Bridesmaids (2011)

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• Christopher H

  
  Basically a Judd Apatow-like comedy with an all-woman leading cast. Decent amount of laughs but this movie just comes out as average due to really un-even pacing, questionable editing, and a terribly predictable plot. Although Melissa McCarthy's turn as the raunchy but bluntly… More
  Basically a Judd Apatow-like comedy with an all-woman leading cast. Decent amount of laughs but this movie just comes out as average due to really un-even pacing, questionable editing, and a terribly predictable plot. Although Melissa McCarthy's turn as the raunchy but bluntly honest Megan deserves much praise.

• Daniel P

  
  An Apatow gross-out comedy "for women," and a new take on the wedding comedy genre: as opposed to many, in which stupid problems rear their heads, Bridesmaids confronts both female rivalry and the wedding industry head-on. It's long for a comedy, but unlike Wedding… More
  An Apatow gross-out comedy "for women," and a new take on the wedding comedy genre: as opposed to many, in which stupid problems rear their heads, Bridesmaids confronts both female rivalry and the wedding industry head-on. It's long for a comedy, but unlike Wedding Crashers or Funny People, you don't really feel it... and Kristen Wiig is hilarious, she really owns this role. Perhaps what I like most about it is that it's a wedding movie not about the bride, and her dreams coming true, but rather about that one friend in every wedding party that's just not cut out for it. A hilarious series of events that bring about real, human challenges to a friendship. Great comedy.

• Eric A

  
  I don't have any bad things to say about this film, it's genius on all levels. The characters are all on point, the plot is entertaining, and every aspect ties in perfectly together. An honestly well made film all around, and has now definitely become one of my favorite… More
  I don't have any bad things to say about this film, it's genius on all levels. The characters are all on point, the plot is entertaining, and every aspect ties in perfectly together. An honestly well made film all around, and has now definitely become one of my favorite comedies.

• Jens S

  
  What could easily be dismissed as "Hangover for girls" is actually much more than that. First of all, the movie is a lot sweeter but also deeper than the trailer suggested. It's also refreshing to see that the best laughs didn't get spoiled already. The humor is… More
  What could easily be dismissed as "Hangover for girls" is actually much more than that. First of all, the movie is a lot sweeter but also deeper than the trailer suggested. It's also refreshing to see that the best laughs didn't get spoiled already. The humor is aiming below the belt a couple of times but overall much more intelligent than you'd expect. The cast makes sure that every joke works, Kristen Wiig is the heart of the film and much more the protagonist than you'd expect. Her lovable, ditzy and hilarious character carries the film even through a couple of slow parts that could have used some trimming. Two hours running time is pushing it for a comedy, but overall it's a pleasure to watch this ensemble embarrass themselves while winning our hearts at the same time. The wedding finale and end credits are particularly sweet and funny. What a pleasant surprise!

• MisterYoda ?

  
  three stars

• Megan S

  
  So this movie wasn't as awesome as everyone made it out to be. I don't feel like I wasted my life or anything. But I mean it still regressed to gross-out humor like every other big comedy out there. I loved Kristen's flip out at the shower.

• Joshua W

  
  This is a great example of just a funny film. There wasn't that much of a plot other then someone gets married and the bridesmaids fight. But there were so many funny part of this film, too many to mention, but one stand out in this film was Melissa McCarthy. Her performance… More
  This is a great example of just a funny film. There wasn't that much of a plot other then someone gets married and the bridesmaids fight. But there were so many funny part of this film, too many to mention, but one stand out in this film was Melissa McCarthy. Her performance was amazing and hilarious. But one person I was disappointed in was Kristin Wiig. I love her in SNL and MacGrubber but I feel she could have done alot more. She wrote a great script but gave herself one of the most bland characters of the film. This was a step forward for Wiig as a writer but I feel didn't show her off for her acting. This is a chick flick but it's funny really to anyone whose a fan of Wiig or McCarthy.

• Thomas B

  
  Clever, funny and relatable, finally. Full review later.

