Next to "Ferris Beuller," this is my favorite Hughes flick. Most if not ALL teenagers who grew up in some pop-cultured environment has seen this movie or knows of its importance in adolescent tolerance. Each character represents an aspect of school life that everyone can relate to (unless you were home-schooled). I personally find myself in each character, yes, even the glamor-princess. The final act of the film is the epitome of the idea: "no matter how different people are, we are all the same." While growing up and going through different phases of my teenage angst, I'd look to this movie to admire the character I could relate to the most at that time. I wouldn't say that Bender's abusive household was something I could relate to, but the concept of being rebellious crosses every teen's mind and actions once in awhile. With a great soundtrack that included the classic hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)," and the terrific dialog within such an intimate setting, the five students at Shermer High School came to life and will forever be remembered in movie history as "The Breakfast Club."
Btw.... did you know that Hughe's shot the movie (which he wrote the screenplay in two days) entirely in sequence?? Damn!