27 Dresses

I just saw 27 Dresses and I have to say after all the mix reviews, I had a good time. I’m not a huge fan of romantic comedies and I knew from the trailer exactly where the plot was going, but I still thought that they had enough cute, funny moments to sustain my attention. I particularly like going to see it with a girlfriend on Super Bowl Sunday, but that’s a whole other discussion.

I must say I was worried and excited before seeing it. I have been working on this wedding comedy for almost a year now (on and off), so I had to check out another movie about the same subject. Mine is not a rom-com, though, it’s more about women and how insane they can go while planning a wedding. Oh, and it’s about so much more. I guess you’ll have to read it to truly understand.

I was relieved. There are almost no similarities between this movie and my script. Aside from some of the abuse bridesmaids can get. And the lack of appreciation brides seem to have for the money and time invested in their “special day.” Okay, I had promised myself I wouldn’t go into a rampage about my one time experience as a bridesmaid. There’s a reason why I had a small wedding without any fuss or puffy dresses.

I came home wishing I had the script in front of me. I haven’t been able to find it online. I was also surprised to see how many stories can come out with just the backdrop of a wedding. I told an older friend awhile back that it felt like it was wedding season. She told me: “That’s your twenties for you.” I guess that’s why we can’t stop writing about it.