Review of Runaway Bride (1999) by Des S — 23 Feb 2015

One of the best romantic comedies of the 90s.

This review of Runaway Bride (1999) was written by Des S on 23 Feb 2015.

Runaway Bride has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Micheline S (132) on 06 Jun 2013

I don't really care for Richard Gere, ok storyline but would never see it again…

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By Justin O (930) on 31 Oct 2012

A movie with potential, but poor plot and forced chemistry make this one forgettable…

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By Chignon24 (2) on 10 May 2021

SYNOPSIS In a last-ditch effort to save his tarnished career, a big-city reporter (Gere) chases a scoop about a mercurial, small-town girl…

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By Hobie P (400) on 13 Apr 2013

I've hatted this movie since it was first released,and I was 5…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 03 Nov 2017

The difference between Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride is that we can no longer buy Roberts in her tearful romantic-melancholy mode…

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By Josías G (212) on 07 Nov 2014

3 stars bc I love a good rom-comâ??ï¸…

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By Amheretojudge (1,029) on 12 Sep 2019

Even when they slow dance after being with the audience for a while, I didn't see any spark…

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By Jocey D (500) on 17 Apr 2013

Please take advise from the first word of the film title... And don't look back…

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By Sara J (321) on 19 Jul 2018

Julia Roberts can do no wrong, except when she is put in movies with Richard Gere. I will never understand his appeal…

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By Rawballs B (532) on 26 Mar 2013

I enjoyed it!!!.... the running away from a wedding truly funny especially to be done by Roberts…

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