Sixteen Candles Critic Reviews

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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites

This is a fresh and cheerful movie with a goofy sense of humor and a good ear for how teenagers talk.Read the full review

The New York Times | Janet MaslinAdd Critic to Favorites

The movie is cheerful and light, showcasing Mr. Hughes's knack for remembering all those aspects of middle-class American adolescent behavior that anyone else might want to forget.Read the full review

Variety | Staff (Not Credited)Add Critic to Favorites

Ringwald is engaging and credible. For the boys, there's a bright, funny performance by Anthony Michael Hall.Read the full review

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