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27 Dresses (2008)
Release Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2008

MPAA Rating:
PG-13

Rating Reason:
For language, some innuendo and sexuality

Genre:
Comedy, Romance

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

Written By:
Alice Brosh McKenna

Director:
Anne Fletcher

Official Site:
27 Dresses (2008)

Synopsis:
A young woman (Heigl) who has made a career out of being a bridesmaid but never a bride and faces her worst nightmare when her sister (Akerman) becomes engaged to the man of her dreams. Luckily, the wedding brings around the man (Marsden) who will change her bridesmaid status for good.

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Recommendation: Rent/Queue it (fair warning: it is a touching tale, in a somewhat crude package)
Release Date:
4/29/08

Preview This movie reminds me of the saying, "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride." This movie also reminds me of the saying we always hear right before the plane takes off,: "If you are sitting next to someone that needs assistance with their oxygen mask, please make sure yours is secure first."

It is a touching tale about a woman who decided during childhood that she would help everyone she knew have that perfect wedding day. The movie portrays her being faithful to that promise, so faithful that she doesn't take care of herself. She ends up living in a fantasy world, where she believes her boss is the perfect one for her and she lives vicariously through articles from the bridal section of the newspaper.

Although it is wrapped in a crude package (am I old fashioned to think it's ugly for women to cuss like sailors?) the story of the woman with 27 bridesmaid dresses (when she'd really rather have 1 bridal gown) is worth a look. It may help us realize that we all need our oxygen mask (Jesus) before we can go out and save the world... it reminded me.

Special Features Nothing too stunning here, but it is a good supplement to the movie.
  • The Wedding Party Featurette
  • You'll Never Wear It Again Featurette (if you've ever been a bridesmaid, or are married to one, this is a great featurette)
  • Jane's World Featurette
  • The Running of the Brides Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes

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