NOW ON DVD

27 DRESSES
Rated PG-13
Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman, Judy Greer, Edward Burns


Brian’s Rating       

Sandra Bullock needs to watch her back.

Katherine Heigl is about to take her place in Hollywood. And as I watched the Knocked Up star work in 27 Dresses, now on DVD, I couldn’t help but think that if this movie was made ten years ago, Sandra Bullock would have been cast as the lead in this predictable romantic comedy.

There aren’t too many surprises in this tale of a perennial bridesmaid who finds herself planning her younger sister’s wedding, but there are a couple of things worthy of note.

First, the script is funny. In fact, remarkably so. Second, the language is occasionally shocking, which is something I wasn’t expecting, and something you should be aware of. And finally, the film’s highlight is a barroom dance number involving a familiar Elton John song and the scene ranks among the best singing performances by two onscreen drunks that I’ve ever witnessed.

27 Dresses is a pleasant, engaging movie, but Sandra, we still love you, too.