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• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  <b>Bachelorette</b> was not funny nor entertaining. I was quite bored and annoyed by almost all of these characters. Regan, Katie, and Gena are self absorbed and awful to their loyal friend Becky. The way they talked about her as if she was undeserving of marriage to a… More
  <b>Bachelorette</b> was not funny nor entertaining. I was quite bored and annoyed by almost all of these characters. Regan, Katie, and Gena are self absorbed and awful to their loyal friend Becky. The way they talked about her as if she was undeserving of marriage to a decent looking guy and being happy because she is a fubluscious gal is something I find really gross and petty. I'm not a fan of catty biotches in life or in movies (which is why I have a lot of guy friends). I actually liked Gena and Clyde when they were off by themselves. I think Lizzy Caplan and Adam Scott were the only good things to come out of the film. I love Rebel Wilson, but she was not used nearly enough in this film. It's not something I would see again.

• Manu G

  
  Snappy, Bitchy, and Surprisingly Fun! Decent funny movie! This movie is funny once you get it. There is a big dip in quality the middle of the film and it gets below average, but the writing upkicks again and it ends well. The overall trouble with this film is the characters and… More
  Snappy, Bitchy, and Surprisingly Fun! Decent funny movie! This movie is funny once you get it. There is a big dip in quality the middle of the film and it gets below average, but the writing upkicks again and it ends well. The overall trouble with this film is the characters and friendships are not established very well. As a result, it takes a while for the viewer to believe the premise of the movie. Overall, 'Bachelorette' is a smart and a darkly funny story of flawed but vulnerable ladies in a one crazy night. On the night of one of their old high school friend's wedding three irresponsible and capricious bridesmaids reunite for one last bachelorette bacchanal in the Big Apple. They unintentionally create a mess of their best friend Becky's wedding dress, before she marries her sweetheart Dale. They attempt to repair the situation by spending the evening before and morning of the wedding desperate to get the dress to Becky on time before the wedding starts, whilst discovering themselves and what they truly want from their lives along the way.

• Nicki M

  
  Kind of disappointing. I didn't hate it, but for a comedy, it was low on laughs. I think the only even vaguely likeable one out of the three girls was Isla Fisher, and actually she was pretty horrible too, but kind of dumb, so you could laugh at it. Kristen Dunst I have never… More
  Kind of disappointing. I didn't hate it, but for a comedy, it was low on laughs. I think the only even vaguely likeable one out of the three girls was Isla Fisher, and actually she was pretty horrible too, but kind of dumb, so you could laugh at it. Kristen Dunst I have never before seen so harsh on screen. The third girl I didn't recognize as an actress and I didn't like her at all. Rebel Wilson is the only one you can really like here, but her screen time is less than the other three. Maybe I just expected better because of the cast. I will have to watch it again sometime with my lowered expectations.

• John H

  
  Charlie's angels get drunk, rip a wedding dress, and spend all night trying to fix it while having sex on the side. Great...

• c0up  

  
  'Bachelorette'. Cliched, enjoyable fare ruined every time Rebel Wilson opened her mouth with that terrible U.S. accent #FemaleSamWorthington

• Carlos M

  
  This is probably what The Hangover would have been like had it been made using female characters. A raunchy version of Bridesmaids that is dirtier, more politically incorrect and funny as hell - gladly lacking that typical sentimentality found in most comedies today.

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"This is all fucked up. I'm gonna walk in wearing my pajamas like I'm fucking Michael Jackson."</i> Three friends are asked to be bridesmaids at a wedding of a woman they used to ridicule back in high school. <center><font size=+2… More
  <i>"This is all fucked up. I'm gonna walk in wearing my pajamas like I'm fucking Michael Jackson."</i> Three friends are asked to be bridesmaids at a wedding of a woman they used to ridicule back in high school. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> If you took the characters from Bridesmaids and stripped them of their likability, then you would have the characters from Bachelorette. Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan and Isla Fisher play three friends who were the popular girls in high school, but are now just a pack of bitter, quarter life crisis bitches. Brought together the night before the wedding of the 4th member of their crew, (the highly underutilized Rebel Wilson), the jealous girls go on a drug fueled rampage and seem to be hell bent on destroying their so-called friend's wedding. They don't like themselves, or anyone around them, which makes it hard to like them. That being said, the script written by newcomer director Leslye Headland is brazenly honest. Although the characters produced by Headland's script are hard to like, they are easily believable and bizarrely funny. You see these kinds of selfish, materialistic and egocentric women all the time. I guess this is just a story told from their side of things. If you can make it past the anger and deep emotional scars that these kinds of girls leave on everything around them, then you will probably enjoy the harsh humor that comes Bachelorette. Dunst, Caplan, Fisher and Wilson are all funny together and deliver solid performances that help keep this tale of grown up mean girls afloat.

