| Runaway Bride (Widescreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Actors: Marvin Braverman, Joan Cusack, Paul Dooley, Hector Elizondo, Richard Gere
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  182 reviews
Sales Rank: 2829
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 116
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 097363238447
ISBN: 0792160371
UPC: 097363238447
EAN: 9780792160373
ASIN: B00003IPFP
Theatrical Release Date: July 30, 1999
Release Date: January 25, 2000
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Product Description
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
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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 fiance (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
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 No magic this time around. August 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Runaway Bride starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts is their second time teaming up and Garry Marshall directed them in Pretty Woman. I didn't like this film at all, it's considered a romantic comedy but it feels more like a drama, Roberts' character has major commitment issues and it takes 2 hours to figure out why she won't get married, that could have been resolved much quicker! The chemistry between the two actors is not as strong or connvincing like Pretty Woman. Joan Cusack also stars and of course she steals every scene. Runaway Bride had me running from ever watching this fluff again!
 GREAT July 10, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
JULIA ROBERTS AND RICHARD GERE ARE THE BEST WHEN TEAMED TOGETHER IN MOVIES! WISH THERE WERE MORE THEN JUST 2!
CUTE MOVIE.
 Runaway Bride March 22, 2008
37 out of 37 found this review helpful
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. March 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 February 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
got it because i have pretty woman and it just seemed like i should have both
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