I admit that the first time I watched "The Breakfast Club," I did so just because I had heard about this movie so much I felt obliged to. It was around midnight, and I put it on so I could watch something and fall asleep halfway through it (which is what happens 95 percent of the time I start watching something this late) -- but around two hours later, once the movie was done, I found myself crying and very much awake, absolutely in awe of what I had just watched. "The Breakfast Club" is now my favorite movie of all time, and if you haven’t watched it yet, I recommend you do so soon -- and to convince you, I made a list of reasons why it conquered my heart (and the world’s, possibly).

1. It focuses on stereotypes of high school kids -- but then completely reverses them.

2. It is very relatable (to everyone, I promise).

3. Despite it carrying a meaningful message and making you think, it is still fun to watch.

4. Friendship and human nature are its ultimate themes, and these are explored in a very sincere manner.

5. The actors were so into their roles that one of the movie’s most iconic and honest scenes was ad-libbed.

6. The soundtrack is fantastic, and it turned this song into an icon.