Producer Judd Apatow’s latest film perfectly balances laugh-out-loud comedy with more serious life challenges, similar to Funny People, but is centered on a realistic portrayal of adult female friendships.
After stealing scenes in Knocked Up, Kristen Wiig of Saturday Night Live was approached by Apatow to write and star in her own film. Kristen and longtime friend Annie Mumolo collaborated on the script and decided to tell a behind-the-scenes tale of female friendships and the not-so-glamorous side of being a bridesmaid.
Annie (Wiig) is a 30-something woman whose life is falling apart. Her bakery recently went out of business, her boyfriend left her shortly thereafter, and her roommate (played by ever hysterical Matt Lucas from the Little Britain series) kicks her out.
Her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), surprises her with news of her engagement. And while Annie is thrilled for Lillian, her own failures and insecurities become magnified as she serves as maid of honor.
Wiig and Mumolo ultimately created a story with heart, strong characters, and room for plenty of improvised comedy. It’s groundbreaking in that it’s one of the first female-focused comedies that will appeal equally to women and men, thanks to producer Apatow’s brilliant nose for universal humor.
While certain scenes seem long and overdone, Bridesmaids is an enjoyable and funny film that is easy to relate to. The cast is hysterical, and certain token scenes will be seared in your mind forever (not necessarily in a good way).
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