Soundtrack to Sixteen

Soundtrack To Sixteen is a film every teen can relate to! Simple and easy to connect to watching these teens experience what it's like to fall in love and go against the status quo. You'll fall in love with these relatable characters.

The storyline follows teens Maisey (Scarlett Marshall) and Ben (Gino Wilson), two socially awkward teens navigating the world and trying to find their place in it, while falling in love with one another. The film is accompanied by rock music and voice overs provided by the main actors as their characters' thoughts.

This film accurately represents the lives of teens for whom finding their place in the world is difficult and they feel awkward and out of place. It's so refreshing to watch two characters go through their daily life experiences, and watching ourselves in them. The soundtrack is incredible. It's as if the songs represent the thoughts and emotions of the characters - all wild and crazy. The romance between Ben and Maisey is something very peaceful to watch, almost comforting. In society, it's rare to have a Romeo and Juliet romance. Watching these two characters have a calm relationship, get to know one another and still have insecurities is so beautiful because it's the relationship the majority of us experience. I really love the opening credits; they're a perfect way to open up the movie. It gives a wonderful introduction to the actors, and the unique sketches of the characters set the tone for the rest of the film. The perfect way to describe this movie is hilarious and definitely a feel-good flick.

The moral of the story is to love yourself and soon enough you'll find people who will love and relate to you. Maisey was always left out of her friend's group and, once she stopped worrying about trying to fit in, she meets Ben, who loves her for who she is. Ben, on the other hand, feels as though he needs to pretend to be someone he's not. His worries are quieted when he meets Maisey.

I give Soundtrack to Sixteen 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 14 to 18. By Heather S., KIDS FIRST!

Loved the film when seeing for the first time at Prince Charles. Fresh, young and the relatable British teen story we needed. Defo recommend a watch!

I couldn't recommend this movie enough! It's truly a beautiful, genuine, funny and pure story. Some shots are genial and it will be clear the passion that both cast and crew have put into this project! A truly special movie! Do not miss it!

I saw this at the LIFF. It is beautifully shot and put together, a wonderful portrayal of the highs and lows of being a teenager. And very well balanced - a few weepy moments when thinking of my daughter's teenage years at that time but lots of surprise laugh out loud moments as well. Although a teenager a long time ago myself it reminded me that some things never change! An all round winner and can't wait for the next film from the Shakespeare sisters.

What I liked most about the film is that it wasn't a nostalgia-fest, as much coming of age genre seem to be. It was an honest reflection of the glorious highs and crushing lows that occur (sometimes daily) at that age. I enjoyed it a great deal. Good performances and a solid directorial debut from the London-based Shakespeare Sisters.