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27 Dresses is the artistic embodiment of why clichéd doesn't have to mean bad; infact, clichéd can be enjoyable and funny and big hearted with great performances and witty dialogue. If clichéd is accompanied by smarts, as it so rarely is in the romantic comedy genre, then the predictability ... Read review
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organizing weddings in her off time, that27 Dressesopens with her character juggling two nuptials on the same night. A perpetual bridesmaid, Janes hobby is discovered by a...
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stylish film from the screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada. Sassy, smart, single Jane (Heigl) is the perfect friend- but looking after other people's perfect moments ...
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film from the screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada.Sassy, smart, single Jane (Heigl) has a great job, a fantastic apartment and is the perfect friend...but lookin...
Katherine Heigl (Knocked Up, Grey's Anatomy) finds the perfect fit in this sexy, stylish ... more
film from the screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada.Sassy, smart, single Jane (Heigl) has a great job, a fantastic apartment and is the perfect friend...but looking after other people's perfect moments can sometimes land you in hot water, especially when you have deadlines to meet, friends to please, a sister's wedding to organise, a boss you're secretly in love with and a handsome stranger thrown into the mix! What's a girl to do?Discover how Jane juggles life, love, laughter, a wardrobe of dresses and numerous weddings in this fabulous feel good film. With hilarious moments, some seriously shocking outfits and an all star cast including Ed Burns (The Holiday, She's The One) and James Marsden (Enchanted, X-Men) 27 Dresses is this season's must-have accessory.
Comedy - Director: Tony Dow - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: John Challis, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong
Comedy - Director: Richard Boden, Mandie Fletcher, Martin Shardlow - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson, Rowan Atkinson
Production Year: 2000 - Comedy - Director: David Raynr - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Shane West, Marla Sokoloff, James Franco, Colin Hanks, Christine Lakin, Aaron Paul
Comedy - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Tessa Peake-Jones, Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Advantages: Funny, Clever, Witty. Good Performances Disadvantages: Takes a bit of suspension of disbelief
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27 Dresses is the artistic embodiment of why clichéd doesn't have to mean bad; infact, clichéd can be enjoyable and funny and big hearted with great performances and witty dialogue. If clichéd is accompanied by smarts, as it so rarely is in the romantic comedy genre, then the predictability of it all can add to the viewer's enjoyment, cliché creates a sense of safety and comfort and when mixed in with elements ... ...movie experience. 27 Dresses is fun, heart warming, silly, serious and, eventually, pretty darn enjoyable. It is held up by a solid screenplay, charming leads, great visuals and an exciting contemporary soundtrack; here all the elements fit together to hold it above others in the genre making for a highly enjoyable night in.
One of the most refreshing things about 27 dresses is the genuinely clever and moving screenplay which sees ... more
Jane loves weddings, infact she loves them so much that she has been a bridesmaid in twenty seven of them! She has the planning and execution down to a perfect art yet has failed to walk down the aisle herself, because she is waiting for her boss George, who is unknowingly the love of her life, to finally realise that she is the one for him. But when her super-model sister whirls into town and sweeps George of his feet Jane is faced with the daunting prospect of having to organise the rushed wedding! But then Jane meets Kevin, a cynical and unromantic journalist with hopes of turning her heart-ache into his ticket to big time editor, and her life takes a turn which she could have never anticipated.......
27 Dresses is the artistic embodiment of why clichéd doesn't have to mean bad; infact, clichéd can be enjoyable and funny and big hearted with great performances and witty dialogue. If clichéd is accompanied by smarts, as it so rarely is in the romantic comedy genre, then the predictability of it all can add to the viewer's enjoyment, cliché creates a sense of safety and comfort and when mixed in with elements such as good plotting they make for a successful romantic movie experience. 27 Dresses is fun, heart warming, silly, serious and, eventually, pretty darn enjoyable. It is held up by a solid screenplay, charming leads, great visuals and an exciting contemporary soundtrack; here all the elements fit together to hold it above others in the genre making for a highly enjoyable night in.
One of the most refreshing things about 27 dresses is the genuinely clever and moving screenplay which sees Aline McKenna create characters who are interesting, funny and realistic. Characters who actually learn things and become different people; they learn to become a little bit braver, or they learn that their happy ending might not be about finding somebody else, or that living for someone else stops you from living your own life, and they all seem to evolve in very plausible and interesting ways. McKenna writes genuinely witty lines of dialogue that help the whole production sparkle and does a great job of making the central relationship involving and sweet. She instils a little bit of acid into the proceedings to stop the film drowning in sugar and writes with a sort of elegance which bolsters it above the slightly ridiculous premise. The script takes the film into some slightly unexpected places and adopts a sort of dog-eared charm which serves it well, McKenna writes with grace and pumps some genuine emotion into the proceedings – making the finale more poignant that it than it should be and making the film very engaging from the outset. There is a fresh mix of comedy and romance (with a dash of drama thrown in for good measure) and the whole thing is appropriately optimistic.
