The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is one of my all time favorite films. I usually watch this film at least once a year. The cast is excellent and the story is just so real. Once I saw Molly Ringwald on The Facts of Life, I knew she was going places. She had energy and a rare charm that takes to the screen. Perhaps its the red hair and those large lips. Or how her characters always seem to wear quirky fashions. She could have had the Julia Roberts roles had there not been differences between her and John Hughes. Molly was tired of being the sweet little girl on screen. It's difficult for an actor to grow up on screen when they continue to look like a kid. It's even worse if you haven't lived life yet. Molly Ringwald tried to grow up with such films as Fresh Horses and Strike it Rich, but she was back to playing a high school girl in the Fatal Attraction like film, Malicious. The film isn't that bad, but it is predictable. Molly appeared on television as have all of the stars from the film with the exception of Ally Sheedy. I don't recall Ally Sheedy being on regular TV. She did however appear on cable TV if we can put that in the same category as did Emilio Estevez. Ally has had her share of bad films and working with Molly on Betsy's Wedding. She played an interesting role in the Film High Art opposite Rhada Mitchell. I met Emilio while he was promoting the film, The War at Home. Judd Nelson is an interesting actor who has been type cast as a rebel, and mental defective. It is Anthony Michael Hall that I still like and I could relate to his character in the film. My favorite film of his is Out of Bounds. Anthony still struggles with getting the perfect role and working on his looks. Currently or last seen in the film Dead Zone. Everyone can make a come back if they try hard enough. If you haven't seen The Breakfast Club give it a look see. Perhaps it will bring back memories of your high school days. They were some of the best times of my life. Thanks for stopping by and keep an open mind.