ChangesNothing survives time like coming of age and growing pains. It is something that every adolescent must endure in order to enter the “real world” and claim their place in adult society. It doesn't matter if one believes oneself to belong to the upper class or the lower class, popular or unpopular; every teenager experiences the difficulty of growing up and the struggle to triumph in high school. Although many try to rush this process, some are in no rush to join the ranks of adulthood and follow the inevitable path that leads to becoming parents. Because at one point or another, most have exclaimed, “I will never be like my parents.” This is the underlying theme that connects the characters in John Hughes' film "The Breakfast Club." Hughes is the writer and director of "The Breakfast Club", released in February 1985. Although this film is almost 29 years old, it is still as applicable to today's society as it was back then . Hughes is also known for other films from the same era, including "Sixteen Candles," "Pretty in Pink" and "Ferris Buehler's Day Off." These films also present the problems of teenagers, but their main goal is to be an entertaining story. They don't compare to the impact that "The Breakfast Club" had, even though many of the same actors starred in those other films as well. Some may find it hard to believe that Ringwald and Hall were still in high school when they made this film, while the other three "teen" actors were in their 20s. The film has five main characters who embody five different but common teenage personalities. . "A mastermind" Brian Ralph Johnson (Anthony Michael Hall), "an athlete" Andy Clark (Emilio Estevez), "a hopeless case" Allison Reynolds (Ally Sheedy), "a princess" Clair...... middle of paper ......he intended to punish him. Although they are mentally changed by their experience, they all wonder what will happen to their new friendship when they return to school Monday morning. Will strangers remain strangers or has this day created new friendships that will be recognized in the presence of their peers? This film was considered such a powerful force and such an accurate presentation of adolescent issues that many parents, teachers, and even religious leaders advocated it. Although a source of debate due to its controversial content, the "R" rating it received was forgiven by many. “The Breakfast Club” is sure to leave an impression whether watched by teenagers or adults, and is likely a film that will be watched multiple times. Because of the authenticity Hughes brought to this film, the overall theme was, and still is, one that cannot be easily ignored or forgotten.