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List Price: $9.98 | | Label: Paramount
Salesrank: 2387
Released: January 25, 2000 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A newspaper columnist becomes intrigued by a small-town woman who repeatedly leaves grooms at the altar.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 2-JAN-2007
Media Type: DVD
Description of Runaway Bride (Widescreen Edition):
It took nearly a decade to find a mutually agreeable screenplay, but the stars and director of Pretty Woman finally reunited to make Runaway Bride, wisely avoiding any attempt to recapture the 1990 film's elusive magic. The result is a perfectly pleasant romantic comedy that would've fared better critically (despite boffo box office) if it hadn't been overshadowed by its blockbuster predecessor. It's certainly a more credible film than Pretty Woman, trading a far-fetched fairy tale (hooker hooks up with tycoon? bah!) for a more amiably conventional plot about big-city reporter Ike Graham (Richard Gere) who falls for a small-town handywoman Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) with a nasty habit of fleeing from the altar in a recurring state of premarital panic.
Both characters are instantly likable, and the smooth dialogue by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott only occasionally panders to sitcom cuteness. And despite his routine sacrifice of subtle craft for commercial appeal, director Garry Marshall knows when to trust his stars and material, lending this movie a casual charm (aided by a terrific supporting cast) that never feels forced or artificial. The whole thing's utterly predictable, riding on the suspenseless question of whether Maggie will dump her sports-nut fiancé (Christopher Meloni) and tie the knot with Ike. It's a foregone conclusion after the usual games of romantic cat and mouse, but the chemistry between Roberts and Gere is undeniable, and with a decade's worth of additional stardom between them, they shine as brightly as ever. --Jeff Shannon
Runaway Bride (Widescreen Edition) Reviews:
GREAT 
2008-07-10 - JULIA ROBERTS AND RICHARD GERE ARE THE BEST WHEN TEAMED TOGETHER IN MOVIES! WISH THERE WERE MORE THEN JUST 2!
CUTE MOVIE.
Runaway Bride 
2008-03-22 - This film reunited Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in a film that is more of a miss than a hit. The plot isn't that well developed feeling contrived and boring at times. The music is the only bright spot, and it is a must have. The chemistry that Roberts and Gere are so well known for is sadly missing. They looked like they weren't even having fun making it. Even the superb supporting cast cannot save this film.
Simply yours.
2008-03-21 - See Julia Roberts in wedding grown. See Richard Gere's eyes talk. Why do brides carry a needle in their wedding night? Here is the answer. Spoiler.
This is a special edition dvd. Which includes trailer ,commentary and Music Video of Dixie Chicks - Ready to Run.
ok
2008-02-06 - got it because i have pretty woman and it just seemed like i should have both
Love These Two Actors!
2007-04-09 - Runaway Bride is one of my all-time favorite movies. I loved Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, and I love them even more in this movie. Their chemistry is magical. And it's a true testament to their talent to play opposite one another again but as totally different characters and manage to pull it off!
