There is no way that I could write this blog without including this movie. When I think of rom coms, this is definitely a film that comes to mind. I had seen bits and pieces of it as a child, but I did not get the chance to watch it all the way through until this year. What film might this be? None other than 27 Dresses.

Summary

As a woman who puts everyone else’s needs before her own, Jane (Katherine Heigl) is the go-to-gal when it comes to wedding planning. After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times for her friends, Jane finally starts to question her resolve when her sister Tess (Malin Akerman) gets engaged to the man she is secretly in love with: her boss George (Edward Burns). Her life is shaken up even more when wedding reporter Kevin (James Marsden) enters the picture.

A Fashion Show To Remember

One of the few scenes that I saw as a kid and stuck with me through the years was Jane’s at-home fashion show of every bridesmaid gown she had acquired over the years. These dresses are one of the backbones of the movie as the inspiration for its title.

Jane has not thrown out a single dress (which I must admit is a little strange for someone who lives in a New York apartment). With so many of them, she had to dedicate an entire wardrobe to their storage. When Kevin visits Jane’s apartment, he notices the overflowing amount of gowns and requests a viewing of every single one. I love this part of the movie so much because you get to see Jane open up as a person and let loose while trying on the dresses. What makes it even more entertaining is that every one of the dresses is so different. There is everything from cow-girl chic to a goth look.

Karaoke And Some Laughs

Another absolutely iconic scene from this film has to be when Kevin and Jane get stranded in at a dive bar in the middle of nowhere during a rainstorm. As cliche as the whole “stranded because of a storm” scene is, what I love about this one is the karaoke. The two break into a rendition of “Bennie and the Jets”. Both a little tipsy, they let loose and end up dancing on the bar counter, feeling themselves and having a good time. This is one of those cases where the perfect song is paired with the perfect rom-com, and it is always a delight to watch.

My Thoughts

I would not say by any means that 27 Dresses is the best romantic comedy ever made. It is definitely cliche and predictable, but for me, it is still enjoyable to watch. I will say that the iconic scenes described previously are some of the only parts that give the film a sense of uniqueness. However, I would still watch 27 Dresses again. After all, I did say this blog would not be complete without a review of it!