Review of Bridesmaids (2011) by Zach Z — 06 Jan 2013

Good comedy - just the scene in the bridal shop alone is worth watching it for, I couldn't stop laughing, and I'm not someone who generally laughs hysterically during a movie. On the downside, it is a little too long, and bits of it don't work, but it's still vastly superior to many chick flicks. Cast are good - Melissa McCarthy is a bit gross here (I really do like her, don't get me wrong), but the character is icky - I think she is meant to be mind you! Rose Byrne didn't overly convince me either - she is also a bit yucky here. (Again, I don't mind her, but not convinced this is her best role). Maya Rudolph is a little meh. Kristen Wiig steals the show here as Annie. Really the most pathetic female rom com lead in a while - would feel sorry for her if I wasn't so busy cringing at some of the stuff she does! Surprisingly, Chris O'Dowd makes a decent romantic lead in a dorky kind of way and Jill Clayburgh works well as Annie's mum. They really look a bit alike too!

Worth a look, might even be a chick flick you can get a guy to watch with you!