- Film Review
- Reviewed By Dave Aldridge
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3 out of 5
In this fluffy, New York-set romantic comedy, Katherine Heigl (Knocked Up) plays Jane, a woman who is always the bridesmaid, never the bride - and she has 27 bridesmaid dresses in her wardrobe to prove it. Her story attracts the attention of newspaper wedding columnist Kevin (James Marsden). He falls for Jane, but she has eyes only for her oddly oblivious boss, George (Edward Burns), whose interest lies with her sister Tess (Malin Akerman). This being Hollywood, of course, there are no prizes for guessing how these issues are resolved. The target audience for Anne Fletcher's film is unashamedly feminine and it duly delivers no surprises - yet there is something oddly reassuring about that. It's like the cinematic equivalent of an old comfort blanket.
Plot Summary
Romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl, Malin Akerman and James Marsden. Jane Nichols is the best friend a girl could have; not only is she willing to serve as bridesmaid (and has 27 dresses to prove it), but will also help organise the wedding. Then the possibility of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man she's secretly in love with prompts the perennial wallflower to take stock of her life.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Jane Nichols
- Katherine Heigl
- Kevin Doyle
- James Marsden
- Tess
- Malin Akerman
- Casey
- Judy Greer
- Maureen
- Melora Hardin
- Hal
- Brian Kerwin
- Trent
- Maulik Pancholy
- Gina the goth
- Krysten Ritter
- George
- Edward Burns
- Young Tess
- Charli Barcena
- Young Jane
- Peyton List
- Boat bride
- Alexa Havins
Crew
- Director
- Anne Fletcher
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