27 Dresses delivers predictable entertainment
Amy Wheeler
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: Entertainment
A romantic comedy has come along that not only fulfills a woman's need for predictability, laughs and a few tears, but also has parts that men can enjoy, making "27 Dresses" a great date movie.
Katherine Heigl plays Jane, a woman who has a knack for helping out at weddings, and has therefore landed herself the job of bridesmaid or maid of honor at 27 weddings. She has saved all of the hideous dresses (creating a colorful photo shoot scene that appears later in the film), but the one dress that's missing from her closet is a wedding gown.
While pining after her boss, George (Edward Burns), Jane happens to meet the handsome Kevin (James Marsden), whose smile lights up every scene. Jane, however, finds Kevin to be annoying, cynical and way too perseverant. But the audience is rooting for him the entire time.
George ends up falling for Jane's younger sister, Tess (Malin Åkerman). Tess becomes the character you love to hate, but played it very well and has the potential to play the roles Cameron Diaz has grown out of.
Judy Greer, who is recognizable as the "best friend" character in many movies, plays Katherine's friend, Casey. Playing her typical comical and sassy roll, she adds many laughs to the film.
But the film is not solely a comedy. It touches upon topics like the commercialization of weddings, sibling rivalry, repression of feelings, and the not-so-sweet method of revenge. Overall, the script was very intelligent and witty, and if you are able to get over the predictable aspects, you will be in for a funny movie with great characters played by talented actors and actresses.
Katherine Heigl plays Jane, a woman who has a knack for helping out at weddings, and has therefore landed herself the job of bridesmaid or maid of honor at 27 weddings. She has saved all of the hideous dresses (creating a colorful photo shoot scene that appears later in the film), but the one dress that's missing from her closet is a wedding gown.
While pining after her boss, George (Edward Burns), Jane happens to meet the handsome Kevin (James Marsden), whose smile lights up every scene. Jane, however, finds Kevin to be annoying, cynical and way too perseverant. But the audience is rooting for him the entire time.
George ends up falling for Jane's younger sister, Tess (Malin Åkerman). Tess becomes the character you love to hate, but played it very well and has the potential to play the roles Cameron Diaz has grown out of.
Judy Greer, who is recognizable as the "best friend" character in many movies, plays Katherine's friend, Casey. Playing her typical comical and sassy roll, she adds many laughs to the film.
But the film is not solely a comedy. It touches upon topics like the commercialization of weddings, sibling rivalry, repression of feelings, and the not-so-sweet method of revenge. Overall, the script was very intelligent and witty, and if you are able to get over the predictable aspects, you will be in for a funny movie with great characters played by talented actors and actresses.
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