watch this again right now.” When I go to sleep, I usually have to have some comfort watch/background noise on. I rotate between Napoleon Dynamite, 13 Going On 30, Mean Girls, Clueless and The Breakfast Club.

[@maticman94]

I'm glad you enjoyed this movie it is truly something special. Through watching reactors I have come to love this movie even more. RIP to John Hughes, his style was one of kind.

[@alexanderkantakusiniii8411]

I've seen this a couple hundred times and it never gets old...Great watchin with ya bro!

[@sinfinitylove7917]

I have watched this movie so many times. It never gets old. Great reaction.

[@mike7146]

One of my favorite movies growing up in the 80s and still is. Your reaction was priceless, had me in tears laughing

[@silverdoeGirl]

Good cast - I remember first watching this when I was a teenager myself. Such a good movie.

[@LordVolkov]

The Shermer High School shirt you've seen was likely for the athletic department - a reference to another John Hughes flick, Weird Science

[@RetroClassic66]

It’s so nice to see you genuinely ENJOYING a movie again, with no violence and nothing nauseating (except a little spit and a weird lunch with a Pixie Stix/Captain Crunch on White Bread sandwich). There are many more movies with nothing upsetting or disgusting in them. I hope the next year finds you enjoying those movies.

[@jflaugher]

I enjoy watching movies with you. You seem like a genuinely good guy. And your dogs are cute as hell.

[@butkusfan23]

Love your emotional reaction to this film, and how it truly won you over by the end! This gem has amazing writing, fantastic cast and an incredible director. It makes us laugh, but it’s really about the human experience and how we may be different, but we share similar experiences. We all have this human experience. And each one of us can relate to each other when we look. It also does a good job of explaining what it feels like to be a teen and feel so invisible and misunderstood. How it seems as if adults forgot what it’s like to be young, but when you’re young you don’t know how to articulate that fact, despite seeing it for yourself in your own parents and the way they are oblivious to what or who you are. It’s not a shock you’re going to rewatch this one. I go back to it all the time. It hits so many emotional beats and it almost never gets old.

[@JoeBlow_4]

One of my favorite 80s movies. So cool you did this one.

[@kadathsmith]

Thank you for reacting to a film that defined my early teen years. It gave a voice to a lot of feelings that I didn't have to words to say.

[@jamesoblivion]

They did Allison dirty in the end. Ally Sheedy thinks so, too. She didn't think her character needed a makeover, and neither do I. She looked better when she was being herself. Love her.

[@LordVolkov]

"I need her to get more camera time. She's weird, but I like her!" Ally Sheedy is the best character, and doesn't say a word until 'Vodka'... For more of 80's Ally - Short Circuit and Only The Lonely. She's adorable. She's also great in the underrated 1990 Fear (not the one with Marky Mark)

[@kharma7755]

also, "Maid to Order"

[@skeetercoddiwomple6269]

WAR GAMES

[@pardwayne]

I lived like Brian, looked like Andrew, didn't have the conscience to be Bender, but really amounted to Allison. What's scary about Vernon is that anyone can turn into him - probably faster now than 40 ago considering the decay of public education. You could enter the teaching profession with the highest ideals and dreams in the world, wanting to be a role-model to all the kids ... and after years of dealing with disruptive students, entitled parents, exhausted coworkers, and corrupt administrators/politicians/unions - you become your own worst enemy.

[@dandybanana]

SO weird! I just bought a vintage breakfast club t-shirt today ! 😲 I was 14 yrs old when this movie came out & it's still on my top list of fav 80's movies. LOVED re-watching it with you ❣

[@jasonthompson3209]

One of my all-time favorites. Love your reaction!

[@deannacrownover3]

Ahh. I was eighteen when this movie came out! I still love it to this day!

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I was 16. I remember watching this so many times on cable, back in the day.

[@gregsmith8541]

I was in high school when this came out and it is still one of the greatest movies ever made for me. I was in love with Ally Sheedy and I desperately wanted Bender’s coat. Thanks for reacting to this.

[@Cyborganna]

So glad you enjoyed this so much! Gave me that 80's glow I felt when I first saw it, not all reactors have been as enthusiastic. Thanks for being so genuine.💖

[@okielady73]

I was 12 years old when this movie was released, and it became an instant favorite of mine. I've seen it more times than I can count. I know so many people my age (myself included) who can recite the lines right along with the movie. We saw ourselves and our peers in this film in one way or another. Like you said, each character was a real person. John Hughes was the father of teen movies in the 80s. I think you'll like most of his library. Great reaction, great channel! Love watching you!

