27 Dresses

| 2008

Directed by: Anne Fletcher

Main Plot

"27 Dresses," directed by Anne Fletcher, follows Jane Nichols, a perpetual bridesmaid who has served in 27 weddings but has yet to find her own true love. Jane is a selfless romantic who secretly harbors feelings for her boss, George. Her world is turned upside down when her younger sister, Tess, arrives and quickly wins George's heart, leading to their engagement. Meanwhile, a cynical journalist named Kevin Doyle takes an interest in Jane's story, initially for a career-boosting article but gradually develops genuine feelings for her. As Jane navigates the complexities of her sister's wedding and her own romantic entanglements, she learns to assert her own desires and confronts the reality of her unrequited love. The film explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the importance of standing up for oneself, all wrapped in a light-hearted romantic comedy.

Characters

  • Katherine Heigl plays Jane Nichols, a perpetual bridesmaid who secretly loves her boss while planning her sister's wedding to him, leading to personal revelations and romantic twists.
  • James Marsden plays Kevin Doyle, a cynical journalist who writes a story about Jane's perpetual bridesmaid role, ultimately falling in love with her.
  • Malin Akerman plays Tess, the self-centered sister who complicates Jane's life by getting engaged to the man Jane secretly loves.

Ending Explained

In the movie "27 Dresses," directed by Anne Fletcher, the protagonist, Jane Nichols, played by Katherine Heigl, is a perpetual bridesmaid who has been in 27 weddings but has never been a bride herself. Throughout the film, Jane grapples with her unrequited love for her boss, George, and her complicated relationship with her younger sister, Tess, who becomes engaged to George under false pretenses. The climax occurs when Jane exposes Tess's deceit at their engagement party, leading to the breakup of Tess and George. Meanwhile, Jane develops a romantic relationship with Kevin Doyle, a cynical wedding journalist who initially writes a disparaging article about her but later falls in love with her. In the conclusion, Jane realizes her true feelings for Kevin and decides to pursue her own happiness. The film ends with Jane and Kevin's wedding, where she wears a beautiful dress and is surrounded by the 27 brides whose weddings she had previously attended. This final scene symbolizes Jane's transition from always being a bridesmaid to finally becoming a bride, embracing her own love story and happiness.

Anne Fletcher Comedy Romance Katherine Heigl James Marsden Malin Akerman