While Matthew Broderick’s Ferris is the charismatic face on the poster, many critics and fans argue that the film’s emotional center—and its true protagonist—is actually Cameron Frye (Alan Ruck) .
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Cameron, conversely, undergoes a massive transformation. He starts the day paralyzed by anxiety and a fear of his distant, cold father, but ends it by taking a stand and accepting responsibility for the wrecked Ferrari. While Matthew Broderick’s Ferris is the charismatic face
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