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Director: Anne Fletcher
Starring: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Edward Burns, Malin Akerman, Judy Greer
Choreographer turned director Anne Fletcher, did a commendable job with an amusing and clever screenplay, from Devil Wears Prada writer, Aline Brosh McKenna that easily won over the rom-com crowd. The smooth dialog dishes out more smiles than laughs, but still manages to gloss over the stereotypical characters and cliched romantic situations. The overall effect is a pleasant, polished and comfortable feature.
Katherine Heigl is Jane Nichols, a responsible and kind-hearted administrative assistant who is secretly in love with her boss, George (Edward Burns), and specializes in being the perfect bridesmaid (guess how many times she’s done it?), while awaiting for her turn to be the blushing bride. Her dream turns into a nightmare when her flighty sister, Tess (Malin Akerman from The Heartbreak Kid) and her secret love George, start a relationship and soon announce their engagement. While hiding her pain, poor Jane is also trying to duck out, as the subject of interest and affection of Kevin, a cynical but perceptive writer. There are some appealing scenes here, especially the montage of her trying on all of her dresses including one based on Gone With The Wind (movie-themed – Cool!). Judy Greer plays Jane’s friend, Casey and supplies most of the humor. It all leads pretty much where you expect it, too, but that’s ok. With films like 27 Dresses, its the journey that’s important, not the destination.
Arline Brosh McKenna lives up to the promise she showed in her Devil Wears Prada film with this light but entertaining comedy about the clumsy and curvy road to love and happiness. While lacking a character as interesting as Miranda Priestly and a performance as arresting as that by Meryl Streep, 27 Dresses is still an entertaining romantic comedy.
