Parents need to know that this Disney TV movie is a positive choice for tweens, who won't be able to help picking up on its messages about appreciating things like a loving family and loyal friends. There’s no iffy content to speak of, making it an age-appropriate choice for all but very young kids -- but tweens will reap the most benefit from tuning in. Abby’s journey through her possible near future offers an eye-opening (if slightly exaggerated) glimpse of where selfish endeavors and misguided priorities can take a person, giving parents a prime opportunity to chat with their tweens about their own desires for their futures.
Educational value:The movie intends to entertain rather than to educate, but it does include some strong messages about gratitude, respect, and friendship.
Positive messages:Tweens discover that superficial ambitions (cute clothes and popularity, for instance) don’t bring the same happiness found in good friends and a supportive family. Communication is a strong theme, and Abby proves its power when she works out her differences with a longtime adversary.
Positive role models:Abby’s parents are loving and caring, despite her insistence that they don’t understand her. Abby’s experience teaches her to appreciate the fortune in her life and to give back to those she’s taken for granted.
It's nice and not too harsh. I actually didn't hear about it at all, but then read this review on Shvoong*.
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Don't watch unless you want to die of extreme boredom
The entire plot is dumb and it's not a single bit realistic. They want it to appeal to teens, but then they make stupid "jokes" and sound effects. Every time I watch a Disney movie, I forget what the word "joke" means.
I love this movie! It is not bad for children at all. There is a kiss at the end, and she is in a short dress when trying on dresses, but what is so bad about a peck on the lips and a dress? Oh, and in the beginning there is a pop star abby loves, but other than that. I think it has a positive message saying be careful what you wish for, and appreciate what you have! I definitely recommend it for kids 7+
After Abby Gets Her Candles for her 16 wishes that she made when she was about 8. She starts to blow most of them out. They did mostly good for her.But soon Abby gets to one that she never wanted. And It Obvilously didn't do good for her. Now she has to
redo all of her wishes by midnight.then she realizes that her 16th
wish is just a picture holding on by gum.She realizes that she can take the picture off and put on the very first picture at the beginning of the day But it is a minute to midnight so she blows out the last candle and it starts the hole day over. Good movie
with positive messages that means popularity isn't everything.
good movie for most veiwers.
Little kids will love it, but this movie stinks. I'm sorry for saying that, but why do all Disney original movies have to be terrible? They need to put more effort into their movies.
Even though I am a 12 year old boy don't judge me because I like 16 Wishes. It's a great movie and if you think it's too sexy, there's not a lot of sexy stuff except the kisses at the beginning and end of the movie. There are good and bad messages and role models. But just watch the movie (when it comes out on DVD) to see what I mean.
It was okay, but it was so predictable. I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but if you're over 9 the you'll probably know what's going to happen. There is sone flirting and a kiss.
Written on 8.29.11