Review of Sixteen Candles (1984) by Zacho D — 27 Jul 2009

Great. Anything with Molly Ringwald or John Hughes is always golden. A must see.

This review of Sixteen Candles (1984) was written by Zacho D on 27 Jul 2009.

Sixteen Candles has generally received positive reviews.

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