27 Dresses (2008)
Altruistic Jane finds herself facing her worst nightmare as her younger sister announces her engagement to the man Jane secretly adores.
Details
Budget
$30,000,000
Rating
6/10 (3175 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Fox 2000 Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Dune Entertainment III
About 27 Dresses
The 2008 film "27 Dresses" explores themes of love, sibling relationships, and self-discovery within the romantic comedy genre. The story centers on Jane, who consistently prioritizes others, particularly as a bridesmaid in numerous weddings. Her personal life becomes complicated when her younger sister gets engaged to a man Jane secretly cares for.
The film delves into the challenges of navigating personal desires while managing family expectations and the desire to please others. It combines comedic elements with romantic drama, set against a backdrop of wedding planning and journalistic pursuits. The narrative also includes a reporter's perspective, adding a layer to the main character's journey.
Critically, the film received mixed reception, with an average vote of 6 out of 10 from over 3000 votes on TMDB. It holds a 41% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 47/100 on Metacritic, alongside a 6.1/10 from IMDb based on a significant number of user ratings.
Why you might be searching for 27 Dresses
People are often searching for "27 Dresses" due to its well-known premise involving a woman who has been a bridesmaid many times over. The film's romantic comedy elements, the focus on sibling dynamics, and the central character's journey of navigating unrequited love and self-assertion are memorable aspects.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer, despite acknowledging the film's traditionally 'girly' nature, admitted to genuinely enjoying the movie.
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You can stream *27 Dresses* on Disney+ and Netflix. It is also available for purchase or rental on Apple TV.
*27 Dresses* is not based on a true story. It is a romantic comedy film written by Aline Brosh McKenna.
At the end of *27 Dresses*, Jane realizes her feelings for her boss, George, have faded after a brief kiss, and she quits her job. She then finds Kevin at another wedding and declares her love for him. One year later, Jane and Kevin get married in a beach ceremony, with all 27 brides for whom Jane had been a bridesmaid serving as her bridesmaids, each wearing the dress Jane wore at their weddings.
*27 Dresses* received mixed to average reviews from critics. While Katherine Heigl's performance was praised, some critics found the plot to be clichéd and formulaic.