Hughes died in 2009. "'Sixteen Candles' Soon Loses Its Glow". Jake, angry with Caroline, retreats to his bedroom and tries calling Sam, but her grandparents yell at him for waking them up and tell him Sam isn't interested. Sixteen Candles (1984) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In 2012, the film was released on Blu-ray for the first time as part of Universal's 100th Anniversary with the 2008 featurette carried over along with two new features highlighting the impact of Universal Studios: "The 80s" and "Unforgettable Characters". Hit the "Tweet" button at the top ↑ 2. Updated daily and in real-time, we track all high-def disc news and release dates, and review the latest disc titles. [2], Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported that 83% of critics gave it a positive rating, based on 41 reviews with an average rating of 7.07/10. "[6], Sixteen Candles was filmed primarily in and around the Chicago North Shore suburban communities of Evanston, Skokie, and Highland Park, Illinois during the summer of 1983, when leads Ringwald and Hall were 15 years old. John Hughes préfère Molly Ringwald, mais il gardera Ally Sheedy à l'esprit au moment de son film suivant, The Breakfast Club (1985). Now, it seems right. At the dance, Sam pines after Jake as he slow dances with Caroline while it doesn't take long for Dong to attract the large-breasted jock, Marlene. The surround mix didn't have that problem. Pour le rôle du geek Ted, John Hughes auditionne beaucoup de jeunes acteurs. Of the three I prefer the surround mix - it's much better balanced with a more natural presence. This wasn't until 2003 when the film was released on DVD with the original theatrical mix intact albeit in 5.1. That's what the final third of this movie reminds me of - a big out of control house party where everyone has a great time. Le tournage a lieu à Chicago et ses environs (North Shore, Evanston, Skokie et Illinois), durant l'été 1983[6]. With film grain intact and sharp organic details, the image shows no signs of smoothing. Old School Tim has an adoring devotion to the awesome '80s decade. D'autres chansons apparaissent dans le film mais ne sont pas présentes dans l'album. Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. "[14] Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune gave the film three-and-a-half stars out of four and called it "the best teenage comedy since last year's 'Risky Business,'" saying it was "certain to draw a lot of laughs, but the guess here is that it also will offer comfort to young girls and boys who feel awkward. Benfer writes, "The scene only works because people were stupid about date rape at the time. This is where John Hughes movies can go one of two ways - elevate and relate the humor to everyday people - or punch down. Jim Carrey a auditionné pour ce rôle[1]. These are more than just interviews in a way; they are more like '80s timelines or oral histories on their respective subject matters. If there's a little bit of a quibble to be had it's that the grain field can look a bit chunky and gritty at times. La dernière modification de cette page a été faite le 11 avril 2020 à 18:34. Thankfully for every cringe-inducing gag, there are about a dozen others that land and still hold up. "[16] Sheila Benson of the Los Angeles Times stated that "'Vacation' worked, for all its raunchiness. What's worse than high school? Your crush learning you're into them after finding your super-secret survey. And comfort and moments of recognition are in short supply in teenage movies, which often portray a world of violence and sexual mastery that is a lie. Her grandparents also have forgotten her birthday and make Sam take Dong with her to a dance at school that night. As I mentioned in my review for Pretty In Pink - John Hughes had a knack for capturing teenage angst in a way that was actually genuinely relatable to teens of the 80s. John Hughes' 80s comedy Sixteen Candles may not be a high watermark compared to his other features, but the great cast including Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, and Michael Schoeffling win the day. In 2008, the film was again released on DVD as a "Flashback Edition" with a new featurette "Celebrating Sixteen Candles". On the bus ride home, geeky freshman Ted, who has a crush on Sam, repeatedly flirts with her only to have Sam reject him. John Kapelos est un acteur canadien, né le 8 mars 1956 à London (Canada). Sixteen Candles now comes packed with a trio of audio tracks to choose from - a solid DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix and two DTS-HD MA mono tracks - one with the original theatrical mix and the other the home video mix that had different music cues. As with any Arrow Video release, fans get a nice chunk of worthwhile bonus features to pick through. "[29][30] By 2008, Ringwald was campaigning for the sequel, but said she was uncomfortable doing the film without the involvement of Hughes who, at that point, was not interested. Black levels are nice and inky and whites are well balanced. The disc was the same 2012 release with nothing new added. Every kid has had to face the embarrassment of someone learning their secret crush. After the party ends, Jake is furious at the damage left behind. [26] In July 2008, the movie was ranked number 49 on Entertainment Weekly's list of "The 50 Best High School Movies". ", "When the Losers Ruled in Teenage Movies", "Postfeminist Cliques? If you can't directly relate, you can certainly empathize. [31][32], Quotations related to Sixteen Candles at Wikiquote, This article is about the film. Like so many of Universal