Review: Heigl’s ‘27 Dresses’ panders, never charms

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“27Dresses” follows a young woman who is always a bridesmaid, never a bride. Unfortunately, today’s over hyped romantic comedy is always a middling chick flick, never a hoot.

It also stretches credulity to the breaking point. Because “Grey’s Anatomy’s” statuesque blonde bombshell Katherine Heigl has been cast in her first dominant lead role here — after making a feature film splash in last year’s inspired ensemble comedy “Knocked Up” — playing a mousy milquetoast who can’t get herself to the altar.

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