Bridesmaids: A Movie ReviewI was very tempted to see this movie when it first came out, but after so much buzz about it, I shied from it, worried the movie wouldn't live up to its reputation.
I am SO glad I went to see this! I can now see why this movie has done so well in the theaters, grossing over 100 million. What a funny movie! The cast is mostly female, with a few men thrown in to round out the story.
It's more than a wedding movie, more than just about a bridesmaid and the bride. It's about friendship and the changes that comes with growing up, and, well, living. The comedy is dirty, smart, gross, and just plain laugh-out-loud funny.
Kristen Wiig, who plays Annie, the titular character, is spot on and enormously entertaining. She laughs when she should laugh, and has a way of saying nothing and emotes more with her expressions than words could say.
The groom's sister, played by Melissa McCarthy, steals the show. She is hilarious. I want to say more, to describe the plot, but heck, it's about a bridesmaid. Go from there. You really have to see it to fully enjoy the different characters, the jealousies, the rivalry, and the loss and gain of confidence and best friends.
Note: This is a rated R movie. I wouldn't take a young child to see it. Language and sexual situations make it inappropriate for a kid, in my opinion. It's more a woman movie than one for guys, but all the men in the audience with me laughed their *sses off. If the first scene doesn't throw you for a raucous loop, I don't know what will. I'm
still laughing thinking about it. Worth a second watch, for sure. And video, oh yeah.
I give it an
A+. Smart dialogue, great plot, intriguing characters, and one hell of a submarine sandwich. :) See it and you'll agree.
I'm a regular blogger at Hitting the Hot Spot, Total E-Bound's blog. But I'm getting really busy writing and taking care of my website and blog upkeep, so I'm handing over the reins to Ayla Ruse. So June 22nd is my last day there. Pop on over and see some spectacular pictures of Bend, Oregon. I'm still agog to be spending my summer wearing shorts near snow, but go figure. It's a blast. :)
Bridesmaids: A Movie Review
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