Friday, May 13, 2011

Bridesmaids


In what may be his best work, director Paul Feig, along with producer Judd Apatow, ground this raunchy comedy on women's real life experiences.

After hitting rock bottom, Annie's (Kristin Wiig) life dives into a bottomless pit, losing her apartment to her odd roommates Gil (Matt Lucas) and Brynn (Rebel Wilson) and her job. She alienates the two men in her life, the wealthy Ted (Jon Hamm) and cop Rhodes (Chris O'Dowd), as well as her best friend, bride-to-be, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), who appointed her as Maid of Honor. Shaking her life for good is the escalating series of disasters Annie finds herself in after meeting the bridesmaids: Megan (Melissa McCarthy) who has some of the best lines, Rita (Wendy McLendon-Covey) who constantly complains about her family and sweet Becca (Ellie Kemper).

However, it is the rivalry with the beautiful and poised bridesmaid Helen (Rose Byrne) that steers Annie's emotions the most.

In her career defining role, debuting co-writer and co-star, Kristen Wiig, perfectly complements the comedy with heartfelt sincerity, easily displaying a wide range of emotions and effectively connecting with the viewers.

Aided by the strong comedic ensemble cast, this entertaining movie keeps the laughter fresh and rolling.

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