27 Dresses (2008)


Katherine Heigl      Jane
James Marsden        Kevin
Malin Akerman        Tess
Edward Burns         George
Melora Hardin        Maureen
Judy Greer           Casey
Josh Casaubon        Mill's Tavern Caterer
Maulik Pancholy      Trent
David Castro (II)    Pedro
Peyton List          Young Jane
Alexa Havins         Boat Bride
Brian Kerwin         Hal

Directed by:         Anne Fletcher
Produced by:         Erin Stam, Becki Trujillo, Gary Barber

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
Genre: Comedies


Consensus:  The filmmakers perfectly follow the well-worn romantic comedy formula, rendering 
27 Dresses clichéd and mostly forgettable.

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Jane is idealistic, romantic and completely selfless--a perennial bridesmaid whose own happy 
ending is nowhere in sight. But when younger sister Tess captures the heart of Jane's boss--
with whom she is secretly in love--Jane begins to reexamine her "always-a-bridesmaid..."

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A single woman is tired of always being the bridesmaid at her friends' weddings. This time, 
she sets off to find her own Mr. Right.

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Two things about Jane: she never says no to her friends (she's been a bridesmaid 27 times 
and selflessly plans friends' weddings), and she's in love with her boss, George, nurturing 
dreams of a lovely, romantic wedding of her own. She meets Kevin, a cynical writer who finds 
her attractive, and that same week her flirtatious younger sister Tess comes to town. Jane 
silently watches George fall for Tess, a manipulative pretender. Worse, Jane may be called 
upon to plan their wedding. Meanwhile, Kevin tries to get Jane's attention and has an idea 
that may advance his career. Can Jane uncork her feelings?  

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Jane is career-oriented and secretly in love with her employer, George. She spends much of 
her time as a bridesmaid, and has 27 dresses as evidence. Then her structured and ordered 
life comes unhinged when her younger sister, Tess, re-enters her life, and a reporter, Kevin, 
is attracted to her. Kevin decides to publish Jane's secret and her overwhelming wardrobe. 
Things get even more complicated when Jane finds out she may end up losing George to none 
other than her very own sister.