[@robertjewell9727]

Great reaction. All these characters remind me of specific people I went to high school with. A great film you'd really like about a different era if high school students graduating and their last night of summer is George Lucas's AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973). There's also the excellent 1982 film FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH.

[@stephwest1382]

First movie I ever watched with my husband at the theatre. 38 years today. Iconic classic heartwarming movie. Great reaction again

[@ziggyzap1]

(Graduated 2014 for reference) I started high school like Brian and left like a hybrid between Bender and Brian. I was still a nerd but I stopped caring, skipped, drugs, drank all the fun stuff to keep me alive. Still passed every class with an A or B except for math and foreign language. I got sent to the principal's office one time for smiling at a teacher. we had a stare-down, he told me to put the Ipad away so I closed it but did not put it away and looked up at him, said nothing, and just smiled. We stared at each other and the whole class was silent, you could hear a pin drop, after a few seconds he asks if I thought this was funny so I smiled bigger and he told me to get out

[@FireTiger941]

11:56 That laugh of yours is one of the best and funniest things I've seen in a long time! LOL

[@kentkatchem]

I "LOVE Being on the list "... Love this man too.. 💯💯💯

[@guypearson0]

There's nothing nicer than watching someone really enjoy a film. Was a pleasure to watch you watch it. :)

[@tye8876]

As always, it's a joy to watch these films with you. Glad you liked this one. One of my faves from the 80's.

[@michelledotson7130]

Me and my son whos 23 love this movie his favorite line is "Im trying out for a scholarship" When he was wearing one boot and one sneaker in the gym 😂😂

[@Clintong5150]

Such a great movie. I can watch this over and over and not get bored with it. Great reaction bud. I'm so glad I came across your channel

[@nycsue]

You did pick a great movie and I am so happy to see you smile! I also loved the way Rom was really hamming it up for the camera 🤣.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

So glad you loved it, and yeah unfortunately high school was very much like this where I went lol. At least let the puppies out to pee before you start it again lol

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Classic film, glad now @J you realize why we who grew up with this film talk about it and watch it endlessly. Loved watching you fall in love with it

[@datfyre1698]

I’m so glad you reacted to this movie.. I tear up at the end every time.. there’s something about that song that moves me to the core. Don’t you forget about me 🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@skyshroudsylvan6022]

One of my favorites, so glad you reacted to it. I classified myself as a nerd in high school but I talked to many different cliques. Didn't have the school shooting problems back then, from bullying. Communication is the issue; not just in schools, but work as well. Many students just take it in, instead of talking to a superintendent. That person needs to listen and make actual action. I was bullied, but had a great superintendent to resolve issues. She cared and had us all talk, together. She made it clear that I didn't say it was that student that was bullying me. It was bad; not being able to get a job, as every place required me to be 18. No heat during the winter and power going out, constantly. My mom was stressed with her job and upset with my grades. Multiple times of thinking, 'maybe I shouldn't be here. My mom is upset and others want me gone.' Suicide isn't the answer, neither is shooting. It will get better.

[@scottgelb2650]

I forgot how much I love this movie. I have tears in my eyes because the message is so true and I can see a piece of myself in each of them.

[@moonfisher]

I enjoyed your comments about teachers like this asshole. This kid is obviously in dire trouble, abused, neglected, and instead of stepping up to be that last chance at helping and redeeming him, this jackass decides to join in the abuse and make it worse. He’d rather be at detention than home, and nobody notices or cares. It breaks my heart.

[@LittleBlueOwl318]

I'm a GenX'er - Class of '86. I LOVE this movie! Always have and always will. I've probably seen it 40 times, at least - it never gets old... it's def a cult classic!

[@spooniesworld]

You, your doggos and your opening dance moves just put me in the best smiley mood. This is gonna be fun!👏☺

[@leeswhimsy]

I love that you love this movie!!! It was hailed at the time of release as the most accurate portrayal of teen life ever made. It dealt with a LOT of social issues and how they affect teens.

[@mikeshoe74]

The teacher gets put in his place and gets a bit of an awakening by the janitor. That's one of my favorite scenes in this movie.

[@jaydead863]

hey bro just wanted to say i recently found your channel a few weeks ago and have become hooked on your reactions. not to bore you with a long story but i have severe anxiety and depression among a few other issues and it’s channels like yours that i find refuge when things get unbearable. thank you so much for being such a positive influence in a messed up world. oh and let’s not forget your awesome doggies for being a great support system for you and all of us that enjoy your vids. keep up the great work my bro and much love from south carolina. 💙🤘🏽

[@EOMReacts]

Welcome to the family. And I’m glad our videos are able to help you - J

[@katwebbxo]

One of my favorite movies ever since I first watched it as a teenager. Your dog standing up was adorable lol. 💕

[@floorticket]

This movie was called "A teenage Big Chill." So I'll suggest "The Big Chill" (1983). No jump scares, no violence, big ensemble cast and one of the best soundtracks in film.

