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27 Dresses

(2008, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Edward Burns, Katherine Heigl, James Marsden)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Frothy wedding romcom is fun but unimaginative.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Nothing too bad for the romcom genre, though there are the requisite plot-driving shenanigans: A woman pretends to be someone she's not to land a fiancé ... who happens to be the man her sister loves; a reporter deceives a woman, making her think he's writing about something else when she's actually the subject of his exposé; a woman humiliates her sister at her engagement party. The overall message (that women aren't happy unless they're the bride, instead of the bridesmaid) feels a bit dated.
  • Violence:

    A woman slaps a man (hard) after he wrongs her; two sisters argue loudly, with one throwing objects at the other.
  • Sex:

    Deep kissing and making out (on a couch and in a car); sexual innuendoes (e.g. "walk of shame" and hooking up at weddings); a woman stands in her lingerie during a dress fitting.
  • Language:

    A fairly generous sprinkling of the word "s--t," plus "whore" and "a--hole."
  • Consumerism:

    Visible/referenced brands include Budweiser (a bottle appears fairly prominently in one scene) and Filofax; the dressing room of Amsale, a wedding dress designer, is shown in one scene.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Lots of drinking at wedding receptions; in a major scene, the two leads get plastered after drinking lots of hard liquor and beer.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About 27 Dresses

Parents need to know that although this film is fairly charming and no more objectionable, content-wise, than most other Hollywood romantic comedies (that is, if you don't object to movies that fully embrace romcom clichés), there is a fairly liberal sprinkling of swear words (particularly "s--t") and drinking. The message -- that women aren't truly happy if they're always the bridesmaid but never the bride -- verges on being a little overly retro, but since the movie is so frothy, it manages to get away with that such old-fashioned thinking. Star Katherine Heigl was in the hit comedy Knocked Up, so teens (particularly girls) will likely be interested.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the film's message. What's wrong with being a bridesmaid? Is a woman truly not happy if she's never the bride? How does Hollywood contribute to this thinking? Families can also discuss weddings: Have they become, as one character says in the movie, an industry that capitalizes on romantic ideals? What truly makes a wedding special, if it's not the presents, the fancy dresses, and the over-the-top receptions?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Pretty Good

    An alright movie, pretty funny. Love the leads. Overall, I think teens will like it the most.

  2. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Loved it!!!!!!!!!

    omg i luved this movie i watch it every time it comes on its so funny and romantic it's just perfect for a girls night in

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Loved it

    loved it soo much! it is a chickflick movie you can see with the girls! it has a good ending!

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    My daughter and I liked it. Typical sibling rivalry, loves lost, then new loves gained. Good chick flick. One "sex scene" didn't show anything embarrassing. Some language. Good message, blood is thicker than any problem. In the end, they're sisters and that is all that matters.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title off for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative role models

    not my favorite movie.

    I guess it was o.k. Some parts I had to close my eyes in. But over all i think it was preety well.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    Nothing New!

    Doesn't it bug you when people say "on for 2" on a pg-13 movie? It's rated pg-13 for a reason! Anyhow, this movie was cute, but predictable! There were a couple innuendoes and uncomfortable, but nothing new for a romcom.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    THIS WAS

    The movie LOOKS good, but looks can be desiving. It was , i hate it. I wish i could get my money. Yeah, it was that !!!!!!!

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

    Mostly Stupid

    Nothing concerned me. Kind of funny.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Very cute!

    A very cute movie with only a few suggestive scenes or words. a good movie for fourteen year olds.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0

    Not appropriate for younger kids

    This movie was very funny and the plot line was good, but it is not appropriate for younger children. There is a lot of cursing and some scenarios that I, sixteen years old, was uncomfortable watching.

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    GREAT movie

    Yes, this movie has some - iffy behavior and language, but it is a very entertaining movie that has a good story to it. Funny at times, sad at times, but the original romance story lingers within the story line.

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    really good

    This movie was really good. it is rated pg 13 but they could have rated it pg. i think the only reason they did not is because i dont think little kids would enjoy it as much as older people. ithink people 9 and up would love this movie. my 7 year old sister lost interest at some parts. i think you sould go watch it now.

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I cried! I laughed!

    this was an awesome movie. the swearing and the sexual behavior at time was a little iffy(making out on a couch and in a car) but overall an excellent movie...i would definitely reccomend this movie for anyone over 12

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Yellow for 12 plus

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    fantastic!

    A complete chick flick, but i loved it! A great romance comedy i especially recommend for women! Totally awsome!

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Trailer Spoiled the Best Scenes

    A couple of connecting plots, very predictable! A lot of back and fourth with the main charactors. All the funny parts where advertised. Overall not nearly as good as How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Which would be a movie I would recommend to those who want to watch this one. Story lines not very realistic, extreme exagerations of real life. Overall entertaining. Would make a cute bridesmaid gift if your getting married soon.

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 2.0

    Was hoping for more

    It was ok. Didn't totally hold my attention. Was so hoping for more.

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Very good!

    loved it!so funny and not as adult as Juno! very good acting job also! lots of funny parts but also sad! barvo!

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