27 Dresses (2008)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Anne Fletcher

Writer (WGA):

Aline Brosh McKenna (written by)

Release Date:

18 January 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

This January, always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

Plot:

After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, a young woman wrestles with the idea of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man she's secretly in love with.

Plot Keywords:

Friend | French Fries | Vegan | Rain | Sex In Car

Awards:

3 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Katherine Heigl	...	Jane
Charli Barcena	...	Young Tess
James Marsden	...	Kevin
Malin Akerman	...	Tess
Peyton List	...	Young Jane (as Peyton Roi List)
Judy Greer	...	Casey
Jane Pfitsch	...	Cousin Lisa
Melora Hardin	...	Maureen
Brian Kerwin	...	Hal
Jennifer Lim	...	Bridal Salesgirl #1
Brigitte Bourdeau	...	Salesgirl Olga
Maulik Pancholy	...	Trent
David Castro	...	Pedro
Krysten Ritter	...	Gina
Danielle Skraastad	...	Bride Suzanne

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language, some innuendo and sexuality.

Runtime:

111 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:PG | Hong Kong:IIA | Singapore:PG (edited for re-rating) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Ireland:12A | Germany:o.Al. | South Korea:15 | Argentina:Atp | Netherlands:6 | Malaysia:U | Taiwan:PG-12 | Sweden:Btl | New Zealand:PG (Original rating) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | France:U | Finland:K-3

Filming Locations:

Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Fox 2000 Pictures

Trivia:

While Jane and Kevin are in the bar, you can hear a Josh Kelley song in the background. In real life, Josh Kelley is married to Katherine Heigl.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: When the plane carrying Tess lands in New York, the shot includes a couple of palm trees in the background haze (not geographically correct for a New York City airport).

Quotes:

Jane: You would rather hang out with Italian models than come with me to my *awesome* work party?

Movie Connections:

References "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000)

Soundtrack:

So Here We Are

Fun brain off entertainment

This film is about a woman who is madly in love with her boss, and wants to get married. She has attended 27 weddings, but sadly none of which her own.

"27 Dresses" is more pleasant than I thought it would be. I was worried that I would have to see 27 weddings in the film, but fortunately I did not. Normally, in a romantic comedy it does not require much acting, but Katherine Heigl manages to put in good acting to portray her jealousy towards her sister. Katherine Heigl is sweet and adorable, and she has a quality that makes the viewers connect to her.

Though the romance subplot is predictable, it story is saved by the rivalry and jealousy between sisters. This subplot is told in a tabloid way, which is fun and entertaining. The ending, which features a lot of dresses, is sweet and symbolically complete. "27 Dresses" provides adequate brain off entertainment for the family.