Bridesmaids
Watch Trailer Video Interviews with Kristen Wiig, Chris O'Dowd, Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig
Director: Paul Feig
Starring: Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne
Details: US/124mins 16
Wiig is perpetually lost thirtysomething Annie. When she finds out that childhood best pal Lillian (an amusing Rudolph) is getting married and wants her to be Maid of Honour, she's delighted - that is, until she meets new pal Helen (a passive aggressive Byrne). A battle of wills between both women ensues, as Annie's life collapses around her and Helen takes over the preparations. The only positive thing to happen to Annie just might be a caring cop (the increasingly consistent O'Dowd), who pulls her in on a DUI - but her self-destructive personality might just mess that up, too.
Boasting more laughs than any other film so far this year, there's an effortlessness to Bridesmaids that just makes the whole thing go down very easy. Director Feig doesn't smother his cast in punchlines, instead giving his talented ensemble room to let loose and pillage the hilarity. While films of this ilk have a habit of completely zoning in on a core desperate singleton or annoying bride, the net here is cast wide and allows everyone a chance to shine. It's a testament to their fine performances that you'd like to see more of each supporting player.
The majority of the screen time does fall to Wiig, however, who does a stellar job double-gigging as writer and star. She's far from selfish with the laugh quota, either; Annie may be a self-confessed dunce, but she's a thoroughly likeable one. O'Dowd also continues his ascent up the Hollywood comedic ladder as the love interest, proving himself as a viable romantic lead.
As the three remaining bridesmaids with little exposition to shoulder, McLendon-Covey, McCarthy and Kemper are all very humorous. In fact, you could easily see each of them carry their own movie - a credit to the strong scripting and fine performances.
Boasting the kind of consistent laughs rarely seen in Hollywood, Bridesmaids could well be the most crowd-pleasing film of the year.
Review by Mike Sheridan
Your Comments
XlindaX
Looks like Sex And The City But Acts like The Hangover? I'm in. (:
Posted 06/06/2011 17:31:41
ellegibbons
Its supposed to be brill, cannot wait!!! I think this is the movie of the year for the ladies
Posted 09/06/2011 08:43:55
Feebs1977
Defo need to see this!!!!!
Posted 09/06/2011 14:18:41
damienmcd
To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from this but it was hilarious. I'm going to get slated for this but... it was better than The Hangover 2! (Quickly retreats to corner gripping spade)
Posted 10/06/2011 09:58:42
ted29
Its about time women were funny :) This is one for the guys too as its girls acting like guys almost. @Damien, The Hangover 2 was a joke of a movie so dont worry about being slated. And how women can even mention the turd that is SITC is beyond me!!
Posted 14/06/2011 11:53:27
Shelley
I don't know why people are sooo surprised that women can be funny! I haven't seen this yet but I can't wait for it! Kristen Wiig is always a safe bet.
Posted 15/06/2011 10:10:52
mell61
I loved this movie, its funny but with a heart. Each character is very believable even at their most extreme, with Meliss McCarthy stealing the show. It almost makes up for losing 2 hours of my life to the crap that was Hangover 2 -makers of Hangover 2 please note what funny looks like!
Posted 16/06/2011 15:20:38
Fozz
@mell61...the fact that you went to Hangover 2 is the reason it was made...they know many people go to sequels of good movies expecting another good movie. The fact that sequels are rarely good seems lost on most people.
Posted 18/06/2011 15:37:52
DoubleLetter
To everyone claiming: "See, women are funny too" - The script was written by a man.
Posted 20/06/2011 19:33:56
kayley hardy97
This is gonna be the summer 1 to watch YEAH Cant wait 2 c it!!!
Posted 21/06/2011 10:18:36
Tee
Eh, DoubleLetter, it was actually written by Kristen Wiig, as mentioned in the review above, plus another lady.
Posted 21/06/2011 12:41:47
PEBBLETROY
Movie of the year so far for me, I actually cried laughing at one point,so great to watch a smart, endeering & funny film,Kirsten Wiig was great very believable, maybe the end of the woeful Hudson & Hiegel-fingers crossed!Please go see it & laugh out loud,it'll save you months of therapy, Im going to see it again at the weekend!
Posted 23/06/2011 00:14:46
Melanie Devine
I went to see Bridesmaids lastnight and i was sore from laughing, Hangover for women my ass!!! It's much more than that, anyone can go to vegas and lose someone along with their minds, this is a million times better. Miss this film at your peril, everyone will be talking about it after this week. Awesome film haven't laughed that hard in ages. Please Please dont ruin the funniest comedy of the year by making another one, somethings just need to be left alone. xxx
Posted 23/06/2011 08:45:14
clig
Great movie, the dress fitting scene is just brilliant and the whole movie is hilarious see it twice!!
