16 Wishes (2010)

• Year: 2010
• Released: 25 Jun 2010
• Country: Canada, United States
• Adwords: 1 win & 1 nomination
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646876/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/16_wishes
• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: English
• MPA Rating: G
• Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
• Runtime: 90 min
• Writer: Annie DeYoung
• Director: Peter DeLuise
• Cast: Debby Ryan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Anna Mae Wills
• Keywords: high school, magic, fairy, birthday party, growing up,

	5.4/10
	53% – Audience

16 Wishes Storyline

Shy Jay Kepler (16) always helps his classmate and neighbor Abby Jensen, whom he has a serious crush on, even in her bitter rivalry with rich neighbor and classmate Krista Cook. Against jay’s warnings, Abby greedily accepts from fairy Celeste and uses hourly 16 wish candles to make come true her sweet sixteen wish list on the big day, which started miserably with a wasp plague rendering the Jensen house inhabitable. Although each comes true, the crucial ones backfire big time, robbing her of all that really matters. However in the process she comes to appreciate and reevaluate, just in time for a last chance twist.

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16 Wishes Movie Reviews

Too Predictable To Ever Really Be Charming

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.

Aby Is Hawt

Abby is certainly hot. She is thin, shows a little skin and has pretty bangs. No fat on this beauty. She and her feminine wiles make this film worth it. I wish she flaunted more since she has it.

Cute….But Nothing New

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 Life 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. 🙂