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27 Dresses (Widescreen Edition)
Director: Anne Fletcher
Actors: Edward Burns, Melora Hardin, Katherine Heigl, Brian Kerwin, and James Marsden
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $29.99
Release Date: 2008-04-29
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Run Time: 105 minutes
Format: Array
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Discs: 1


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Katherine Heigl is delightful as Jane, a self-effacing Gal Friday so addicted to organizing weddings in her off time, that 27 Dresses opens with her character juggling two nuptials on the same night. A perpetual bridesmaid, Jane's hobby is discovered by a matrimony reporter named Kevin (James Marsden), who hides a romantic side behind his wall of cynicism. While Kevin gradually develops feelings for Jane, the latter's superficial sister, Tess (Malin Akerman), pursues George (Edward Burns), Jane's boss and the object of her love. This romantic circle could go on forever, except that Jane is unexpectedly moved by Kevin despite her general irritation with him and without knowing that he's on the verge of sandbagging her with a ridiculing article in his newspaper. The situation is absurd, but the emotions are not. Heigl is very good, rooted in a long tradition of comely comediennes playing characters who fly under the radar of life. She makes Jane's pain palpable and conveys her character's inability to say no without making her look unappealing or weak. Marsden perfectly captures the part of a rumpled, underdressed writer with repressed passions, Akerman is as convincingly shrewish here as she was in The Heartbreak Kid, and Burns is fine as one of those guys so busy saving the world he barely pays attention to the people in his life. The script by Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada) is fun if predictable, and Anne Fletcher's direction is vibrant. --Tom KeoghBeyond 27 DressesMore from Katherine HeiglAmazon.com's Wedding RegistryMore Romantic Comedies from FoxStills from 27 Dresses

2) Description
Katherine Heigl (Knocked up, TV's Grey's Anatomy) lights up the screen in this charming romantic comedy from the screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada." Heigl stars as Jane, a romantic, completely selfless woman who has been a bridesmaid in no less than 27 weddings. Unfortunately her own happy ending seems to be nowhere in sight. Until her younger sister Tess captures the heart of Jane's boss -- on whom Jane has a secret crush inspiring Jane to change her "always-a-bridesmaid" destiny.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5

1) Pretty cute ;-D   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Katherine Heigl is pretty good in this feel good comedy. She's always been a bridesmaid (27 times would you believe???) and all those dresses are kept in her closet. She's really hoping for another kind of dress (white). She has been in love with her boss, George (Ed Burns) for years but can't get her feelings returned. Along comes her sister and does exactly that. She and George start dating and before long Jane is about to wear dress 28. Will she get George to like her before he walks down the aisle with her sister? It's actually a surprisingly good movie that I really loved. I thought it might be like other cheesy chick flick comedies, but it's a little more. It's well acted and very funny too.I think this movie could appeal to almost anyone (including guys). Judy Greer is as good as always (she plays Janes friend Casey) and the rest of the cast do well too. It doesn't hurt that Ed Burns is a very good looking guy and acted pretty well in this. It's light popcorn fun, but worth your time watching it. You'll hopefully love it too.

2) "I feel like I just found out my favorite love song was written about a sandwich"   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
"27 dresses" is a mildly entertaining comedy that doesn't really rise above average, but makes you laugh from time to time, and has some clever one liners that are quite funny. The main character is Jane Nichols (Katherine Heigl), a woman that adores weddings, and has made a hobby out of being a bridesmaid. She would love to get married, and has already found the right man for her, George (Edward Burns), her boss. Unfortunately, he sees Jane as a friend, and falls head over heels in love for someone else, who happens to be Jane's younger sister, Tess (Malin Akerman). Things get even more confusing for Jane when Kevin (James Marsden), a handsome and somewhat cynical journalist that covers weddings, enters the picture.All in all, I can say that I liked "27 dresses", but that I'm not likely to watch it again anytime soon. My recommendation? If you hate "chick flicks", stay far away from this movie. In case you are not against them, give this romantic comedy a try.Belen Alcat

3) Basic Message : "If You Can't Get Married, You're Useless"   [Rating: 2 out of 5]
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.

4) Every Bride has her day   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
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!!!

5) not very good   [Rating: 2 out of 5]
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 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!