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16 Wishes

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This is a very good and funny movie with a heart-warming storyline and a great message. Abby Jensen has been making a secret wish-list for her Sweet 16th Birthday ever since she was a little girl. Her and her best friend, Jay run into a mysterious woman named Celeste. Celeste gives her candles with numbers on them. Everytime she makes a wish, it comes true. Abby makes a wish that everyone treats her like an adult, and it comes true as well, but not the way Abby wanted. She turns 22 and loses all her friends and her parents kick her out. She must figure out the rules of the wishes and tries to become 16 again before midnight, or else the wish becomes permanent. I highly recommend 16 WISHES!!!

I normally don't watch kids movies, but there was nothing on and so, I decided to give it a watch. I actually became a bit glued as the story really caught my attention. It's not a great film, but it's a feel good film. It definitely makes you appreciate what you have.

My daughter loves this movie. She is nine and got it for Xmas. It is refreshing and family can enjoy it.

It was a Christmas gift and the recipients, ages nine and eleven, really liked it. They had tried to buy it at local stores but were dissapointed at not finding the movie. Thank goodness for Amazon!

I thought it wasn't going be that good, seeing debby ryan in it, but I wanted to see anyway, cause it might end up being good, and I was right. I couldn't believe it. This movie was blended with comedy/drama (in a sense),& heartwarming also a good message to becareful what you wish for. And remember what you have right in front of you. You have plently time for things at 16 yers old. Debby Ryan might just be a great actress after all.

My grandaughter was delighted to get this tape she's just nine years old thanks so much for your speedy reply. D.W.

As an older brother to a younger sibling who frequents Disney Channel fare, I often sit down with her to watch certain Disney movies/shows. Some I enjoy, while others (like this one) are just a bit too contrived/silly to draw in anyone but the youngest of viewers.

For a basic plot summary, "16 Wishes" tells the 16th birthday story of Abby Jenson (Debby Ryan). When her big day gets off on the wrong foot, Abby is granted 16 b-day wishes by a magical being. As the wishes mount, Abby begins to realize what a 16th birthday really SHOULD be all about.

In pretty much all cases, current Disney fare walks the fine line between charming and cheesy. The good stuff (e.g. High School Musical, Wizards of Waverly Place) stay charming, while the others descent into contrived silliness. In this case, the storyline is just too predictable to ever really suck you in.

On a more positive note, the acting in this film is very watchable. Ryan may just be the next big Disney star (for better or worse), while Jean-Luc Bilodeau (of Kyle XY fame) nearly steals the show as Abby's best friend. The "villain" of the story is way too over-the-top, but other than that the characters are quite well done.

Basically, this is a flick for younger children (no questionable material) and the earliest of pre-teens. Viewers of any older age will realize the silliness and tune out before reaching the finale.

16 Wishes tells the story of Abby Jensen, a girl who's been eager to reach her 16th birthday and has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. When the Big Day actually arrives, utter disaster strikes, leaving Abby to think her birthday is ruined. But when a mysterious box of magical birthday candles arrives to turn things around, Abby's 16 Wishes start to come true. Her day gets better and better...until she makes one wish that threatens to change everything.

The Limited Special Edition DVD comes with extra interviews, the video for "A Wish Comes True Every Day" and 16 Wishes Collectible Bandz!

There are even free invites on their web site for viewing parties at 16wishesthemovie.com, as well as a soundtrack and merchandise based on the film. Enjoy!