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Molly Ringwald established herself as the teen queen of the '80s in this fresh comedy. The movie is a day in the life of Samantha, whose 16th birthday is turning out to be anything but sweet. All the traumas of teendom come down on one long day, which sees Samantha surrounded by dithery relatives, mooning over a high school hunk, and pursued by a sawed-off Lothario. Sixteen Candles marked the directing debut of John Hughes, and its goofy energy displayed a promising talent with a great ear for high school lingo ... a promise neglected since Hughes became, after Home Alone, a one-man entertainment industry. There are some pretty crass moments (Why the stereotype of the foreign-exchange student from Asia?), but Ringwald's steady appeal smoothes over the rough spots. As the pubescent, self-styled lady-killer, Anthony Michael Hall turns in a hilarious portrait of a young swinger; he and Ringwald would reteam with Hughes for The Breakfast Club, another key teen picture of the decade. --Robert Horton
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Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald) is approaching her sixteenth birthday, but sees little to celebrate about: her family have, in any case, forgotten her big day, and she is suffering from a severe bout of unrequited love. Worse still, the object of her affections is being courted by the school's most desirable student - can Samantha trust her quarry to value brains over beauty? John Hughes' teen comedy features a soundtrack including Spandau Ballet, Thompson Twins and The Stray Cats.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Loved it. This film is about Samantha who's sixteenth birthday is forgotten by her family due to all the fuss over her sisters wedding. As the film progresses it shows her day. From her at school in class passing a note to her best friend about who she fancies; only for the note to be seen by that guy. To when she gets home to find her embarrassing grandparents have arrived. And then onto the school dance where she makes friends with the school geek. The only mistakes this film had was making her grandparents too embarrassing,(no-ones gp's are that bad). And by making the Asian boy a goody-two shoes untill he is led astray by the American teens. This film has everything and if you're a fan of 80's romantic comedies and Molly Ringwald then this film is for you. This film has Molly Ringwald at her best and to see other great films with her in it. Watch Pretty In Pink and The Breakfast Club. This is a must see movie
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By bernie
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Revolutionary in its time, now it plays just as well; however, you spend a lot of time thinking about this is where it all started. We all have our favorite parts and people. What is that at the fountain? No it can't be, Joan Cusack? And this is the last time you will see Jamie Gertz on the bench.
You will have to watch it several times to take it all in.
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It is a double due for Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald). It is her birthday and the school dance. Tomorrow her sister is getting married. So Grand Parents are converging with their grandparent quirks.
Turns out hat Samantha like Jake who is going with Caroline. Mean time back at the dance other agendas arise with the geeks challenging Farmer Ted (a young Anthony Michael Hall) to do it with Samantha or fork over several floppies. We see parties and their aftermath. In the end can Farmer Ted place all the people where they belong? In the mean time he says, "This, is getting good."
Weird Science (Flashback Edition)
You will have to watch it several times to take it all in.
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It is a double due for Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald). It is her birthday and the school dance. Tomorrow her sister is getting married. So Grand Parents are converging with their grandparent quirks.
Turns out hat Samantha like Jake who is going with Caroline. Mean time back at the dance other agendas arise with the geeks challenging Farmer Ted (a young Anthony Michael Hall) to do it with Samantha or fork over several floppies. We see parties and their aftermath. In the end can Farmer Ted place all the people where they belong? In the mean time he says, "This, is getting good."
Weird Science (Flashback Edition)
By EmC246
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Really funny film, great script by John Hughes and great cast aswell. Lots of likeable and funny characters and the story is also good too. Could watch it over and over again.
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old but still good
this starts off really interesting and with molly having her 16th birthday and her whole family forgetting it because her sister is getting married. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Electric
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great
great i would recomend this product to a friend, as it was on time and as described. . . :)
Published 24 days ago by L. Simpson
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sixteen candles
this is a lovely feel good film if you love 80s or 90s film this is one for you to see
Published 2 months ago by Julie Dalton
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among my favourite funny scenes
No need to say, it is top fun for me!!! Adorable movie, evergreen with unexpected happy birthday ending... yes!!!!!!!! ok
Published 3 months ago by Elo
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Thoroughly enjoyable
Molly Ringwald is absolutely brilliant in this film, as well as being supported by a variety of other talented actors. Read more
Published 4 months ago by division1317
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80s films
I am an 80s chick, love these films,definitely recommend this to others, soundtrack is also good, if you love 80s this is for you
Published 4 months ago by evotracy
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Classic!
Love the 80s? A must in your DVD collection, Molly Ringwald at her best! You can watch it again and again x
Published 4 months ago by Cossie212
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Sixteen candles
Ihave always liked this movie. Easy watching and especially reminding of the good time gone! Arrived quickly and in excellent conditions
Published 4 months ago by Vivian
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film
Really good film remember it from when I was young, I just love a teen romance dvd arrived very quickly and in great condition
Published 21 months ago by stephanie
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I've never bagged a babe. I'm not a stud.
It's Samantha Baker's 16th birthday and her family are so wrapped up in her sisters impending wedding, they have completely forgotten Sam's big day. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by Spike Owen
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