BRIDESMAIDS
Director Paul Feig and producer Judd Apatow team with co-writers Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo for this comedy about a devoted maid of honor whose life falls into ruin as she plans her best friend's dream wedding. Upon hearing the news that Lillian (Maya Rudolph) has gotten engaged, ecstatic Annie (Wiig) leaps at the chance to plan the perfect wedding. With the big day rapidly approaching, Annie struggles to put her romantic and financial woes aside in order to give her dearest friend a day of memories that will last a lifetime. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Director: Paul Feig
Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey
Release Date: May 13, 2011
Rated R for some strong sexuality, and language throughout
Genres: Comedy
Review:
Bridesmaid is a funny movie but it delivers a lot more than you might expect and while it might be shackled with being a “chickflick” it most avoids a lot of the worst clichés of the genre. Starting with a raucous sex scene, Bridesmaids seems like it’d settle into being a Hangover type film with women. In reality it’s something much meatier and even thoughtful. Kristen Wiig, who cowrote this film, is center stage and she truly impresses. Playing a frazzled neurotic woman who’s moments away from a nervous breakdown, she delivers the comedic portions with ease but where she’s truly shines is her ability to deal with the dramatic part. Her performance is the best thing in the film and she’s on key throughout. TV director/actor Paul Feig lets his cast do the work and kind of stays out of the way for the most part. It’s a smart move since the cast is populated with funny women who all shine with limited screen time. Melissa McCarthy is given some of the best lines in the film and leaves a strong impression. Jon Hamm and Chris O'Dowd, as the requisite romantic interest, both have limited roles but are funny with the latter being extremely charming. While the film is strong for the most part, it’s overlong and lags from time to time with the romantic subplot that feels a tad out of place. Even with those issues it’s still an impressive film that really shows off the talents of the cast, Wiig in particular.
B-
love this review! yes, it did drag at some points. and some of the more dramatic scenes could have been better edited. but it was certainly a funny movie. kristin wiig totally carried it, but the rest of the women ceratinly provided some laughs. i wih maya rudolph's character provided some laughs. she's usually so funny.
ReplyDeleteThanks Candice, I was letdown with what they didn't use Maya better, she wasn't really given all that much to do.
ReplyDeleteWe saw an extended preview of the bridal shop/food poisoning scene before Fast Five started and it was the longest 10mins of my life! I hated every minute of it.
ReplyDeleteAll the positive reviews are making me wonder if I missing something but there is something about it that just doesn't appeal.
I am such a miserable person that doesn't do many comedies lol
The trailers really seem to play up that type of humor, ala the bridal shop scene, but it’s not entirely like that. There is more to the movie esp Wiig performance, I was very impressed with her. I’d say check it out when it comes out on video and give it a whirl.
ReplyDeleteI might give it a look but I probably wont. The bridal shop scene was enough to convince me this film wasn't for me
ReplyDeleteIt's a pity it focused on that scene as if the film is cleverer than this type of humour then a lot of people will miss out
I did like Wiig in Paul but she is blacklisted for the moment lol
LOL, I'd be very curious to read your thought if you ever do watch it.
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