Bride Wars
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Metascore
24 out of 100

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3.7 out of 10

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 71 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen, Kate Hudson
  • Summary: Liv and Emma are best friends who since childhood have planned every detail of their respective weddings. At the top of their bridal "must have" list: a ceremony at New York's ultimate bridal destination, the Plaza Hotel. Now, at age 26, they're both about to get married; they're about to realize their dreams; and they're about to live happily ever after. Or maybe not--when a clerical error causes a clash in wedding dates - they're now to be married on the same date! - Liv, Emma and their lifelong friendship are put to the ultimate test. Now, the two best friends who'd do anything for each other, find themselves in a no-holds-barred, take-no-prisoners struggle that threatens to erupt into all-out war. (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 23 out of 30
  1. Premiere
    Reviewed by: Olivia Putnal
    88
    Sometimes the only funny stuff is in the trailers, but not so here. Kristen Johnson was especially adept at stealing some scenes.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Stina Chyn
    70
    A chick flick in the purest sense--it's not about men or falling in love--and is quite funny.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    50
    Bride Wars is pretty thin soup. The characters have no depth or personality, no quirks or complications, no conversation.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    38
    Bride Wars really does not capture the mood of the moment. It comes from a different time, a different planet.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 9 out of 21
  1. MeganP.
    10
    I Absolutely Loved It!! It Was Funny And The Acting Is Great! The Other Reviews Are Too Harsh!
  2. kingshahid
    8
    The movie was fairly entertaining but a little on the goofy side and with many parts unbelievable. Hathaway had drawn my attention into this one - and other than that the story was mildly interesting even though a bit ludicrous (not in a good way). I still have to give it above average though... not the worst or close to it.… Expand
  3. Matty
    7
    Well, it wasn't anything special, but I wouldn't call it bad. But yeah, chick flick haters, avoid. Casual chick flick fans (like me), rent it. Bigger chick flick/wedding movie/Kate Hudson/Anne Hathaway fans, see it any way you can. I think some of the bashing of this movie comes from bias and overexpectency due to Anne Hathaway's performance in "Rachel Getting Married". However, I'll admit, this is my first time seeing Anne Hathaway in a movie that I give below an 8 to (I've only seen her in The Princess Diaries 1 and 2, Get Smart, RGM, and The Devil Wears Prada).… Expand
  4. heyitsmegrif4
    4
    Besides the huge amount of cliches and the large lack of laughs, along with the self referential story; the film has a surprising amount of heart, and solid performances from Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson. I give this movie 36%.… Expand

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