• Sanjay R

  
  This is a solid comedy. Much of the humor revolves around back and forth passive-aggression and random situations that don't develop the story, but it is funny nonetheless. I really thought it would be more about all of the bridesmaids rather than just Wiig's character, but… More
  This is a solid comedy. Much of the humor revolves around back and forth passive-aggression and random situations that don't develop the story, but it is funny nonetheless. I really thought it would be more about all of the bridesmaids rather than just Wiig's character, but regardless she does a great job.

• Carlos M

  
  A hilarious comedy with a gross sense of humor that one would naturally expect from an Apatow production. It is really hysterical in the laugh-hard first act, before moving confidently to a more emotional tone, with Kristen Wiig in a very inspired performance. I can only complain that… More
  A hilarious comedy with a gross sense of humor that one would naturally expect from an Apatow production. It is really hysterical in the laugh-hard first act, before moving confidently to a more emotional tone, with Kristen Wiig in a very inspired performance. I can only complain that it is a bit overlong and presents a too-easy conclusion.

• danny d

  
  absolutely hilarious. the best of the apatow produced comedies. the film had some unbearably uncomfortable moments that the film would have been much stronger without, but mccarthy and odowd were excellent and the humor consistent through out. one of the better comedies in a year… More
  absolutely hilarious. the best of the apatow produced comedies. the film had some unbearably uncomfortable moments that the film would have been much stronger without, but mccarthy and odowd were excellent and the humor consistent through out. one of the better comedies in a year of solid comedies.

• Chris W

  
  This might feature a mostly female cast and involve the road to a wedding as the main plot, but this is most certainly not a chick flick. It is instead a very funny, terrifically acted story about female companionship, and all the wacky shenanigans that can happen when a diverse… More
  This might feature a mostly female cast and involve the road to a wedding as the main plot, but this is most certainly not a chick flick. It is instead a very funny, terrifically acted story about female companionship, and all the wacky shenanigans that can happen when a diverse bunch of women get together to try to make a friend's special day very special. It's also quite vulgar, but not overbearingly so. The film follows Annie, whose life is not going well. She used to have her own bakery, but the recession killed that, so she's near broke, working a dead end job, has a crappy car, an awkward living situation, and an equally awkward romantic life. When her childhood best friend Lillian announces her engagement and makes her the maid of honor, Annie findsher life getting even more complicated and messy, espeically when she starts butting heads with Helen- Lillian's new best friend and the mother of all bridesmaidzillas. When I first heard about htis film, I shrugged it off as being The Hangover, but with women, and didn't have much high hopes for it. As I began to hear more about it, I started to change my mind. Now that I've seen it, I'm so glad I gave it a chance. It's gottten so much buzz, a lot of it earned, but even though this isn't that great or the masterpiece a lot of people make it out ot be, it's still a really good and highly entertaining piece of work. I've enjoyed Kristen Wiig for a few years now, but this one really seals the deal for her being a comedic force that needs to be reckoned with. She and her co-write deliver a sharp and witty script, and she really shows her range and chops here as Annie, doing a wonderful job being drunk, playing a sad sack, and selling the more dramatic and emotional parts of the storyt as well. Yes, that;s right, the film isn't all outrageousness and raunch. It tries pulling at the heart as well, and mostly succeeds there, too. Wiig is great, but it's some of the supporters who really steal the show here, especially Melissa McCarthy as Megan- the groom's sister who is basically the Zach Galifianakis here, and Jon Hamm as Ted- Annie's amazingly sleazzy friend with benefits. Chris O'Dowd is good as a friendly cop who rather manages ot avoid most rom com cliches, and I just really appreciated the amazing chemistry between all of the women. The really sell their relationships here. The film is quite good, but, as I alluded to, it's not perfect, and even a tad overrated. For one thing, it's overlong and just drags on with justa whiff of fumes by the tiem the end credtis roll. The film starts to take chances and I was hoping it would surprise me and be original, but no, it basically ends how you figure it will. I was surprised though that it didn't at times play out like I thought it would, even though it does so by the end. Also, it's not nearly as raunchy and envelope pushing as it could have been (or that I was anticipating). It's rather awkward and uncomfortable on occasion, but that's actually a pro, not a con, even though it makes some of it difficult to sit through. All in all, this is a very funny, very strong effort that ets a lot fo things right, but unfortunately doesn't have enough steam to keep it flying high all the way through. You should see it though, and here's to hoping that Wiig will both pen and star in more films to come.

