Though Cameron is hesitant to let them take it out, it adds to the lore of Ferris and his exploits. Cameron's father owns the beautiful 1961 Ferrari, and from what the audience gathers, he cares about this car more than anything in the world. Of course, no perfect day in a teenage fantasy would be complete without a car the characters aren’t supposed to drive. On the fateful day, the movie takes place, he blows off school and convinces his friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) to join him and have an epic day out in Chicago. A young Matthew Broderick plays the titular Ferris Bueller, a conniving kid with a penchant for causing trouble but always manages to wiggle his way out of it. John Hughes and his movies define the 1980s and teen cinema in many ways, and few have stood the test of time, as well as Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The movie isn't supposed to be taken seriously, and the Bluesmobile is played for laughs, but that doesn't make it any less important to the story. The Blues Brothers is a great example of how a car can reach cult status of interest even within a comedic plot. There's a hilarious sequence in the film when they drive through Chicago and cause a massive car crash that wrecks a mountain of police cars that are chasing them. The Bluesmobile, as they call their car, is a Dodge Monaco and decommissioned police car, making it quite recognizable. Although both have strong personalities and comedic styles, they blend them seamlessly, making The Blues Brothers rewatchable today. Starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as Elwood and Jake Blues, the actors turn out to be the perfect pair. From its tribute to the setting of Chicago to the instantly recognizable soundtrack, the cult classic comedy was always going to be known for the car the main characters drive. Many parts of The Blues Brothers have become iconic. When the Thunderbird quickly changes from a casual car to the means of their escape from the police, Thelma & Louise proves that the story wouldn't be half as compelling if they weren't driving the perfect car. Driving an older but fantastic car like that immediately communicates to the audience that the film will pay tribute to its influences and be a modern twist on a classic story. The story kicks off with Thelma and Louise setting off on a road trip vacation together, and the car they take is none other than the 1966 Ford Thunderbird. However, that doesn't mean Thelma and Louise are the perfect heroes, but even with their moral ambiguity, they're impossible not to root for. Thelma & Louise is a highlight movie in the history of film because it redefined and revitalized the road movie by giving it elements of friendship and feminism. They have incredible chemistry, and when a young Brad Pitt joins them in his breakout role, it elevates the already incredible cast of characters. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis are impossible not to fall in love with while watching Thelma & Louise.
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