Product 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.System Requirements:Running Time: 105 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/ROMANTIC COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 024543506591 Manufacturer No: 2250659

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15 in DVD
• Brand: 27 DRESSES - WIDESCREEN (DVD MOVIE)
• Released on: 2008-04-29
• Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
• Formats: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English, Spanish
• Dubbed in: French
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 111 minutes

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 Keogh

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A Spunky and Sardonic Chick Flick for the Modern Woman
Hot off the knock-out box office success of Knocked Up, Katherine Heigl must have been hoping she had caught the momentary "it girl" status even more than her 27 Dresses character Jane hopes for catching the bouquet at one of the many, many weddings which she not only attends but usually has a hand in planning. Director Anne Fletcher probably had the same thought in the back of her mind, but she didn't let her film rest solely on Heigl's shoulders; she rounded out 27 Dresses with a sizeable (in name, as well as talent) cast sure to make the film worthy of being viewed more times than the average wedding video.

Most of 27 Dresses has been done before: there is a perennial case of adoration from afar (or in this case, one office over), as well as a main character (Heigl's Jane) who is stagnant in her love life as she merely pines for the stereotypical unobtainable man (her boss, George, played by Edward Burns); a younger woman enters the picture (Jane's baby sister Tess, played by Malin Ackerman), only to steal the crush's focus and the dream wedding; an upbeat montage as the heroine begins to see just how silly she has been; and of course a wisecracking sidekick (the always scene-stealing Judy Greer). Where 27 Dresses dares to step outside the comfort zone of a very simple rom-com formula, though, is where it comes alive: enter a charmingly cynical new male acquaintance, Kevin (James Marsden), into the equation, and Jane is forced to see things beyond the bubble of her old-fashioned traditions. What could have been stale and sophomoric, offering only half-hearted chuckles, quickly turns into a slightly sardonic (and somewhat unconventional) story about falling in love in today's post-modern world.

Fletcher does a great job of setting up who the leading men and women are versus who the supporting players are in 27 Dresses, so it is never a question about with whom Jane is supposed to end up--not to the audience at least. In that way, we are always a step or two ahead of Jane, leaving us free to focus on the subtleties and intricacies of the performances to understand why things will turn out the way they do. Marsden's eyes sparkle, for example, while Burns' are narrow and dark. In scenes opposite Heigl, Marsden is animated and energetic to Burns' stiff "upper management" display (despite well-placed props to showcase he should be as down-to-earth as the earthy company he runs). With Kevin, Jane is able to be her true, uncensored self (perhaps because she does not hold him on the pedestal she does George), but with George, she comes off as serious and reserved, a little girl on her best behavior to impress.

One might not expect a message in a light, fluffy romantic comedy, but with 27 Dresses, Fletcher is adamant to teach young girls today that in order for a relationship to really work, both parties must always be themselves. The idea is emphasized time and again, mirrored in all three permutations of couples (Kevin and Tess are never presented as an option), yet it is never brought up in a vocally expositional way to make the audience feel like they are beaten over the head with the notion. 27 Dresses is an all-around sweet and pure, almost virginal without being vanilla, commentary on what relationships--filmic or otherwise--should be today.

The DVD release of 27 Dresses offers three deleted scenes, a few making-of featurettes, and a short documentary. "Wedding Party" a simple, self-explanatory (though lengthy, especially these days!) behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film that focuses on interviews with its stars--ie, those that make up the wedding party within the film. "Jane's World" is a quick but detailed look at the set design. "The Running of the Brides" is the documentary, which looks at an annual bridal gown sale and the brides-to-be who come from all across the country to obtain a once-of-a-lifetime deal. However, the third featurette, "You'll Never Wear That Again," is the most fun because it focuses on the costume design and what went into picking the twenty-seven most ridiculous dresses that ended up in Jane's closet.

The one thing missing from this DVD is a commentary track because after viewing "Wedding Party," it is abundantly clear just how much heart and soul went into the film and how much fun everyone had doing it, and it would have been nice to hear what memories would spill out of Fletcher's mouth as she screened and revisited the somewhat fairytale-inspired world she created.

Very cute, fun and upbeat movie!
Loved this movie!! It was a very cute romantic comedy. I'm very surprised at the negative reviews as I thought this movie actually stood out as fresh and new compared to other romantic comedies. This is the movie to watch when you want to relax and just have a little fun! The part where Kevin and Jane sing Bennie and the Jets is amazing!!!

Cute romantic comedy
Really cute and not too heavy romatic comedy starring Katherine Heigl (beautiful actress with the most expressive eyes I have not seen in an actress for a very long time). Comedy is about a girl who is always a bridesmade and never the bride in spite of her honesty, punctuality and ability to take care of everyone. She is desparately in love with her boss, until her sister falls for the same guy. Her impulsive affair with the local journalist turns out to be the real love regardless of the fact that he may be less than a perfect man she was hoping to meet. Great movie to relax and just have fun. Definitely a chick flick.