Katherine Heigl proves herself to be an extremely compelling romantic lead here; she's fresh, funny and highly likeable, a sort of edgier Meg Ryan, and holds the film together effortlessly. She is graceful and sexy and portrays a hidden sadness, which is highly engaging, and an enthusiasm and energy which lights up the screen. She has the physical comedy down (with the obligatory pratfalls which show us that her character may be glamorous and beautiful, but hey! She is still an adorable klutz), is effective in the quieter comedic moments which require her to bring a bit of sarcasm to the role and is very convincing in the film's more dramatic moments. However, she seems to excel when playing off the various romantic interactions which Jane has, she turns on the charm offensive frequently and is pretty irresistible throughout. Her character goes through the film's biggest emotional journey and Heigl walks it ably, Jane lives for a fantasy so that she won't have to face the fact that her life isn't the ideal that she wants and must build a new life for herself without the support of an unattainable dream, and Heigl brings poignancy, pain and bravery to the, already well developed role.
James Marsden is one of my favourite modern mainstream actors; he always seems to have fun with whatever role he's playing, and 27 Dresses is no exception. He is warm and funny and manages to to toe the line between confident and smug expertly whilst playing off Heigl with a huge about of humour and fun. Kevin is a surprisingly realistic romantic lead, showing some not-so appealing qualities, and Marden allows them to show without every loosing the essential charm of the character. He is a very successful comedic actor, brings edge to the dialogue, and just seems to be having a ball throughout. Your enjoyment of Malin Akerman's perky performance as Tess will depend entirely on you tolerance level for the equally perky Cameron Diaz, as Akerman seems to be doing her very best impression of the blonde starlet. It is almost crazy how much she looks, acts, sounds and moves like Diaz; which isn't necessarily a bad thing and here serves her well as the bitchy Tess who learns a few things on the rocky road to love. She is funny and pretty but doesn't seem as able to take on the movies romantic sequences as well as her other cast mates.
Anne Fletcher's direction brings a visual style and comedic weight to 27 Dresses; she allows it to be flirty and funny but also seems to give the film a strong enough foundation for dramatic tension to grow on. She really ticks all of the romantic comedy boxes without making the film feel sluggish or laborious and really instils a lot of brightness and energy into every scene. There are some truly funny moments peppered throughout the film and Fletcher manages to time most of them perfectly and she seems to bring spontaneity and a vivacity to the whole thing. One scene featuring the two leads howling along to 'Bennie and the Jets' after a night of drinking and loving is particularly good fun and memorable. One of the defining things about 27 Dresses is the sheer ease of chemistry between the principle players and Fletcher captures moments of intimacy and romance with great precision; making the movies emotional pay-off all the more rewarding. Fletcher's only other directorial attempt was the silly Step Up, although her next project the Sandra Bullock star vehicle The Proposal seems to have cheesy, saccharine promise, but she seems to have the steady hand and expertise of an experienced rom-com helmer. The film looks as glossy and polished as you would expect from a big budget Hollywood romantic comedy, with nice set pieces (including Jane's improbably stunning apartment which she can afford as an assistant to a humanitarian) and bright, breezy visuals.
Overall, 27 Dresses is the story of a woman who has spend her life handing pieces of herself out to other because she was too scared to pursue her dreams and eventually, through the help of friends, revelations and more than a few romantic twists, she learns to add those pieces up and become a whole person again... and in my books you can't say fairer than that!
Advantages: Brainless Disadvantages: Unengaging and uninvolvinf
...Bridesmaid or Maid of Honour 27 times Jane throws herself into organising her sister's wedding and meets a wedding journalist along the way who is astounded by the way Jane reacts to her friends weddings.
After sabotaging her sister's wedding in a fit of jealousy, will Jane's 28th wedding dress be the one she gets married in?
Don't worry, I am not about to give the ending away. It will be for you to watch and decide!
~~~ Cast ~~~
Everyone knows ... ...- another documentary about the 27 bridesmaid dresses and how they came about
[3] Jane's World - another documentary, unnecessary in my opinion.
[4] The Running of the Brides - there is a theme here, another useless documentary on actual brides hunting down their dresses - why? Remember Monica from Friends looking for her dress for her wedding to Chandler? Watch that, it was more interesting and funnier
[5] Deleted Scenes
~~ Conclusion ~~~
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jupiter28 30.07.2008
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Advantages: There are a few funny moments. Disadvantages: It's mediocre in all respects.
