Bridesmaids
2011 · Directed by Paul Feig
Original language: English
- comedy
- romance
The story
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 you love.
What it’s like
Bright, bustling daylight in tidy suburban kitchens, boutiques and bridal salons, with a handheld, close-in camera that lingers on faces mid-panic and sets the awkward pauses of a comedy against warm, lived-in color. Its vibe is raucous but affectionate, a messy-hearted comedy with bawdy edges and a soft undertow of loneliness. The pacing is loose and improvised-feeling, with long scenes that let bickering, tearful and gross-out beats play out in full before cutting away. Its intensity is sexual humor and crude gags, some food-poisoning and bodily-mishap comedy, plus frequent sharp arguments, but no real violence and no gore; the tone stays warm even when the jokes get filthy. The emotional arc follows a directionless woman who has to confront her own fear of change as her closest friendship shifts. It suits a laugh-out-loud night with friends, a comfort rewatch, or a lighter evening when you want raunchy humor with a big heart. It is for people who enjoy female-led ensemble comedy and don't mind their laughs coming with some mess.
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