• Markus R

  
  Though I do applaud the trailblazing mentality which sees more and more high profile production companies releasing their films on iTunes a month before their big screen release date, the fact that "Bachelorette" turned out to be a monumental disappointment, at this point… More
  Though I do applaud the trailblazing mentality which sees more and more high profile production companies releasing their films on iTunes a month before their big screen release date, the fact that "Bachelorette" turned out to be a monumental disappointment, at this point trumps all other feelings I have towards this film. In yet another film from Will Ferrell's production company Gary Sanchez Productions, written and directed by Leslye Headland, "Bachelorette" stars Kristen Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan and Rebel Wilson. But, no need to pay any attention to the cast of really talented female leads here, because their talents are utterly wasted in this horribly unfunny and elongated episode of "Bridezillas". In fact, the best thing in this film was Adam Scott, who plays an ex-boyfriend of one of the women in question. And why he is the best thing in this film is simply because all of the other characters here are so mean, whinny and impossible to root for. So, it's not so much that Scott gives a noteworthy performance, but more so that everyone else here (especially the women) are so damn unwatchable, as they scream and cry at each other for 90 minutes. But this aspect comes as no surprise, as Headland has written a script with characters and dialogue that are so terribly constructed, that in no time at all "Bachelorette" becomes void of any entertainment value. Side Note: OK, so before I get too far into this review and am deemed a woman hater (again) or sent nasty emails about how "I can't just accept a cast full of strong female leads", I want to remind everyone (again) of how unimpressed I was with the "Hangover" and couldn't stand that God awful sequel "Hangover 2". And while my thoughts on those films have no merit on how miserable I thought "Bachelorette" was, I feel a need to (once again) defend myself against the irrational past accusations brought on by others, accusing me of being harder on comedies showcasing a group of female actresses (a la "Bridesmaids") vs. your average bromance comedies. The Plot: Though this film is named "Bachelorette" it is not about a bachelorette party (as many would have guessed) but yet another film surrounding a group of "old girl-friends" reuniting after years of estrangement because of the sudden announcement of a wedding. The friends in question are Regan, the meanest control-freak you'd ever want to meet (played by Dunst) Gena, the eccentric drug addict (played by Caplan) Katie, the annoying ditz/drug addict (played by Fisher) and Becky, the fat friend none of the other girls like, who is also the one getting married (played by Wilson). "Bachelorette" basically chronicles the hectic 48 hour period before the wedding, that promises to change this group of "friends" (and I use this term loosely) forever. The truth is, my synopsis here is more entertaining that anything "Bachelorette" has to offer. Right off the bat, audiences will find themselves wondering how this group of bickering women (who constantly make hateful and snide comments about one another) are considered to be best friends. And it's all down-hill from there, as audiences are then forced to sit through what can only be described as: less of a comedy and more a bag full of cliché high school-esque situations and "poor me" monologues. Furthermore, any attempt by Headland to write scenes of depth and heart are constantly overshadowed by of mounds of lazily written/unnecessarily vulgar jokes that consistently miss their target, a series of absurd conversations that lead to even more absurd revelations (in a sloppy attempt at bypassing transitions) and (worst of all) Lizzy Caplan screaming at the top of her lungs, waving her arms about like a crazy woman and overacting for the entirety of the film. "Bachelorette" vs. "Bridesmaids": If you know my work, then you know that I was one of very few that was not a fan of last year's (girl's can do it to) comedy "Bridesmaids"; equating it to a series of hit and very miss SNL skits. Yes, I know; it sounds like I hate everything. And while I really don't like to judge one movie off of another simply because of a similarity in premise, the "Bachelorette" story structure is so astoundingly familiar that it quickly becomes obvious that Headland, Ferrell and friends where trying to piggyback on the immense success of "Bridesmaids". And I guess that wouldn't be so bad if what Headland had come up with was entertaining at all. Instead, she comes up with a comedy that is devastatingly unfunny with characters that are (again) all (EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM) annoyingly unlikable and mean. Any faint praise I gave to "Bridesmaids" in the past cannot be transferred to this miserable story about miserable people. In short, even though this may be damning with faint praise, watching "Bachelorette" really did give me a new found appreciation for "Bridesmaids"...which still doesn't mean I liked "Bridesmaids". Final Thought: Again, and I hate to keep saying this, but the current overall positive audience reaction to this film makes it clear that people are so desperate to see a raunchy, all female comedy that they will eat up anything put in front of them starring four female "best friends" being catty to each other, no matter how irritating the characters may be or how poorly written the story is. I, for one, am a critic who wants to see said raunchy female comedy, but done well. So that is why, with the amount of talented female directors and writers in Hollywood today, I am surprised that an immensely subpar movie like "Bachelorette" is even seen as a step forward in the world of female driven films. Follow me on Twitter @moviesmarkus