• Anthony L

  
  For all the hype Bridesmaids received I was really expecting more. It's not a bad film, Kristen Wiig was good, the 'food poisoning' scene was very funny and it was great to see Chris O'Dowd in a big role, he did a great job too. It's just that I hated Rebel… More
  For all the hype Bridesmaids received I was really expecting more. It's not a bad film, Kristen Wiig was good, the 'food poisoning' scene was very funny and it was great to see Chris O'Dowd in a big role, he did a great job too. It's just that I hated Rebel Wilson and Melissa McCarthy so much, I found them both painfully unfunny and it really took away a lot of the enjoyment for me. I don't really see this is a 'chick-flick' and I don't share the view that this is 'The first funny all female film' etc - I just see it as a very average comedy.

• paul o

  
  Amusing but not as funny as critics hyped it to be. Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, and Kristen Wiig are a great trio of woman on screen. It can possibly be the Hangover for females but with a bit more class.

• Sophie B

  
  I had really high expectations of this but when I finally saw it I just felt like it was a chance for Wiig to show everyone how "dorkily cool" she is (which seems to be the 'cute' thing at the moment). Yes it had some brilliant writing and some really funny stuff… More
  I had really high expectations of this but when I finally saw it I just felt like it was a chance for Wiig to show everyone how "dorkily cool" she is (which seems to be the 'cute' thing at the moment). Yes it had some brilliant writing and some really funny stuff but I do believe it was overrated. However since watching it I have a strong feeling to watch it again. I have realised now that it did hit every button. It was funny, clever and endearing as most women can imagine themselves in Annie's situation. Also the actors really gelled and looked like they really knew each other. This will be my guilty pleasure.

• Raymond W

  
  After a slow first half, Bridesmaids really gets going. This female-driven gross-out comedy is at times hilarious, and at other times awkward to watch because of the events on screen. Melissa McCarthy's performance is hilarious and real, the movie is chaotic and messy, and full… More
  After a slow first half, Bridesmaids really gets going. This female-driven gross-out comedy is at times hilarious, and at other times awkward to watch because of the events on screen. Melissa McCarthy's performance is hilarious and real, the movie is chaotic and messy, and full of characters of all kinds, just like a real wedding. I had a lot of fun watching this movie, but Melissa McCarthy just took it to a whole other level. The second half definitely makes up for the slow, not as funny first half.

• Summer W

  
  The gross-out comedy: what was previously considered a boys club (The Sweetest Thing excluded), where women were often the butt of the joke, now has a few female inductees. Kristen Wiig is fantastic.

• Louis R

  
  Funny.

• KJ P

  
  It may not be the best comedy of the year like everyone says it is, but "Bridesmaids" is outrageously funny and has many heartfelt moments that will have you feeling all the emotions throughout the film. The story is simple, a maid-of-honor has hit rock bottom as another… More
  It may not be the best comedy of the year like everyone says it is, but "Bridesmaids" is outrageously funny and has many heartfelt moments that will have you feeling all the emotions throughout the film. The story is simple, a maid-of-honor has hit rock bottom as another friend of the bride is extremely outdoing her with expensive gifts and an extravagant wedding. The humour is mostly subtle and dry, the cast is very enjoyable, the situations are uncomfortable, and the outcome of the film is simply fantastic. There are a few times where you will role your eyes, as the film seems to have nowhere else to go, throwing in poop jokes, but about midway through the film, you are so involved with what is happening with the characters, that everything else falls by the wayside. "Bridesmaids" is known as "The Hangover" for women, and it is, but it's just nowhere near as original. Still, it's a great ride and I highly recommend it!

• Jameson W

  
  Seriously a great film! Smart, quirky, memorable, and hilarious! Kristen Wiig is great. I wonder if she'll get a Golden Globe nomination for this? I recommend this!

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