This movie has a very lean, linear story structure on the surface, but when you look at the arcs of the characters it can get. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” New Normalcy: Ferris gets in bed, back to faking sick - right where he started.Ultimate Breakthrough: Jeanie saves Ferris, to get revenge on Rooney.Shadow's Final Push: Ferris gets home to find Rooney waiting for him.
Hero Gains Upper Hand: Ferris rushes home!.Breakthrough and Rebirth/Break Into Act 3: Cameron faces his fears and vows to take a stand against his dad.In a fit of rage, Cameron kicks the shit out of his dad’s car, sending it off into the woods. Hero's Last Resort: Ferris puts the car in reverse to try and take the miles off the car.Things Get Worse: Upon seeing the car's mileage, Cameron has an existential meltdown and goes beserk.Midpoint: Our favorite group of high schoolers drive home after the best days of their lives.Trailer Moments/Promise of the Premise: Ferris, Sloan, and Cameron go to the Cubs game, eat at 5 star restaurants, drive around Chicago, lip sync on parade floats, the works.B Story Begins: Rooney leaves school to catch Ferris.Break Into Act 2: Ferris and Cameron pick up Sloan.Rational Approach: Cameron refuses to leave his house but eventually gives in.Herald: Ferris calls Cameron up to get the day started.Chicago weather report on the radio immediately establishes the setting.