Pictures' catalog releases, Sixteen Candles' first outing on Blu-ray suffered from some unfortunate edge enhancement and DNR. Seize bougies pour Sam ou L'Amour à seize ans au Québec (Sixteen Candles) est une comédie américaine écrite et réalisée par John Hughes, sortie en 1984. Having it happen on your sixteenth birthday - that your parents forgot! Pour le rôle masculin principal film, Michael Schoeffling et Viggo Mortensen sont envisagés[4],[1]. Samantha, âgée de seize ans, est amoureuse du garçon le plus populaire de l'école, Jake, mais c'est le garçon le moins populaire de l'école, Ted, qui est amoureux d'elle. While I usually welcome original stereo or mono mixes for catalog movies, this time I'm a bit underwhelmed. He is an actor and writer, known for Medical Police (2020), The Shape of Water (2017) and Suits (2011). He depicted minor roles in films Doctor Detroit (1983), Sixteen Candles (1984), Weird Science (1985), and in The Breakfast Club (1985) as janitor Carl Reed, for which he is mostly recognized. Her parents (Paul Dooley and Carlin Glynn) completely forgot about her birthday because her older sister is getting married to a sweaty bohunk dope. © FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the information collection practices disclosed in our Privacy Policy. This isn't my favorite Hughes movie, but it's one worth revisiting for the fun it has to offer. It's not John Huges' best movie - he made better before and after this film - but it holds up. John Kapelos, Actor: Medical Police. John Kapelos: Professional Career. "[17] Gary Arnold of The Washington Post wrote, "Hughes isn't vigilant or deft enough to prevent the dramatic focus of attention from shifting at about the halfway point; he can't quite finesse the letdown that sets in when the engaging teen-age heroine, Samantha, delightfully embodied by Molly Ringwald, is allowed to become almost a subsidiary character in the second half of the story. Pressed on a Region A BD-50 disc, the disc is housed in Arrow's usual clear case with reversible artwork complete with cardboard slipcover. Jake says he is tired of his relationship with Caroline and offers to let Ted drive a drunken Caroline home in his father's Rolls Royce. As a madcap comedy, it's got some great gags that play well - others are a bit dodgy and very much of their era. Kael, Pauline (May 28, 1984). He tells her to make a wish, but she says her wish already came true. He is sexy and many gay men wish he was gay. Il s'agit du premier long métrage du réalisateur. Ted tells her Jake asked about her and Sam excitedly asks if she should talk to Jake or wait for him to come to her. Her crush Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling) has found out she's into him. "[15] Pauline Kael wrote in The New Yorker, "It doesn't amount to much, and it's certainly not to be confused with a work of art or a work of any depth, but the young writer-director John Hughes has a knack for making you like the high-school age characters better each time you hear them talk. He manages the independent record label Carpuzi Records which has produced recordings for artists like fellow Second City alumnus Dan Castellaneta. If you're not a fan - a gorgeous video transfer probably won't change your mind. What's worse than high school and your crush learning you secretly like them? At Jake's house, Caroline and her friends have started a wild party. "'Sixteen Candles' Makes a Lovely Sight". [23] After the party scene, Jake tells Ted that his girlfriend Caroline is "in the bedroom right now, passed out cold. John Kapelos est un acteur canadien, né le 8 mars 1956 à London (Canada). All rights reserved. | Created By, Interview with John Kapelos from The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science & much more, (This interview was originally published May, blog. Meanwhile, Jake asks his friend Rock about Sam, having noticed her looking at him in their independent study class. Inspired by Ringwald's appearance, he put it up over his desk and wrote the film just over a weekend with her in mind for the lead role. Sheedy had auditioned for the role of Sam, but was dropped because of Hughes thinking Ringwald was more fitting for the role, but he called her a year later to give her a role in The Breakfast Club. In 1984, high school sophomore Samantha "Sam" Baker is hopeful her 16th birthday is the beginning of a great new year, but is shocked when her family forgets because her older, vain sister Ginny is getting married the next day. Copyright © 2020 LLC, MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. It's not the most dynamic surround mix, but there's plenty of object placement and atmosphere with enough channel engagement to keep the track afloat. It wasn't until a blowout senior party that I actually let myself loose to have fun. I knew right at that moment that I'd found my geek. It is one installment in an incredible series of, for posterity and your enjoyment. High school is hell. Arrow Video provides a worthwhile upgrade over the previous Universal Studios release offering a cleaner more natural picture quality, two cuts of the film, a great surround track, as well as a few worthwhile bonus features to pick through. Bring the best of '80s pop culture to life this Halloween season with these gre…, © Rediscoverthe80s.com 2011-20. Samantha's plight is completely relatable. He produced a four part monologue series for YouTube called Greek to Me. Of the "zany" movies John Hughes scripted/produced and/or directed in the 80s, Sixteen Candles is probably the better of them.
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