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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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12 of 32 customers found the following review helpful:
 Basic Message : "If You Can't Get Married, You're Useless", 2008-03-20
I am surprised not many people aren't more offended by the disgusting message of this absolutely useless movie. In this age of 'equality' and supposed new heights of achieved feminism, here is a film so flimsy, so cheap, and so weak, that it paints women as feeble caricatures of themselves - the women in this film are nothing without men, and the prime goal of human life is to get married (forever) to one man, and one man alone.
Now whether this is or is not what women want these days (I'm guessing most women are smarter than this), the film shamelessly steals lines and scenes from far superior chick flicks before it (seriously, its like one big C-Grade rehash of "Pretty Woman", "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "13 Going on 30"). The lead actress' obsession with weddings is a little worrisome, and it gets worse when they bring in her bleach-blonde dimwit of a sister, and the movie pretty much runs like a sicker version of the Cameron Diaz starrer "In her Shoes" from that point on (and not in a good way).
Granted there is an audience for this trash. I can imagine 10 year old girls wearing lace and tiaras being forcefed this nonsense by their equally head-in-the-clouds moms (I am also guessing these are the same moms who listen to the "High School Musical" soundtracks they supposedly buy for their children). Poor things. Humanity certainly deserves better than this. The first time I saw it, I was offended at the really bad script, and then watched in horror as the film played out EXACTLY how I expected it to. The male lead here is James Marsden, an actor who always gets the girl, and we know it from scene one.
What is more disgusting is that Katherine Heigl (who was just luminous in "Roswell" and later in "Grey's Anatomy") is stripped of her natural acting ability and told to act EXACTLY like Calista Flockhart on every episode of "Ally Mc Beal" ever made. Seriously. The Calista comparison is very, very valid, and I almost expected Lucy Liu to jump into the frame at some point and plant one on her. The tendency to have chick flicks with a 'goofy', 'relatable' and 'likeable' lead character is understandable. This has been a running motif in almost every sleazy chick flick to date. But this movie breaks new ground in disrespecting your intelligence, and rubbing your nose in their twisted belief that you simply must get married, and it has to be the white wedding from hell no less.
All actors in this enterprise deserved better. Especially hideous was Katherine's 'best friend' who is played by the same actress who played Jennifer Garner's 'best friend' in '13 Going on 30'. They even give her the SAME LINES! Its a scene-for-scene copy of that film in these segments, and I could not believe people haven't picked up on this movies' rampant thievery of dumb lines from other films. Unbelievable.
In fact, this entire film is unbelievable. Here is Katherine Heigl trying on her 27 dresses in a montage segment that EVERY chick flick just has to have, in some sort of belief that these sorts of 'dress rehearsal' scenes are necessary to even obtain a chick flick tag. Here is Katherine again, sobbing away as the man she loves falls in love with her sister. Here is Katherine brushing off the guy she is meant to be with, only to realize later on that he is 'the one'. If you have the patience for this sort of high school nonsense, then more power to you. I'd rather listen to Obama's wonderful race speech again.
"27 Dresses" is an insult to the world of romantic comedies, and all involved with this project should be barred from future Hollywood ventures. Back to obscurity, is what I say.
Two Stars. And both for the normally wonderful Heigl, who deserves far better films than this despicable lump of garbage.
11 of 12 customers found the following review helpful:
 Every Bride has her day, 2008-03-20
This film is actually much more enjoyable then one might think, and it was unfairly bashed by critics.
Katherine Heigl once again shows that she can carry the weight of a leading headliner in a major studio film. It follows the story of a girl who is in love with being in love and the procession of a wedding. It maybe because she lost her mother at a young age, or it maybe because she is in love with her boss, who dependant on her in the work place but not aware of her in matters of the heart.
James Marsden is a skeptical struggling news reporter who is tired of covering the wedding section of a major newspaper chain. He secretly scoffs at the ridiculous measures that women will go to have "the perfect wedding", even though his articles are the stuff that describes marital bliss as being touched by Heaven. He bumps into Katherine Heigls character at a wedding and is amused by her serious undertaking of being the "perfect" bridesmaid. At the same time he become unknowningly smitten with her, he decides to base an article that sheds light on how ridiculous some women become with their desire for "fairy tale love and marriage".
Enter Katherin Heigl's sister who is coming to visit, and is immediately attracted to Hiegl's boss who is too aware of the opulent attractive sister. Hiegl is heartbroken and miffed and the stage is set for the film which touches the heart and tickles the funny bone.
This is a quintessential film for those who love FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL, THE WEDDING PLANNER, RUNAWAY BRIDE, MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING and other romantic comedies.
There are some truly hilarious moments and some tender poignant scenes as well. The viewer finds himself or herself, whatever the case maybe, cheering on Heigl to achieve her heart's desire throughout the obstacles of the film. Hiegl truly shows in this film that she indeed has star power rivaling Reese Witherspoon and Julia Roberts for the romantic comedy genre.
This is not just a chick flick, men should take note as well and will probably enjoy it as well, even though it might be a guilty pleasure for them. Buy this film and add it to your collection.
HERE COMES THE BRIDE AND HERE COMES THE DRESSES AND THE LAUGHTER. ENJOY!!!
7 of 14 customers found the following review helpful:
not very good, 2008-03-19
I had really high hopes for this movie when it came out especially since it had Katherine Hiegl in it because I love her in Grey's Anatomy. It "looked" good but I was wrong. I was really bored for most of the movie and it's just as predictable as other chick-flicks. I love romantic comedys but this is just crap. See Bridget Jones Diary or When Harry Met Sally instead if you haven't seen it(love those movies).I didn't see any chemistry between Kate and James either. Katherine played the role fine but I just don't find her funny. Sure she was in Knocked Up which was hilarious but not on her part. I think drama's are her best bet, that is where she really shines!
10 of 14 customers found the following review helpful:
Great movie!!!, 2008-03-10
I really loved this movie!!! It was a great story and had a great ending. Better than the book. I have not one complanint about it, it was a great movie, a great love story, and very funny!!! I would consider it for anyone who liked the devil wears prada. I think that it was better than the devil wears prada. Katherine Heighl did a graet job in this movie. James Mardsen was also as good in this as he was in Enchanted and Hairspray!!! I would highly recomend watching this movie!!!
9 of 11 customers found the following review helpful:
LOVE THIS MOVIE LOVE THIS MOVIE LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!, 2008-02-25
I absolutely love 27 Dresses! I think it is one of the best movies to come out in a long time. It is about a woman who has been a bride's maid twenty-seven times and a jounralist writing an article about her. The movie is funny and sweet all at the same time. And the supporting cast is great too! Go see it as long as it is still in theaters and I can't wait until is comes out on DVD!!!!
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