[@ChrissaTodd]

it took me a few watches to realize that bender gets all these detentions to avoid being at home on the weekends cause of his dad

[@johnmackendrick5173]

My girlfriend at the time had this to say: "Everyone is happy. Boy gets girl. Boy gets girl. Nerd gets paper."

[@Michael-vy2ec]

The way people used to talk face to face I was a Sophomore in High School 1983-1987 In the thick of all the John Hughes films

[@leosarmiento4823]

This came out during my Freshman year in HS. It really was representative of my generation...and continues to be that to many in Gen-X.

[@brittneyairgood]

i swear, this was the most stand ups by ur pup in any video i reacted to of urs so far lol

[@lemurdream]

John Hughes was a genius.

[@williamjones6031]

1. The woman and girl dropping off Brian are Anthony Michael Hall's real mother and sister. 2. The late Paul Gleason also played "Berks" in "Trading Places and the idiot assistant police chief in "Die Hard " 3. Carl told Vernon it going to cost 50 bucks. It was supposed to be 20 bucks so his reaction was real. 4. Personally I liked Allison goth.😍😜 You need to check her out in n"Short Circuit" and "War Games" 5.. I use "doobage" as often as I can 😎 This school is the same one Landis used for "Uncle Buck and "Ferris Bullets day off". 6. Even Landis says the shattering glass is over the top. 8. If you look closely you can see John's dad is checking out Claire when he gets picked up. 9. That's John Landis picking up Brian.

[@KanWoo76]

Simple Minds baby!! That's my go to song for karaoke on 80s Night on EVERY cruise!

[@SC-gp7kt]

This came out when I was a junior in h.s., and we had a "Bender". He was a total burn out, and I swear he had that exact outfit Judd Nelson had on! He behaved just like him too..... everybody hated him.

[@LuisOrtiz-xo5kc]

"The 80's had the best music, I don't care!". Totally agree. Best music ever!

[@reservoirdude92]

I must have worn out 3 VHS copies of this when I was a teenager in the mid 2000s, that's how often I watched it. One of the most important films I've ever seen, guaranteed.

[@nicolem376]

That plaid thermos sneaked right past the boundaries of Halloween 😂

[@Codametal]

Oh man, I just had to show this video to my wife. J's the best, man. Hands down. "If you're allergic to peanuts, DON'T EAT PEANUTS." Word.

[@Destyn2b]

One of my favorite movies from the 80's. This Gen Xer approves. Also, the dog standing up doing tricks is too cute. Lol

[@leeann3920]

A movie that was iconic for its time. While parts are dated, this still rings true. Great reaction--loved it!

[@laurenherda2415]

I miss the 80s so much! Love this movie, John Hughes is a legend! BTW I'd love to know what horror film you thought was the scariest or even the best Hope we get Planes Trains and Automobiles for Thanksgiving! My favorite John Hughes movie

[@stevesheroan4131]

This movie really meant a lot to me when it came out, so I’m very happy Jay understood what it was conveying. After I had watched it numerous times already, I ended up guarding a hill on the DMZ in Korea for a month, with only two movies to watch: The Breakfast Club and The Shining. Since The Shining was hitting too close to home in our wintry isolation, The Breakfast Club was just running on repeat for those 31 days. All of us could recite the entire movie word for word by the time our mission was over.

[@80spurple13]

LOL your reaction is so funny hahaha especially regarding Alison. She's probably my favorite too.

[@neonvandal8770]

Ahh, Love this film so much! Saw this as a teen in the 80's and it was one of those films that i never forgot. So well written. Alison is the most underappreciated member. She's the one who really has all the others figured out and she's like the glue and the real soul of the film. The teacher and the janitor represent the childrens fear of the future, but alison is the real hope and the innocence and fragile heart of them all. Beautiful film and John Hughes best work. ❤

[@waverave24124]

this definitely is a treasure. I used to watch this all the time in college wheneever I felt down. So much relatability.

[@hippychikforever]

I was a freshman when this came out. I also grew up in the boondocks of a wealthy city and went to school with kids who got luxury cars for their 16th birthday. High school was like this. There were certain clicks and the popular kids (like Claire and Andrew) were rich classholes who saw themselves above everyone else.

[@stephenlackey5852]

When Allison says, “They ignore me,” it’s a special kind of resonant Hell. When it was their agenda, they were invested, but when it was my concern, interest, or aspiration, I was lucky if they shot me down. At least then I knew they were paying attention.