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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 Hathawa... read more read more...y and Kate Hudson. Ever since they were little girls, Liv (Hudson) and Emma (Hathaway) have bonded over planning their weddings down to the very last detail. Now, both in their mid-twenties, Liv and Emma have each found the men they want to spend the rest of their lives with. But while most of the details regarding their respective weddings don't overlap, the one thing that both Liv and Emma have always dreamt of is holding their ceremony at the legendary Plaza Hotel -- New Your City's ultimate bridal destination. Unfortunately, a simple clerical error has scheduled both of their weddings on the exact same date, at the exact same place. As a high-powered lawyer who's used to getting her way, Liv simply isn't willing to settle for anything less than perfection. And though simple schoolteacher Emma has always placed the needs of others above her own, the prospect of making any sacrifices on her big day brings out her inner bridezilla in ways that shock her unsuspecting friends and family. There was a time when Liv and Emma would have done anything for each other, but now that the two best friends are at odds over who will get their dream wedding and who will have to settle for second best, the lacy gloves are off and it's all-out war. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: April 28, 2009

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  • September 12, 2011
    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.
  • July 2, 2011
    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.
  • June 23, 2011
    Hilarious! Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway thrive off each other. Brilliant!
  • March 13, 2011
    Really dumb and juvenile, didn't have any funny scenes.
  • March 5, 2011
    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.
  • December 22, 2010
    Are you kidding me? Does that really happens in real life? I mean I've seen people fighting over stupid reasons but what the heck was this? And the ending was too much! I think the word coincidence.would be a proper word for it. Anyway, this was predictable. I didn't laugh... read moreed at most of the funny parts. I did liked Kate Hudson's reaction after that hair dye disaster and also couple of scenes. But that's it.
  • August 12, 2010
    Was forced to watch this shit whilst on holiday. If I would have known how bad it was, I would have prefered to have dug my own eyes out with a spoon.
  • August 2, 2010
    Fun but threadbare.
  • July 23, 2010
    Even though it's a total guilty pleasure movie, I still really loved it. Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson are so good together and it's actually pretty original. While it was made to mainly show off the rockin bods of both actresses, I feel like it really touched on the obsession th... read moreat so many girls have with marriage. For a deemed chick flick, it's actually really funny and doesn't parade around any man hating behavior or follow a typical boy meets girl scenario.
  • June 25, 2010
    this sucked a lot, skip this. F

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Richard Roeper
February 8, 2009
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. Full Review

Peter Rainer
January 16, 2009
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

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

James Berardinelli
January 12, 2009
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. Full Review

Joe Morgenstern
January 9, 2009
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. Full Review

Peter Howell
January 9, 2009
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... Full Review

Mary F. Pols
January 9, 2009
Mary F. Pols, TIME Magazine

In the end, the movie owes its mild success to Anne Hathaway, who makes it watchable. Full Review

Reyhan Harmanci
January 9, 2009
Reyhan Harmanci, San Francisco Chronicle

In these recessionary times, it's not just misogynistic to assume that intelligent women turn into feral dogs at the sight of a Tiffany gift box, but it's also beside the point. Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
January 9, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Even if you can get past the boneheaded premise, the picture feels halfhearted in its construction. Full Review

Carrie Rickey
January 9, 2009
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer

How bad can a movie be, with Goldilocks Hudson and Cinderella Hathaway? So excruciating that Hudson's sunshine can't warm it and Hathaway's rose redolence can't mask its stink. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
January 9, 2009
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

All in all, it's a good girlfriend movie and a decent date-night picture. Full Review

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    • Emma: [to Liv] Your wedding's gonna be huge, just like your ass at prom.
    • Marion St. Claire: Angela, for example, will die dead.

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