January 21, 2009

Capsule review: ‘Bride Wars’

‘Bride Wars’ (Fox 2000/Regency) is an amiable if predictable romantic bauble about longtime devoted pals (Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, both in good comic form), who have dreamt since childhood of June weddings at New York’s Plaza Hotel, but then, as adults, have a falling-out just before their much-anticipated nuptials there, after which each sets out to sabotage the other. With the significant moral reservation that both gals are shown to be cohabiting with their fiances, director Gary Winick’s fitfully amusing “chick flick” otherwise has no significant sex or language issues, and there are, at least, some worthy if pat messages of lasting friendship and sensible priorities. Premarital situations and some mildly suggestive dancing. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III—adults, though it’s acceptable for older teens. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG—parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.