Parents' Guide to

Super Sweet 16: The Movie

By Carrie R. Wheadon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Lame MTV reality spinoff feigns a conscience.

Movie NR 2007 86 minutes
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What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

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age 12+

Based on 3 parent reviews

dvdgirl
dvdgirl Adult
November 23, 2020
age 13+

It was alright

I’ll have to watch it again
kawaiianimekitty123
kawaiianimekitty123 Adult
August 5, 2019
age 11+

Okay for tweens to watch but not children.

This film is probably PG-13 but not a heavy one. Still a tad less profanity, mean girl behavior, and innuendo than Mean Girls. Light profanity, one mention of "damn" and "slut". Flirting but nothing heavy.
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What's the Story?

BFFs Jacquie (Regine Nehy) and Sarah (Amanda Michalka) are reunited when Jacquie transfers to Sarah's high school. But even though the friends share a birthday and want to plan their sweet 16 together, it's obvious they've grown apart when Jacquie begins spending time with Taylor (Alyson Michalka), the snottiest girl in school. When Taylor tries to stop Sarah from turning the party into a charity event, Jacquie and Sarah cancel the joint party and set out to one-up one another. When both girls have their unbelievably predictable "ah ha" moment, remember that this is still MTV. The charity kids jump out of a fire truck to applause and are promptly brushed under the red carpet when two "sweet 16s" made famous in the reality show arrive. Follow that with an elaborate party, a fashion show and models on stage, and a performance by Pretty Ricky.

Is It Any Good?

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This isn't a film, it's a marketing opportunity. Which should be no surprise to anyone, since it's based on a reality show that's about selling those most elusive of teen dreams: extreme popularity bordering on celebrity, the perfect party that's all about you, and your very own sports car. But since that's what you get -- along with lots and lots of bratty behavior -- from every episode, MTV decided to feign a conscience when they added a real story line.

So did MTV slap together enough intrigue to go along with their sales pitch? Barely. It just feels fake all around, with bad acting and a by-the-numbers script. Fake-vegan Sarah gets a kiss at the end from her Damon look-alike, but it'll barely keep you interested.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about setting limits. Why are they important? How does it help tweens and teens when they become adults? Teens: How often do parents give in when you beg for expensive things? Families can also discuss how the movie compares to the TV series. Are the characters here more admirable than the teens featured on the show? Why? Does the movie have a different message than the show? If so, what is it? Does this make you want to have a party of this scale? Would you be happy/content having one within your family's means?

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