Review of Sixteen Candles (1984) by Steven S — 15 Nov 2010
In 2009, the world lost a true genius in John Hughes. He had a talent for making movies that teenage audiences could relate to, that were also enjoyable for adults. 'Sixteen Candles' is one of those movies.
If people think the movie is cliched, they are wrong. It was released in 1984, which means that later films borrowed elements from it, not the other way around. Hughes was a master at creating happy endings.
His films usually ended as if everything was perfectly resolved, which many would argue is too saccharine, however I believe he developed his characters so craftily that, as an audience, we feel that they deserve the happiness they discover.
The first half of the film is outstanding, however the second half descends into silliness if you ask me, but nonetheless, it is still quite entertaining. Anthony Michael Hall gives the standout performance in the film, playing 'the geek'.
He proves that he's just one of those 'naturally funny' people, who doesn't have to try for a laugh. Molly Ringwald plays her character so that we want to pull her out of our televisions and give her a hug.
Gedde Watanabe plays an Asian foreign exchange student who somehow pops up where you least expect him to; many movies have tried to mimic his character, many have failed. The best thing about 'Sixteen Candles' is its timeless quality; it's just as applicable now as it was back in 1984.
This review of Sixteen Candles (1984) was written by Steven S on 15 Nov 2010.
Sixteen Candles has generally received positive reviews.
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