The arrogance but sheer wit of John Bender makes the movie continue to
flow throughout. The constant curve-balls that are thrown by this dysfunctional
teenager makes situations that all of the other teenagers would never have expected.
The stereotypical 'jock' in most high school movies is portrayed as Andrew
Clark, a boy who is constantly trying to please his father by winning his
wrestling matches. Claire Standish the general 'queen b' of high school gets
everything she wants, however she constantly feels insecure which is mainly
shown when her and Bender lash out at one another. Even though serious topics
are thought about in The Breakfast Club, there is a certain air of humour
around them that lightens the mood. For me, Allison Reynolds is my favourite
character, the strange behaviour and expressions she pulls grabbed me and I
felt like I could connect well with her character. Which finally leads me on to
Brian, the typical geeky guy who’s life depends on the grades he gets. The cute
but awkward way he acts turns him into a very loveable character.
In all, The Breakfast Club has become one of my favourite movies as there is a constant gripping
story-line as you never know which way the plot will end up going. It is a definitely
one for the Must See list. In the words of Brian:
Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact
that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we
did wrong. What we did *was* wrong. But we think you're crazy to make an essay
telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us... In the
simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is
that each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basket
case, a princess, and a criminal. Does that answer your question?
Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club
