Review of Sixteen Candles (1984) by Mae C — 10 Sep 2013

Who doesn't love 16 candles? Oh come on.

This review of Sixteen Candles (1984) was written by Mae C on 10 Sep 2013.

Sixteen Candles has generally received positive reviews.

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