Review of Runaway Bride (1999) by Alexa P — 19 May 2008

One of Julia's best. I love this movie!

This review of Runaway Bride (1999) was written by Alexa P on 19 May 2008.

Runaway Bride has generally received mixed reviews.

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And she is off... The film can not go wrong with the master of romantic teary-eye films directing and Richard Gere wooing Julia Roberts…

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I really enjoyed the chemistry between Richard Gere and Julia Roberts as well as Gere's sexy jawline and a smile that made my own own heart…

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