A simple story and a well chosen cast, particularly Ringwald, prevent Sixteen Candles from being melodramatic and paces itself with plenty of humor and complexity that only a teenager can understand. Watching this film as an adult will diminish any emotional impact.
This review of Sixteen Candles (1984) was written by Dan D on 05 Sep 2010.
Sixteen Candles has generally received positive reviews.
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