Review of 27 Dresses (2008) by Chris D — 16 May 2013

Ok. people keep telling me this is a cute movie.

This review of 27 Dresses (2008) was written by Chris D on 16 May 2013.

27 Dresses has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jenn B (184) on 16 Dec 2014

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By Sheana H (2) on 23 Nov 2014

It did more or less keep me watching until the end, but I have to say this movie was ridiculous, predictable, and in some ways, disturbing…

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By Ching T (50) on 23 Jul 2016

7/23/2016: Not a bad movie actually. Heigl was beautiful and very likable along with the test of the cast…

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A mediocre rom-com with few redeeming qualities. The character conflicts feel forced and character actions seem difficult to believe…

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Mostly silly and always frothy, as sugary at times as wedding-cake frosting but tempered with a welcome strain of sour grapes, mostly doled…

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