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A teenage girl learns that it pays to be careful what you wish for in this upbeat fantasy comedy starring Debby Ryan (Disney's The Suite Life on Deck). On the morning of Abby Jensen's (Ryan) sweet 16 ... read more read more...birthday, she receives 16 magical candles, each capable of granting a single wish. Before long Abby is the best dressed girl in school, she's got a brand new sports car, and she's become the envy of her classmates. But when Abby wishes to be treated like an adult, it doesn't take long for her to realize that growing up can have its fair share of drawbacks. Perhaps with the help of her best friend Jay (Jean-Luc Bilodeau), Abby can finally get her life back, and truly savor her last few years of adolescence. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Peter DeLuise

Release Date: June 25, 2010

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DVD Release Date: November 16, 2010

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  • coollala0910
    March 3, 2011
    coollala0910
    Rule number one about watching a made-for-TV film is you should never expect it to be excellent. Thats exactly why they never get nominated for Oscars and you never see the film's title appear at the marquee of your local multiplex. One of the best examples of low-grade TV movies... read more is the 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie, "16 Wishes" starring Debby Ryan.

    In "16 Wishes", Debby Ryan plays a girl named Abby who is about to turn sixteen years old and dreams of making the most out of it. She has a list of sixteen wishes that she wants to become true. One of them is to be treated better. However, without any plot development whatsoever, Abby is considered an adult by her parents and peers and is forced to leave her house and purchase her own, buy a car, and get a job. As a result, Abby is treated as an adult. The rest of the film has the protagonist trying to work the problem out.

    Debby Ryan is okay in this movie. I also she thinks she pretty cute. Shes not a hot actress like Ashley Greene or Olivia Wilde but she is one of those people I would take out on a date. The way she acts in this movie looks like shes trying to cope with the film's mediocrity. How were the supporting cast? Don't get me started!

    The script was really gay and the film is 100% predictable. Also, the jokes are forced and unfunny. There is a running gag in the film that shows one of the protagonist's friends appearing in the most mundane places with a different occupation. One minute we'll see her as a band geek and ten minutes later she's a crossing guard. Its funny the first two times and then it gets tiring. See what I mean by these jokes?

    The reason why I sat down to watch this perplexes me. This is one of those type of movies you find on TV when nothing else is on but then regret watching it. I do regret watching this. This movie is not worth laying your eyes on. It just really isn't worth it. I feel like the movie critic ducks who watch "Meet the Parents" in that Seth Macfarlane short.

    Not even the word, "poor", can describe the film.

    See that Seth Macfarlane short I mentioned here:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67tgrJQTplU
  • xxdebxx
    June 21, 2011
    xxdebxx
    The movie is typical Disney fare starring Debby Ryan as Abby who is celebrating her 16th birthday. She wants it to be the perfect day but things start out all wrong, until she receives a box of Sweet 16 Birthday Candles, each of which corresponds to a wish on her list. As her wis... read morehes come true, her day gets better and better until she makes a wish that changes everything and helps her finally understand that being a kid isn't so bad. Responsibilities will come soon enough.

    16 Wishes conveys positive messages about being a good friend, being careful what you wish for, and remembering the important things in life. Also, Abby learns that being a kid has its perks, and there is no need to grow up too fast. Cute and fluffy! Teens would love it.
  • degrassifan2
    April 21, 2012
    degrassifan2
    I give this three stars for a made by tv film. It's very Disney Channel and predictable but it is a DCOM so what can you expect? Acting was slightly better than a regular DCOM, and the plot was more creative and the chemistry between the two was strong.
  • meshelly1
    March 2, 2011
    meshelly1
    becareful what you wish for - you just might get it!

    "Another Disney made for TV movie...trying to promote its' young stars. The actress this time is Debbie Ryan..who is apple fresh and glowing..and fairly talented too. She has been on another of Disneys' TV shows.."The Suite ... read moreLife On Deck"..and now she gets a shot at becoming a major Disney star. The movie is typical Disney fare..the main character is faced with a major problem..seeks to find a way to fix it..and somehow manages to mess things up...because she was too greedy and wanted to be someone other than who she was. She then gets a second chance to fix things back to normal..and finally, she does...learning a lesson in the process. All is saved and everyone goes home happy. It is predictable as all things Disney are when it comes to movies..but kids should enjoy it..especially pre teen and teen girls. Fairy tales do come true...and while real life is not quite like this...it is fine family fare. The only thing I had a problem with is that I wish they would stop stereo-typing the characters so much"

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