ThoughThe Breakfast Clubis generally regarded as less controversial thanSixteen Candles, it doesnt mean it’s without its issues.
ThebestBreakfast Clubquotesthat are still remembered fondly highlight its legacy and importance.
Yet, its also a product of its time, meaning much of the film doesnt work well today.
However, this wasnt just a problem with his films.
He hadThe Breakfast Clubcast go undercover in a high school to ensure accuracy in his script and their performances.
Today, this can make viewers uncomfortable, but in the 1980s, it was generally accepted behavior.
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This might not have been so bad if the detention wasnt 9 hours.
The excessive detention may be unrealistic, but it allowed for many antics and deep bonding.
However,Bender treated Claire the worst of allThe Breakfast Clubmembers.
After receiving detention, a group of five high-school students bonds as they realize they have quite a bit in common despite being from different friend groups. Despite being over 35 years old, The Breakfast Club still stands as one of the quintessential movies of the ‘80s and one of director John Hughes standout films.
He frequently judged her, assuming she had a perfect life because she was pretty and popular.
His worst offense is when he puts his head under her skirt while hiding under the desk.
Bender is an interesting character, but his behavior towards Claire is deplorable.
Then, Bender revealed his parents were always fighting and his father abused him.
However,The Breakfast Clubscene frames it as though they should feel guilty for their assumptions.
Yet, there isnt a scene where Bender seems to express true remorse for his behavior.
Carl is a minor character, but his monologue about being a janitor is well-remembered.
Bender wanted to embarrass and shame Carl for his profession, but Carl didnt take the bait.
However, theres one underrated scene inThe Breakfast Clubthat makes the adult storyline so well done and important.
… Then you found out it was actually work.
That really bummed you out.
This reminds viewers and Vernon that they were once teenagers too.
Its also a sad commentary on what can happen when people’s lives dont go as expected.
Technically, its not a true Confederate flag, as it was the Georgia state flag.
Allison also shares that shes a pathological liar.
Brian is a stereotypical nice-guy nerd inThe Breakfast Club.
Being a nerd comes with good grades and the pressure to keep them up.
However, he had a flare gun, not a handgun.
After all, theyre in different cliques.
Claire then kisses Bender, despite his sexual harassment of her.
While this is problematic enough, having them get together while Brian is alone undermines the story of friendship.
Everyone inThe Breakfast Clublearns important lessons, but that doesnt mean theyll stay friends after the films end.
Molly Ringwald even wrote an article inThe New Yorkeron the subject.
I kept thinking about that scene.
That is actually an aspect of the movie that’s problematic.
It’s a mixed bag."
