I finally watched “The Breakfast Club”. First impression: it must hit differently when you’re a teenager. Because at 43, I don’t think it’s going to stick with me the same way as it might have back in the late 80’s / early 90’s.
Several things I did notice:
- Teenagers and their problems don’t seem to change. In any period in history.
- The 80’s were a different time. Language that was used. Blatant homophobia. Dancing that kind of looks like they’re having a seizure.
- Acting has also gotten more subtle and nuanced. The were several times where I laughed out loud at the overacting.
- Ally Sheedy is just so…cute. Her smile just makes you want to smile. Also, for most of the film, she kind of looked like Selena Gomez.
