He may not ever be canonized like Hitchcock or Scorsese as one of the greatest directors of all time, but John Hughes achieved what all legends do - an imitable style. "SIXTEEN CANDLES" and "FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF" are two of the best films of the 80's, and two of my favorite comedies. The John Hughes-penned "PRETTY IN PINK" is also one of the best 80's films, but is often overlooked. (Honestly, I admire "THE BREAKFAST CLUB" more than I like it.) Not to mention, writing "NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION," another top-ten 80's comedy classic. And many of his other written or produced films are in regular rotation on TBS. The list goes on.Sadly, John Hughes' most popular film is the waking nightmare that is "HOME ALONE." For true film fans, however, he's best known for his wildy popular 80's teen movies. Not only was Mr. Hughes able to find the universal comic absurdity of everyone's teenage years, but also its heart, treating it all with warmth and respect. Whether his teen characters were idealized fantasies or painfully realistic, everyone was relatable. That's no small feat and no one has duplicated it since.
God Bless You Mr. Hughes.
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