Description (continued...) for both fetes, and she rushes back and forth in time to shimmy to both electric slides. 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. While the film features all of the hallmarks of chick flick fare (wacky best friend, dress-up sequence, obnoxious but strangely attractive love interest) the story often veers into territory that may leave some feeling it stretches even the romantic comedy standards for suspension of disbelief. Heigl deserves comparisons to Julia Roberts for her sheer likability, and like PRETTY WOMAN, women will likely watch 27 DRESSES when it runs on cable--aware of the fantasy, but still delighted by the attractive lady in the different outfits. Country of Origin: USA Reviews "[T]he movie is made pleasant by the likeability of its star, Katherine Heigl, and her chemistry with the affable James Marsden." USA Today | 01/19/2008 3 stars out of 5 -- "[The] sassy script gives the equally charming Heigl and Marsden plenty of Gable-Colbert-esque love/hate sniping to do....Fun and engaging..." Total Film | 04/01/2008 | p.60 3 stars out of 5 -- "For those who love a wacky wedding wheeze the performances are great fun, particularly from the two leads." Empire | 04/01/2008 | p.51 Full Cast and Crew Director: Anne Fletcher Starring: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman, Edward Burns, Melora Hardin, Judy Greer Screenwriter: Aline Brosh McKenna Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman Director of Photography: Peter James Composer: Randy Edelman Release Information ExtraInfo: Widescreen Color: Color Runtime: 105 min. Dubbed Language: French Original Language: English Subtitled Language: English Subtitled Language: Spanish © 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVD Features DVD Features: Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, Dolby Surround - French, Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Clips & Highlights - INSIDE LOOK: WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (Theatrical), Featurette - 1. THE WEDDING PARTY, 2. YOU'LL NEVER WEAR THAT AGAIN, 3. JANE'S WORLD , 4. THE RUNNING OF THE BRIDES, Trailer - 1. JUNO, 2. THE SAVAGES, 3. CHARLIE BARTLETTE, 4. WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS,
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