Ferris Bueller's Day Off Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		3.5
Audio		4.0
Extras		2.5
Overall		4.0

Ferris Bueller's Day Off Blu-ray Movie Review

Paramount has widely released a SteelBook packaging variant for the classic 1986 John Hughes Comedy 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' The disc content is identical to that found in the 2009 wide release and this SteelBook is in turn identical to the 2020 FYE exclusive SteelBook with the exception of new disc print artwork that depict Ferris' sunglasses on a white background. Red letters appear for the title, studio logos, tech specs, and the like; below is simply a repurposing of that release's SteelBook packaging review with a few very minor modifications. New pictures are also included.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The SteelBook is fairly smooth and slick but because of its more forgiving color scheme it won't readily show the fingerprints it collects. The front and rear panels combine to form a single image, depicting Ferris relaxing in the red convertible. On the front, he is seen leaning back and slightly out of the side, hands behind his head, a big old grin spread across his face. The car's hood fills the bottom third of the space while the film's title in red, accompanied by Matthew Broderick's name, appears top center also in red. The rear panel shows the other side of the car's hood with Ferris' feet propped up on the door and extending a little beyond. There is nothing but white space at the top. The spine maintains the sliver of the image that curves around on it. The film's title appears center. A Paramount logo has been placed at the top and a Blu-ray logo at the bottom.

Inside, the digital copy code is tucked underneath the left-hand-side tabs. The single Blu-ray disc is situated on the right on a single hub. The inner print is a two-panel spread that depicts one of the more memorable shots from the film, featuring Ferris, Sloane, and Cameron in the museum, similarly posed as they examine a work of art.

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Paramount's SteelBook is simple but attractive. The two-panel exterior spread captures the movie's essence quite nicely and the interior image depicts the film's three main characters. The only difference with this release appears to be new disc artwork. It's a shame there's no updated content on that disc, but a fresh digital code is included. Recommended.