27 Dresses

Delightful and feel-good romantic comedy that will leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling. Starring Katherine Heigl, the film follows Jane Nichols, a perpetual bridesmaid who has been a bridesmaid a whopping 27 times but has never been a bride herself.

As the movie unfolds, we see Jane's life revolve around other people's weddings as she selflessly helps her friends and loved ones tie the knot. She's the ultimate wedding planner and bridesmaid, always putting others before herself.

However, beneath Jane's seemingly perfect and selfless exterior, she harbors her own secret crush on her boss, George, played by Edward Burns, who seems oblivious to her feelings. But just as Jane tries to make her feelings known, her world takes an unexpected turn when her younger sister Tess, portrayed by Malin Akerman, comes into the picture.

When Tess and George start dating, Jane is torn between her love for George and her loyalty to her sister, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt situations. The arrival of Kevin Doyle, a charming and cynical wedding columnist played by James Marsden, adds an intriguing layer to the story as he gets to know the real Jane behind the bridesmaid facade.

"27 Dresses" explores themes of self-discovery, the importance of standing up for oneself, and learning to be true to one's feelings. As Jane navigates through love and life, she begins to understand her own desires and what she truly wants, leading to personal growth and newfound confidence.

Katherine Heigl's performance as Jane is endearing and relatable, making her a lovable and sympathetic character. The chemistry between Heigl and James Marsden is electric, adding a delightful touch of romance and humor to the film.

The movie's humor, heart, and likable characters make it a delightful and enjoyable rom-com that leaves you with a smile on your face. It's a perfect choice for a cozy movie night or a girls' night in.

In my opinion, "27 Dresses" is a charming and uplifting romantic comedy that hits all the right notes. With its heartwarming moments, witty humor, and genuine performances, it's a delightful journey of self-discovery and love that will resonate with anyone who has ever been a bridesmaid or dreamed of finding their own happily ever after. So, grab your popcorn and get ready to be swept away by the charm of "27 Dresses" and its endearing message of finding love and embracing oneself.

Although this movie is a bit typical, it's still a breezy, light hearted romp, which is all it appears to be trying to do. It's got formulaic construction familiar in romantic comedies, yet it knows it's just harmless fluff and doesn't try to be anything more.

Kathryn Heigl is certainly the strength of the film, with an exuberant approach to her "hopeless romantic" always the bridesmaid character who longs for that special day of her own. The performance is playful and silly when needed, and sweetly honest in the more serious moments. The rest of the cast are all good, too; the personality collisions of various characters are usually well done. The sight gags involving the dresses are clever, and the story runs its course effectively.

There are weaknesses, such as the ugly, mean spirited, and out-of-place slide show sequence. The script could have accomplished the point which is made there in some better way.

Light popcorn fun. Like fast food, it probably won't stick with you for long, but it's good for some entertaining silliness. One thing I'm still wondering: how much would scuba-gear set back the wedding party members?

I watch Grey's Anatomy every week so I guess I'm a bit of a Katherine Hiegel fan. I liked her in Knocked Up and she's decent in this film. In fact the whole cast is quite good. I just felt like I had seen this film before somewhere (or parts of it in different films). I guess I watched it because I'm getting married soon so I wanted to see the dresses in the film (and there are some amazing ones and some interesting ones for those who care about dresses). The audience didn't seem to laugh as much as I thought they would. This is not the same kind of film as Knocked Up and maybe people were expecting that. Otherwise, its a decent Tuesday-night date movie.

Jane and her sister Tess lose their mother when they're very young but their parents were married for over forty years. Doesn't make mathematical sense.

Jane (Katherine Heigl) has always been good at taking care of others, but not so much in looking after herself. Her entire life has been about making people happy -- and she has a closet full of 27 bridesmaid dresses to prove it. One memorable evening, Jane manages to shuttle between wedding receptions in Manhattan and Brooklyn, a feat witnessed by Kevin (James Marsden), a newspaper reporter who realizes that a story about this wedding junkie is his ticket off the newspaper's bridal beat.

Jane finds Kevin's cynicism counter to everything she holds dear -- namely weddings, and the two lock horns. Further complicating Jane's once perfectly-ordered life is the arrival of younger sister Tess (Malin Akerman). Tess immediately captures the heart of Jane's boss, George (Edward Burns). Tess enlists her always-accommodating sister to plan yet another wedding -- Tess and George's -- but Jane's feelings for him lead to shocking revelations... and maybe the beginning of a new life. Very dry but still good. 27 Dresses 5/10