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27 Dresses (2008)

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Reviews Counted:142

Fresh:57

Rotten:85

Average Rating:5/10

Consensus: The filmmakers perfectly follow the well-worn romantic comedy formula, rendering 27 Dresses clichéd and mostly forgettable.

Rated: 12A [See Full Rating] for language, some innuendo and sexuality.

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:27-03-2008

Synopsis: KNOCKED UP's Katherine Heigl stars in this romantic comedy about a selfless young woman who is trapped in the role of perennial bridesmaid. Set in New York City, the film opens with Jane (Heigl)... KNOCKED UP's Katherine Heigl stars in this romantic comedy about a selfless young woman who is trapped in the role of perennial bridesmaid. Set in New York City, the film opens with Jane (Heigl) racing by cab to appear in two friends' weddings in the same night. She is the maid of honor for both fetes, and she rushes back and forth in time to shimmy to both electric slides. She meets Malcolm (James Marsden), a cynical young man who, unbeknownst to her, writes for a newspaper's wedding column. Malcolm is intrigued by the sheer number of times Jane has played bridesmaid, and he secretly decides to write a story about her. To further complicate Jane's life, her younger sister Tess (Malin Akerman) has just come to town and ensnared Jane's longtime crush, George (Edward Burns). When George and Tess become engaged, Jane faces the humiliating prospect of playing bridesmaid in the wedding of her sister and the man she loves. Meanwhile, Malcolm continues hounding Jane, and Jane's life and closet soon explode in a taffeta-tangled mess that forces her to make some big changes. Heigl is a pleasure to watch, as she has the kind of crowd-pleasing, no-nonsense presence that could ground any film, so 27 DRESSES greatly benefits from her comedic skill and charm. While the film features all of the hallmarks of chick flick fare (wacky best friend, dress-up sequence, obnoxious but strangely attractive love interest) the story often veers into territory that may leave some feeling it stretches even the romantic comedy standards for suspension of disbelief. Heigl deserves comparisons to Julia Roberts for her sheer likability, and like PRETTY WOMAN, women will likely watch 27 DRESSES as a pleasant diversion--aware of the fantasy, but still delighted by the attractive lady in the different outfits. [More]

Starring: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman, Edward Burns

Starring: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman, Edward Burns, Melora Hardin, Judy Greer

Director: Anne Fletcher

Director: Anne Fletcher
Screenwriter: Aline Brosh McKenna
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman
Composer: Randy Edelman
Studio: Fox 2000 Pictures

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Well cast, slickly produced and performed with enough spirit to somewhat counterbalance its frequently stupendous lack of originality and plausibility. Still not quite good enough, though...

Full Review Source: Screen International | comment Comment
10/18/08
Brent Simon
Brent Simon
Screen International

Hugely enjoyable, frequently funny romantic comedy with a superb script and a terrific central performance from Katherine Heigl.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
10/18/08
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

The redeeming thing - and it's really all in Heigl's performance - is that Jane knows she's a silly cliché, and spends most of the movie inwardly wincing at her own haplessness.

Full Review Source: Daily Telegraph | comment Comment
03/28/08
Tim Robey
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph
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What a maddening waste of Katherine Heigl this insipid romantic comedy is.

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03/28/08
Cath Clarke
Cath Clarke
Guardian [UK]
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If you are looking for a bit of dippy romance at the cinema, this is worth trying on for size.

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03/28/08
Sun Online

The story requires an antagonist, so Jane’s sister is painted as a monster for most of the film. At the end, however, she is reshaped as Jane’s close friend and confidante. The film’s credibility crumbles like stale wedding cake.

Full Review Source: Times [UK] | comment Comment
03/28/08
Wendy Ide
Wendy Ide
Times [UK]
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Something old, something borrowed... but still an assured, perfectly decent popcorn pleaser that sees the limber, likeable Heigl consolidate her Knocked Up lustre. Add sparky his/her chemistry and you’ve got a well-turned-out chick flick.

Full Review Source: Total Film | comment Comment
03/28/08
Jane Crowther
Jane Crowther
Total Film

A palatable, frothy chick-flick confection with just enough fire in its belly to hold the attention and a star turn by Katherine Heigl, at heart this is as pleasantly vacuous as they come: 27 dresses and nothing going on.

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03/28/08
Hannah Forbes Black
Hannah Forbes Black
Channel 4 Film
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There's no marks for originality and the dialogue doesn't actually fizz champagne-style but the comedy playing is solid with Heigl enjoying a late honeymoon period.

Full Review Source: Sky Movies | comment Comment
03/28/08
Tim Evans
Tim Evans
Sky Movies

hops along merrily enough thanks to an engaging turn from Heigl, who’s nailed the unusually-pretty-girl-next-door act while embracing physical and risqué comedy.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
03/27/08
Anna Smith
Anna Smith
Time Out
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Cute, cute, cute. No bouquets for originality, but it pushes all the buttons of this mini-genre, and Heigl and Marsden ring dem bells.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
03/27/08
Angie Errigo
Angie Errigo
Empire Magazine
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A talented star is let down by a listless genre.

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03/27/08
Matt Bochenski
Matt Bochenski
Little White Lies

The humour's lively and just irreverent enough to make you laugh without offending your mum.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
03/25/08
Anna Smith
Anna Smith
BBC
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Despite its standard rom-com structure and relatively superficial story, this film entertains the audience with the sheer charisma of the actors.

Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
01/28/08
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

there's a desire to see their characters displaced into a better film with more on its mind than to be better than it should be because of its casting director.

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07/12/09
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
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04/23/09
Mark Bazer
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10/18/08
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10/18/08
Bob Mondello
Bob Mondello
NPR.org

An insult to the romantic comedy.

Full Review Source: ReelzChannel.com | comment Comment
09/02/08
Heather Huntington
Heather Huntington
ReelzChannel.com

There are only a few moments that feel genuine and allow Katherine Heigel to smile. 27 Dresses is chock-full of cheese and eventually runs out of material.

Full Review Source: The Scorecard Review | comment Comment
08/27/08
Jeff Bayer
Jeff Bayer
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