• KJ P

  
  The thing that is so great about this film is the fact that it is completely unoriginal, but still feels the opposite while watching it. It does not have the comedy that "Bridesmaids" had a couple years ago, but the dramatic subtle moments are far superior and add much more… More
  The thing that is so great about this film is the fact that it is completely unoriginal, but still feels the opposite while watching it. It does not have the comedy that "Bridesmaids" had a couple years ago, but the dramatic subtle moments are far superior and add much more depth to the characters. While watching it, you will role your eyes throughout the first half hour as a wedding goes awry the night before and the bridesmaid run around town to fix the dress, but each character really has their moment to shine, and it shows. This film is tagged as a comedy, but I didn't laugh much, instead I smiled at how sweet the heart of the film was. "Bachelorette" has a certain feel to it that I really enjoyed. Check it out!

• Dann M

  
  Bachelorette is yet another failed Hangover wannabe that doesn't have enough charm or charisma to pull off a raunch comedy. The story follows a former high school clique that gets back together when one of them gets engaged. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan, Isla… More
  Bachelorette is yet another failed Hangover wannabe that doesn't have enough charm or charisma to pull off a raunch comedy. The story follows a former high school clique that gets back together when one of them gets engaged. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher, and Adam Scott, who all give pretty good performances. Most of the comedy's hit and miss, but there's some clever satire and insightful commentary on post-high school friendships and midlife struggles. A haphazard comedy, Bachelorette is unfocused and callous, but it's able to deliver some laughs.

• Jeff B

  
  Never a Bridesmaids but always a joyride, Bachelorette hilariously wears its heartlessness on its sleeve. Insomuch as this statement sounds like a deficit, it's this comedy's Hard Knock ruthlessness that winningly sets it apart from such other wedding parties behaving badly… More
  Never a Bridesmaids but always a joyride, Bachelorette hilariously wears its heartlessness on its sleeve. Insomuch as this statement sounds like a deficit, it's this comedy's Hard Knock ruthlessness that winningly sets it apart from such other wedding parties behaving badly flicks such as The Hangover, its sequel, and Bridesmaids. As poorly as the characters in those other comedies acted, they at least demonstrated either an aw-shucks earnestness or plucky can-do spirit before going all Wedding Bell Blue. Here, the bitchiness comes out like a cornered cat's claws before the title sequence even begins. While this fact alone isn't cause for high accolades, the writer/director and cast give it their catty all. In this R-rated comedy, three bitter but frisky bridesmaids (Dunst, Fisher, Lizzy Caplan) go searching for a little fun but find much more than they bargained for on the night before a high school friend's (Rebel Wilson) wedding. Kirsten Dunst already bowled moviegoers over with her range (action, Spider-Man; romance, Wimbledon; drama, Melancholia), but Bachelorette allows her to throw another amazing hat into the ring. R-rated comedy is an art form as her co-star Isla Fisher has already proven with Wedding Crashers (why this talented comedienne hasn't become a Kristen Stewart-caliber A-List star already is a H'Wood crime). Matching them beat for snarky beat are Lizzy Caplan and Rebel Wilson, who realize Leslye Headland's raunchily witty script letter perfectly. Will Ferrell might be producing this Hard R comedy, but the success of this funny flick is strictly due to Ladies Night. And yes, the feeling's right. Bottom line: Very rad things.

