Sixteen Candles

Pros: story; chemistry; acting
Cons: offensive elements; the wedding scenes; predictable

Plot SummarySixteen Candles is about a 16-year-old girl named Samantha (Molly Ringwald) whose family forgets about her birthday.  Her birthday is overshadowed by her older sister’s upcoming wedding.  She also has a crush on ...

Pros: Fun, entertaining movie with decent cast.
Cons: Fairly simple plot. Could be too silly for some.

John Hughes was responsible for several popular movies in the 1980's, many of which are now considered classic comedies. I have enjoyed most of his movies that I've seen. Sixteen Candles< b>< i> is one of his movies that I still enjoy when I watch ...

Pros: funny moments, good acting, fast pace to film
Cons: goes too much for the laugh rather than building the characters

When I watched Sixteen Candles again for the first time in a number of years, I didn't remember having this sort of reaction to it when I first saw it in theaters. Am I dating myself? I would question if it's just me that changed except ...

Pros: Great cast, typical 80s storyline
Cons: Predictable ending, but who cares?

I have to be honest. The first time I saw Sixteen Candles I was only 10 years old. Ever since that first viewing, I was hooked on this movie. So hooked, I can practically recite every single line from the movie. That can be either seen ...

Pros: This movie is a classic and speaks to all generations.
Cons: The fairy tale ending takes away any realism, but makes for a great movie ending.

Sixteen Candles is a movie that although it did not see major box-office success, has developed a following through its video release. The popularity of Sixteen Candles is secured as long as teenagers live on this earth. Through word of mouth, this...

Pros: Quite comical, a story people can relate to.
Cons: None.

I have always loved Sixteen Candles since I was young. I have always found the movie to be very funny and to have a story I could relate to. Everyone has been in a situation of infatuation with another person, everyone has been looked over at least...

Pros: Funny, semi true to life. Cute.
Cons: ...

Why I watched it:
I had seen the last half of it on t.v. (it was so funny) and wanted to see the whole movie, so I rented it.

Basic Plot:
It's a teen angst comedy focusing on a just-turned sixteen year-old girl...

Pros: Acting, Humor
Cons: Some minor gaffes

You know, it’s a little weird. I sort of feel like I’m embarking on a trip through time. You see, I’m writing this review in July, but I know that I won’t post it until October. I mean, I haven’t even announced my write-off yet!...

Pros: The little Chinese guy
Cons: There could be a cuter Jake

I love this movie! I actually bought the VHS before I even saw it but let me tell you it was worth the money. The little Chinese guy is so freaking hilarious. If you enjoyed The Breakfast Club or Pretty in Pink, you'll enjoy this one. Even though the...

Pros: This movie never gets old, no matter how many times I watch it.
Cons: None that I see.

This movie always takes me back to high school, possibly because it was originally released when I was in high school. I really enjoy this movie no matter how many times I've already watched it. It is corny and funny and totally John Hughes. We were...

Pros: Funny, timeless, easy to relate to, cute
Cons: None here!

I have seen this movie several times now and think its still as great as the first time I saw it! I think this is a very cute and funny movie that teenage girls can relate to especially. Its generally about a teenage girl who's family forgets its her...

Pros: The "We Knew Them When" factor;the soundtrack rocks;just about everything else!
Cons: Language, including racial slurs

Samantha Baker proclaims right away that she didn't expect to wake up on her "Sweet 16" and have everything absolutely perfect. But if that had actually been her WISH (to NOT have everything perfect), at least she would have gotten it! She awakens to a...

Pros: it's way funny
Cons: none

This movie should be required viewing for every American. Adults can learn how "not" to treat their children. Teenagers can learn that they shouldn't judge each other. And recent immigrants can use it to help their English.

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Pros: funny,good cast
Cons: non

I sat and pondered in my mind for weeks when Melissa(Bops Mom) had asked me if I would like to participate in the Favorite Comedy Movie Write Off..Low and behold I took the invitation. I had two movies in mind, one being The Last America Virgin and the...

Pros: funny and nostalgic to 1980s teens
Cons: none

"Sixteen Candles" was truly one of the films that made the 1980's complete for me. It is truly one of the best memories I had about growing up an 80's teenager.

The movie is a story of Samantha, a typical American teenage girl who...