Review - Bridesmaids

Say I Do to Bridesmaids

How many times have we seen the story of the behind the scenes run through the Bachelor Party? How many times have we seen the antics of guys, displaying the lowest common denominator mentality that guys hold dear? It’s always been the guys that are on display in all their good and bad glory. Not anymore, welcome to Bridesmaids.

Annie (Kristen Wiig) is not very sure of herself. She has a failed business and the men in her life, well, to say they don’t treat her well, would be an understatement. She loves spending time with her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph). And when Lillian announces her engagement, Annie is bound for the Maid of Honor role.

The Maid of Honor has a number of important roles in the planning of the wedding, but of course! That role is even tougher when Annie has a relationship that really isn’t more than a booty call, is jealous of the “new” best friend Helen (Rose Byrne) and is just a touch unstable overall.

From the toast war between Annie and Helen, to the battle to provide Lillian with the best possible environment for her shower the war is on, and Annie is in it to win it.

Bridesmaids are more than just a support group for the bride; they are a microcosm of the society that shapes her life. Some are close, some are not, but in this film, all are fun.

I’m a guy; yes the first step is admitting it. I’ve always put women on a pedestal believing of course that none of them behaved like us guys. Guys were the ones that had bad behavior a plenty, you know, guys like in The Hangover. We did the grotesque things, so much so, we sometimes couldn’t believe that some women could love us like they do. After seeing Bridesmaids I’m here to report…all my preconceived notions are wrong.

The women in Bridesmaids devour food, devour men, are used by men, use men and do all the same toilet behavior that we do. And it’s refreshing to see.

Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph are at the center of things here but they know how to take a back seat to humor better suited to Wendi McLendon-Covey and Melissa McCarthy. It’s those supporting roles that really make the film move and make the laughs roll.

Sure the shock value of seeing women do some of the things they do here helps, but really it sticks to comedy. And the biggest question asked is will guys want to see it? I think they can enjoy it and laugh as well, but it is perfectly suited for Girls Night Out!

I’m glad these Bridesmaids invited me to their party; it’s easy to say I DO with these women.

B+

Bridesmaids

Universal Pictures

Director: Paul Feig

Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper

Rating: R for some strong sexuality, and language throughout.

Runtime: 2 hours 5 minutes