• Philip P

  
  It is hard to really have an opinion on Bachelorette more than that of a simple meh. It is funny sure, a little surprising with how dark the humor sometimes goes, but in the end does it come off as anything more than a subpar version of last years mega-successful Bridesmaids? Not… More
  It is hard to really have an opinion on Bachelorette more than that of a simple meh. It is funny sure, a little surprising with how dark the humor sometimes goes, but in the end does it come off as anything more than a subpar version of last years mega-successful Bridesmaids? Not really, it is, in its lowest form attempting to capitalize on the indention left by Kristin Wiig's film. Just because the film follows a similar setup does not allow us to dismiss it as pure junk though. In fact, there is no reason not to like Bachelorette unless you are easily offended by some pretty nasty people. This is what provokes much of the humor here though. The idea that not one of our three lead characters is even remotely likable ups the ante for first time director Leslye Headland who also concocted these characters to make her audience want to watch these people. Lucky for her, despite their sometimes vile actions towards who they are supposedly "friends" with this ultimately comes to be a film about redemption and how three very different women on three different paths are brought face to face with their issues when the one from their high school click who likely had the least aspirations has come out ahead of them all. You can chock it up to a writer/director who wanted to express a more genuine look at women and how they might act in their most desperate forms who simply had the misadventure of taking it through this vein because it is a guaranteed success in how hijink comedies go. Lucky for us, the film features a great cast who turns this into a fun enough time. read the whole review at www.reviewsfromabed.blogspot.com

• Christopher H

  
  If not for the impressive showing from the leading ladies, "Bachelorette" would be extremely lacking. The humor is female vulgarity at its finest, with an honesty of how manipulative ladies can be, even with their closest "friends". There's definitely a lot of… More
  If not for the impressive showing from the leading ladies, "Bachelorette" would be extremely lacking. The humor is female vulgarity at its finest, with an honesty of how manipulative ladies can be, even with their closest "friends". There's definitely a lot of inside humor or real-life experiences at play in the film, as the allusions to past events seem extremely close to the chest. Where the film falls short is in the severity of the night's events. If you're going to tout ruckus, then go all out. The plot lines are drawn in the sand and you see the conclusions coming from a mile away, but somehow placing a serious actress like Kirsten Dunst in the midst of these comedic ladies, while reuniting Lizzy Caplan and Adam Scott ("Party Down") creates an overall enjoyable comedy, even if it doesn't quite live up to "The Hangover" or "Bridesmaids".

• hawk l

  
  Female equivalent of The Hangover, the plot isn't as crazy but characters yes.

• Jason C

  
  Bachelorette is a movie without an identity. It wants to be a raunchy comedy, then it seems to want to be a dark movie, throw in an attempt to add "depth" to the characters (there really wasn't any) and somehow, in the end, wants us to like these miserable, hateful,… More
  Bachelorette is a movie without an identity. It wants to be a raunchy comedy, then it seems to want to be a dark movie, throw in an attempt to add "depth" to the characters (there really wasn't any) and somehow, in the end, wants us to like these miserable, hateful, horrible people. Bachelorette is about a trio of angry, hateful women who get even more upset when they find out their friend, who's coincidently the only one who grew up, is getting married. They get high, rip her dress, then the (lame, mean and boring) quest to repair the dress in time for the wedding ensues. The actors, Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher and Lizzy Caplan do a fantastic job of making cruel, unlikeable, and mean characters. And not the appealing kind. They're all bitter, and the one who could have put a dent in this otherwise stupid movie, Rebel Wilson, has the smaller, straight acting roll. I'd still bet she couldn't have worked with this bad script. I would have guessed this movie was written by a man, who doesn't have the first clue as to how women work. Turns out it was written by a woman named Leslye Headland, who seems to be trying hard to make women act like a bunch of coked out men. And she doesn't know anything about that either. Headland also directs it, and it shows she has the same capacity for writing as she does directing. Nobody learns anything, they just all move on with their lives in a different gear. Done. This is one of the few movies that I really wanted to turn off. It's been a while since I've not watched a movie all the way through, and I came SO CLOSE on this junker. It's a lame film that isn't worth the paper the cover is printed on.

• Sunil J

  
  Nothing groundbreaking but entertainingly dark and some really hilarious moments.

• Magnus X

  
  A funny and weird comedy and I liked it a lot. Great cast especially the leads Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher and my favorite, the always amazing Kirsten Dunst.

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