Jane has been in love with the idea of weddings ever since she was a little girl. Her amazing organisational skills means she's been a bridesmaid twenty-seven times, but has yet to be a bride. She's completely enamoured of her boss George, but all her romantic hopes are dashed when George meets and falls for her glamorous younger sister Tess. If that wasn't bad enough, her selfish sibling expects her to organise the perfect wedding for her and George ... ...on Jane's tail. Could it be that he's after a story about the perennial bridesmaid? Or are his interests more than professional? Considering this is only former choreographer Anne Fletcher's second film as director, she doesn't do badly. But as with her first (dance movie "Step Up") it lacks originality on a grand scale. Her visuals throughout are glossy and she uses a wide, cheerful palette that suits the frothy nature of the film. The movie begins ...
afy9mab 11.01.2009
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Advantages: Easy viewing, good fun story, good cast Disadvantages: Very predictable
...as she has already attended 27 weddings this year. Will Jane get her perfect man and wedding and just what will happen with Kevin and the article?
I didn’t know what to expect from this film as I had heard both good and bad things about it. I think the deciding factor for me watching it was it stared Katherine Heigl who I enjoyed watching in Knocked Up and also that I got this for under £5. I have to say that I was quite surprised by it. The storyline ... ...to see all of Jane’s 27 dresses and I did find I was chuckling at some of them. I only thank god that I was never subjected to wearing any of these dresses!
The DVD which we have does have some bonus material which includes:-
Deleted Scenes
Four Featurettes
The Wedding Party
You’ll Never Wear That Again
Jane’s World
The Running of the Brides
I am not one for watching bonus material so I cannot make comment on if they are any good or worth ...
sewbizzie 10.07.2009
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Advantages: Enjoyable, very romantic, an easy watch Disadvantages: None really
I've been wanting to see 27 Dresses for quite a long time, but have felt a bit put off by the mixed reviews I have read and heard about it. But I do love the romantic movie genre so I was quite sure I would actually like this film, so last night I persuaded my fiance to sit down and watch it with me. He wasn't overly keen on seeing it but I think we're both glad that we gave it a go!
27 Dresses tells the story of Jane Nichols, the woman who seems ... ...has been a bridesmaid for 27 of her friends, wearing some truly awful dresses, and works hard for her boss George at a magazine. Jane's sister Tess reappears wite news of her own, causing Jane to re-evaluate her love life with a little help from newspaper columnist Kevin...
I thought this movie was going to be incredibly soppy and sentimental but I was actually pleasantly surprised by the way the film went. Katherine Heigl seems to be taking Hollywood ...
mummy2harry 18.08.2008
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Advantages: Fun, witty Rom-Com Disadvantages: Only if you don't like Rom-Coms
...has been a bridesmaid now 27 times and has a variety of tasteless dresses to prove it. But hey, she can always shorten them and wear them again, right? As we meet Jane she is bridesmaid at two weddings in different parts of New York and is zipping across town changing in the back of a cab. At one society wedding she meets marital cynic Kevin (James Marsden - familiar with the GA effect having starred with Dempsey in Enchanted last year). Unbeknownst ... ...As romantic comedies go, 27 Dresses does try and liven up the formula by making you wonder which guy she will end up with, if any. Like all decent rom-coms you, of course, also have to have a well edited musical montage where she dresses up in all the outfits. Plus our heroine is also expected to embarrass herself for our amusement on several occasions before a disaster of some sort strikes, and she has to change her opinions on something. Whilst ...
Essexgirl2006 28.05.2008
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My favourite films in one box. Just wonderful!!!
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KNOCKED UP's Katherine Heigl returns to romantic comedy with this film about an unlucky woman who is always the bridesmaid, but she never makes it down the aisle wearing white. 27 DRESSES also stars Malin Akerman (THE HEARTBREAK KID) and James Marsden (HAIRSPRAY).
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DVD
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20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT, 20TH CENTURY FOX
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English
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Special Features
Deleted scenes , 'The Wedding Party' featurette , 'You'll Never Wear That Again' featurette , 'Jane's World' featurette , 'The Running Of The Brides' featurette
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16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
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Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital
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Whether she’s neatly balancing hilarity and heartbreak while stifling her unrequited love for George, or doing the bickering Beatrice-and-Benedict bit with a well-cast Marsden, Heigl effortlessly radiates the kind of charisma that can make auds fall in love with a character (Variety, 18/01/2008)
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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 honour for both fetes, and she rushes back and forth. 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. The film features all of the hallmarks of chick flick fare, such as the wacky best friend, a dress-up sequence, and obnoxious but strangely attractive love interest. Heigl deserves comparisons to Julia Roberts for her sheer likability, and like PRETTY WOMAN, women will are likely to greatly enjoy 27 DRESSES due to the central performance, fantasy elements, and the attractive lady parading around in numerous different outfits.
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