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From:Edward Burns , Melora Hardin , Katherine Heigl , Brian Kerwin , James Marsden , 27 DRESSES - WIDESCREEN (DVD MOVIE) , Anne Fletcher , 20th Century Fox ,
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1 of 3 customers found the following review helpful:
 Lacking on romance and humor!, 2008-05-01
Have you been a bridesmaid or attended a lot of weddings? Well this movie will take you on a ride of the ups and downs of just such an experience.
Meet Jane a pushover to all those in her life and both her boss George and her sister Tess take great advantage of that. It doesn't help that Jane loves her boss who doesn't know she is alive and instead starts dating Tess (Jane's selfish sister) as soon as she arrives in town.
Most people would sense the tension but the good natured Jane lets her sister gush on and on not to mention following any requests she makes. Granted she was used to taking care of her sister from a young age when their mother died but the sister doesn't seem to care about anyone but herself.
Into the picture comes, Jane's romantic interest in one cynical matrimony reporter named Kevin that notices her while watching her balance two weddings. There are some lighthearted laughs on her taxi adventures back and forth. He ends up with her planner and makes a point of getting her attention even though she finds him a pest. One of the highlights of this movie is his interview of her as she displays her collection of bridesmaid dresses by trying them on while he takes photos.
The reporter Kevin and Jane end up arguing while driving too fast in a rain storm...hyrdoplaning off the road. That sparks a night adventure where they actually get to talk, sing, and start to get to know each other better outside of the typical wedding atmosphere.
My problems with this movie though are in the concept of romantic as much as comedy. I do prefer a more family friendly movie where the characters actually date. There just wasn't much anticipation, looks, or leading up to the event that brought the two together and they certainly didn't both care about each other at the time. What is romantic about getting drunk with someone you barely know and then going from there?
Comedy depends on your sense of humor which is mostly at Jane's expense. Personally I wouldn't consider holding someone's wedding dress while they peed as funny. The line of you can shorten the wedding or bridesmaid dress and use it again is overused and tiresome. Seriously most wedding or bridesmaid dresses are too fancy to be worn much if any to most occasions.
Overall though, the movie has its moments where it shines but even a romantic comedy fan like myself can find much better in a classic like When Harry met Sally or more recently P.S. I Love You.
5 of 6 customers found the following review helpful:
 My first review - I had to write this!, 2008-05-01
This was a wonderful escape. I laughed out loud and cried shamelessly. I am still smiling - if you can believe this I actually let the credits run to the end. I watch a lot of movies - almost all that come out and this is the first time I felt the need to write a review. Chick flicks aren't my cup of tea normally, but I'd seen all the other movies at Blockbuster, so I picked this up. Predictable? Yes, but so much fun to watch it play out. I have to go now, I want to watch the deleted scenes... Peace.
2 of 2 customers found the following review helpful:
Maybe it's beause I had low expecations that I liked it so much, 2008-04-30
I just saw it on DVD and I expected to not like it because the critis certainly didn't and (no offense to anyone who likes Katherine Heigl), but I just don't think she's a fabulous actress. However, I was pleasantly surprised and I got my husband to watch it as well and he liked it, too. I laughed at most of the parts that had to do with her being a bridesmaid while he laughed at the best friend of Katherine's character and James Marsden's character. Just take it for what it is: a light romantic comedy and I think you'll enjoy it.
3 of 3 customers found the following review helpful:
Great gift for any girl!, 2008-04-30
I have heard so much about this movie and just got the chance to finally see it! It's true, it IS a chick flick! (what gave it away?!) I know guys Hate chick flicks, but honestly how many times have we sat through Alien vs. Predator for them. It is a great movie, up there with all the best "chick flicks". If you watched Wedding Planner, Just Like Heaven, or even Pretty Woman a few dozen times then this one is a must have. I've watched it twice today and plan to watch it again soon. It would make the perfect gift for almost any girl or woman. And hey, for those guys nice enough to sit and watch it with their girl, they may even secretly enjoy it!
4 of 4 customers found the following review helpful:
Great chick flick!!, 2008-04-29
I loved this movie but it is a true chick flick. If you are not into that type of movie then you will not enjoy this one. I loved every minute of it and look forward to watching it again. Very sweet, sappy, and cute which is just the way I like my movies!!
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