The Short List of Things to Do

A guide to what you should see and what you should skip — and what you won't be able to avoid

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Jane (Katherine Heigl) is smart and efficient, the cheeriest co-dependent. So naturally she's the one who's 27 times a bridesmaid in this generic comedy about career anxiety, sibling rivalry and marital panic. The film was a box-office hit, but its tempo and values are drearily sitcom.

Grade: C

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