Bridesmaids

Name: Bridesmaids
Genre: Comedy
Released: May 13, 2011
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 75
Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne

2011

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 13, 2011 | R

Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne

Summary: Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she'll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you'll go for someone youAnnie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she'll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you'll go for someone you love. (Universal Pictures)

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Director: Paul Feig

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 125 min

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Amy Biancolli

May 12, 2011

A film of great hilarity, humanity, idiosyncrasy and grade-A, eyebrow-singeing raunch. Read full review

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Owen Gleiberman

May 11, 2011

She's an Everywoman you can believe in, showcased in the kind of deft comedy of feminine passion - where deep despair meets Wilson Phillips - that a great many people have been waiting for. Now that Wiig and company have built it, will they come? Read full review

Kimberley Jones

May 12, 2011

In an age of doggedly unambitious comedy, one marvels at the finesse these first-time screenwriters and director Feig bring to marrying raunch, romantic comedy, and the tested but ever-true bond between women. Read full review

Roger Moore

May 11, 2011

This is "Her Hangover," a smarter and sweeter stumble to the altar that never quite gets to Vegas, and doesn't seem to mind. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

May 12, 2011

Wiig has the natural beauty and self-deprecating expressiveness it takes to be a star comedienne; she spends much of Bridesmaids looking like a slightly girlier version of Lucinda Williams. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

May 12, 2011

Proving girls can get just as down and dirty as boys, the wedding comedy Bridesmaids contains some uproarious moments of gross-out humor. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

May 13, 2011

By the time two hours had dragged by, I felt a lot like I had sat through a five-hour wedding. Read full review

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ZacharyMatson

May 13, 2011

This is by far the funniest film of 2011 so far, I'm not sure if it will continue to be with Hangover part 2 coming out and other promising comedies arriving this year, but this was a blast! It is very hard for me to find something I didn't enjoy about this movie. The performances wereThis is by far the funniest film of 2011 so far, I'm not sure if it will continue to be with Hangover part 2 coming out and other promising comedies arriving this year, but this was a blast! It is very hard for me to find something I didn't enjoy about this movie. The performances were brilliant and the dialog was clever and witty!… Expand

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marnee96

Dec 11, 2011

Funny, sweet and relate-able. Bridesmaids is the type of "good" comedy that rarely comes around every so often. It also sports a kick-ass performance by not only the whole cast but Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy in particular. 4/4 stars

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Filmis

Feb 14, 2013

Hilarious! The humour in this film is so varied, it varies from subtle dry humour to crudeness. Admittedly some of it is cringey but this is overlooked by the pure wit and amazing comedy acting from some of the funniest comedy actresses you will see. Definitely a girls film but enjoyable forHilarious! The humour in this film is so varied, it varies from subtle dry humour to crudeness. Admittedly some of it is cringey but this is overlooked by the pure wit and amazing comedy acting from some of the funniest comedy actresses you will see. Definitely a girls film but enjoyable for guys as well, every girl will understand and relate to this film! A must see for a feel good movie!… Expand

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Akkhar

Sep 25, 2011

It is really the best Apatow film so far !Bridesmaids is truly amazing and so funny ! Its not just like other Wedding/Bridesmaid type of film ! It was written very well . As fo the "Bridesmaids" all of them were awesome ! Melissa McCarthy really did an amazing work ! Maya was also good asIt is really the best Apatow film so far !Bridesmaids is truly amazing and so funny ! Its not just like other Wedding/Bridesmaid type of film ! It was written very well . As fo the "Bridesmaids" all of them were awesome ! Melissa McCarthy really did an amazing work ! Maya was also good as the bride ! Rose was like a Beautiful Barbie (I really do like her a lot) ! and last Wiig did an awesome job playing the lead role both acting and writing .She really is a good actress .… Expand

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Cazweigun

Nov 20, 2011

When it had been dubbed the female version of The Hangover, I was eager to check it out. Unfortunately it doesn't quite live up to The Hangover's standards. It took a while to get going but it did have some memorable lines and funny scenes and Kristen Wiig puts in a great performance asWhen it had been dubbed the female version of The Hangover, I was eager to check it out. Unfortunately it doesn't quite live up to The Hangover's standards. It took a while to get going but it did have some memorable lines and funny scenes and Kristen Wiig puts in a great performance as Annie.
It was a bit of a lacklustre ending but the film is certainly worth a watch.… Expand

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Spangle

Aug 12, 2016

Bridesmaids is a bit disappointing namely because of how hit-and-miss it can be. Some of it is really very funny. Some less so. But, what was really a miss was the ending. Far too neat and cliche, the ending just does not work at all, especially for a film that had really built up solidBridesmaids is a bit disappointing namely because of how hit-and-miss it can be. Some of it is really very funny. Some less so. But, what was really a miss was the ending. Far too neat and cliche, the ending just does not work at all, especially for a film that had really built up solid characters and characters with real emotion and relatability. Unfortunately, the film goes a little cliche and silly at the end where the girl gets the guy, even if it does not make much sense. Additionally, the film has a problem that plagues many modern comedies have in that it thinks that gross out scenes and over-the-top unrealistic scenes are hysterical. Unfortunately, they are not. Bridesmaids falls for these mistakes far too often. That said, the acting is good and the cast has good chemistry. Unfortunately, it is simply not funny enough, even if it can be quite enjoyable.… Expand

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dierregi

Oct 19, 2014

It is astonishing to think that this piece of shallow silliness got two Oscar nominations. However, it works very well as an indicator of the sorry state of contemporary society. The story revolves around Annie Walker, a most annoying woman who would be a perfect character for a cheapIt is astonishing to think that this piece of shallow silliness got two Oscar nominations. However, it works very well as an indicator of the sorry state of contemporary society. The story revolves around Annie Walker, a most annoying woman who would be a perfect character for a cheap sitcom.

Annie alleged best friend Lillian is getting married and that horrendously stressing event that is an American wedding must be organized. Countless chick flicks have been there, only to underline how the true meaning of getting married and any shred of happiness are lost in the process of having so much “organized” fun.

Produced by Apatow and co-written by Kristen Wiig, who is also starring – and appearing in every scene - as main character Annie Walker. If you know a bit about movies, this can explain why it is so bad. Apatow is the king of crass, vulgar, unfunny comedies. Wiig wanted to make clear she is the star. Unfortunately, like most female comedians, she seems to think that the only way to make women “funny” is to degrade them. Surely they get plenty of humiliations in this movie, but this does not make the movie funny in any way.… Expand

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