Posted 24/06/2011 09:47:37
ellegibbons
Really enjoyed Bridesmaids cant pick one scene that stood out, was brilliant overall, worth a look
Posted 27/06/2011 11:39:29
ShankillDublin
Really poor - nothing original and every joke is beaten to death to stretch out the laughs. I'd give it 2 stars.
Posted 28/06/2011 16:33:02
Derv
Loved it, loved it, loved it! I walked away asking myself why I never fancied Chris O'Dowd before and where does he drink when he's in Ireland! I loved it so much I almost forgot it was an American comedy (aside from the truely awful and frankly unecessary gross out parts) - it could just as easily have been set in Dublin, everyone knows a Helen, and everyone has that group of slightly unhinged friends that try as they may they can't really get away from!
Posted 29/06/2011 13:27:00
chell3
Don't look at this movie like the Hangover ?? never, i could make a better hangover movie than they did on the 2nd part!! This movie is hilarious, i couldn't hear most scenes as i was too busy laughing before hand!! HILARIOUS! i would go see it again, and highly recommend it to EVERYONE! :D one of the best movies i've seen this year! This movie is packed with everything it will not disappoint!!
Posted 30/06/2011 23:38:57
Ash
bridesmaids is laugh out loud funny and so much better than the hangover too . brillant acting from all and a feel good ending .best comedy I have seen this year so far .
Posted 02/07/2011 22:34:10
ellegibbons
Brilliant film, worth going to see, and can I say its a movie for both Men and Women - so girls you can drag your fella along and he will enjoy it, even if he doesnt admit it :)
Posted 04/07/2011 08:41:44
marpy
I thought Bridesmaids was mindless entertainment - walked out half-way through
Posted 04/07/2011 10:27:11
goldfish
Funniest movie of the year. Loved it. Can't wait for the October DVD release.
Posted 04/07/2011 22:23:45
Deli
One of the funniest films I've seen in ages. Not the hangover for women because the guys in the cinema were laughing just as hard as the women! Laughed so much I nearly threw up at Melissa's on screen time. Absolute gem!
Posted 05/07/2011 00:08:35
Melanyfontana
Absolutely HILARIOUS!! Saw the promo trailer and thought no way will I watch that but so glad I did! Wiig is brilliant, so funny and a very likeable character. I have seen it twice already and I'm fighting with myself as to whether I'll go to Transformers or back to see Bridesmaids again!!!!!!!
Posted 10/07/2011 17:45:19
barkerj
A bit of a let down, I have to say. If I hadn't heard all the hype before I went to see this, I probably would have thought it was "ok", and given it 3 stars. I was expecting something amazing, but the predictable jokes and sappy "finding yourself" towards the end left me feeling very disappointed.
Posted 15/07/2011 10:24:24
SarahLC96
The Picture looks like it going to be good so i hope it is and it is not a waste of money like Bad teacher!
Posted 15/07/2011 20:20:57
Tomboy
Worth a watch, just about. some funny scenes, not much of a story though.
Posted 21/07/2011 15:38:02
sr
Impossible not to enjoy this movie. Went with GF and we both loved it. Lots of well delivered laughs, great casting and well laid out. Better than Hangover 2 and gives the first a run for it's money!!
Posted 22/07/2011 15:10:31
Anne
i havent heard of this but everyone says its good so i say two thumb ups
Posted 29/07/2011 13:50:30
Anne
have you seen this movie cuz i m new on the laptop so i found this website dont really no wat im doin
Posted 29/07/2011 13:53:14
mike
Sorry one of the worst films i've ever seen, what a waste of time, no new jokes anywhere
Posted 09/08/2011 22:22:50
alleymoo
This movie is brilliant , especially if you go with your girlies :) its hilarious and it makes you feel so happy afterwords :) best movie of the year.
Posted 11/08/2011 00:18:43
crapshooter
What in the name of god are you talking about? This film is rubbish. Mawkish, cack-handedly directed and excruciatingly awful to watch. There are a couple of laughs about 30 mins in but after that it loses its way and meanders on begging to be put out of its misery. The 'heroine' is a basket case and Chris O'Dowd has the worst american accent in the history of film. Should have been a straightahead girls-on-the-p**s-in-Vegas movie but missed the target entirely. Even for a chick-flick this is really bad. Avoid at all costs
Posted 08/12/2011 16:13:36
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