Bride Wars

Bride Wars (2009)

  • 11% of critics liked it
    (141 reviews)

  • 56% of users liked it
    (318,317 ratings)

A clerical error tests the lifelong friendship of two brides-to-be by scheduling their respective weddings at the famed Plaza Hotel on the exact same date in this romantic comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson. Ever since they were little girls, Liv (Hudson) and Emma (Hathaway) have bonded… More

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PG, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By
Gary Winick
Written By
Greg DePaul, Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael
Genres
Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 9, 2009 Wide
On DVD
Apr 28, 2009
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com

    You want to see Anne Hathaway in a worthy vehicle? Check out "Rachel Getting Married." You want to see Kate Hudson in a worthy vehicle?Rent a time machine.

  • Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

    Bride Wars makes Sex and the City seem like Jane Austen.

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    There's more cheer to be gained from staring outside at a bleak and desolate winterscape in the twilight of a shortened day than paying good money to endure this example of cinematic offal.

  • Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

    No cues are needed to understand the plot, which feels computer-generated and barely serves to sustain an hour and a half running time.

  • Peter Howell, Toronto Star

    Director Gary Winick has long since abandoned his cool cred from Tadpole and 13 Going on 30 and given himself over to the dark side of making glossy amusements that are about as deep as staring into a snow globe.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Anthony L


    I think the reason I dislike this film so much is because it is so awful but the fact that I'm currently planning my own wedding might have helped. Vacuous people being nasty to each other for 90 mins with no real pay off, not my idea of a great film.

  • Dean !


    An ok if nothing special comedy as 2 life long best friends try to out do each other for their dream wedding day. Quite a good cast and it has a few funny moments as they take increasing steps to get back at each other. Otherwise quite predictable.

  • Bethany M


    Hilarious! Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway thrive off each other. Brilliant!

  • Brad W


    Really dumb and juvenile, didn't have any funny scenes.

  • Candy R


    Two bestfriends have planned their weddings their whole lives for June at the Plaza. They both get engaged at the same time and the wedding is double booked. They do everything to sabotage each other's weddings. Very funny movie. I'd pick Kate over Anne.

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