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Usually, when I hear about a movie, or see an ad on tv for a movie I think I might want to see, I usually just say, “I’ll catch it on on demand/cable/netflix [before I cancelled my subscription].” When I lived alone, I never went to the movies. Mr. strivingcynic and sc teen are more into movies, so in the last year, I’ve gone with them a few times, usually on their initiation. This week, after all the ads, discussion, and feeling that I was missing out on something really good, I asked mr. sc if he’d like to see Bridesmaids this weekend. I’m happy to say if I was going to initiate a movie excursion, this was the right one to pick.
Bridesmaids was (to me) pure fun. It was a Saturday night show, so the theater was pretty full with people who seemed to be enjoying themselves (oh, and there were previews for two movies that looked pretty funny Horrible Bosses [mr. sc did not recognize Jennifer Aniston, who looks amazing as a brunette), and The Change Up [both with Jason Bateman, no less]). I don’t remember laughing so hard at a movie for a really long time (if ever).
I’m not going to get too into the plot (if you’ve seen it, you know it, if you haven’t…well, go see it!), but I felt I could relate to Annie (Kristen Wiig) so well, since until relatively recently, I was always the late 30something “singleton” at weddings and other events. I’ve only ever been a bridesmaid once (which is plenty in my book…). I found her character really empathetic (if a bit self-centered) as she watched her best friend moving on to another life she didn’t necessarily have a place in. And the 80s nostalgia was perfect for me!
And, I’m calling it now…I think Melissa McCarthy needs to be nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar (Golden Globe, etc.) for her work in this movie. Her tough, no-nonsense character, Megan, had me laughing until I had to wipe tears away. Gilmore Girls was one of my favorite shows ever (two fictional tv towns I’ve wanted to live in are Cicely, Alaska, and Stars Hollow, Connecticut), and I could not believe that this was the same woman who played the sweet, kitchen accident-prone Sookie. She was unbelievable! I would love for Kristen Wiig to get some nominations too, but McCarthy just really stood out in her role.
Again, if you’ve seen it, or read the reviews, you know the movie has some raunchy/gross out moments (all the “this is the female Hangover” talk), which is true. I suppose in part it’s to draw in the male audience, but I’m not going to deny finding them hysterical myself (and, women can be raunchy and most of us have had some less-than-pretty moment in our lives).
Have you seen Bridesmaids and what did you think? If you have, what do you think about award nomination possibilities? Have you ever bridesmaided?
I’m glad you liked the movie! I have a tentative movie “date” with a girl friend to go see it this week sometime! I’ve heard great things!
I think you’ll have fun! I’d love to hear what you think of it!
oh, this is the BEST that you saw “bridesmaids,” AND that you found it so funny. i did, too. i laughed a ton. i totally did not realize that megan=sookie! and yes, she was fantastic. the story + the various characters cracked me up. but i also like that it wasn’t just gross-out scenes – there was a good storyline involved, too.
i’ve been a bridesmaid twice. i’d rather just be at the wedding as a guest! and it’s funny because brides always say, “i picked this dress because the girls will be able to wear it again.” um, no. personal experience + friends’ tales – you will never wear the dress again!
congrats on getting out to the movie! i saw that jason bateman preview (love him) and the jennifer aniston preview (didn’t recognize her, either) and would love to see both those movies this summer.
Considering how much it’s supposed to heat up over the next few days here (and presumably, that’s just a preview of summer), spending time at the movies could be a really good way to stay cool this summer!
I actually did have my bridesmaids dress shortened and wore it again (but to another wedding…it probably wasn’t worth the price of the tailoring!)
I was really blue when i saw the movie so I actually cried! I didnt think anyones life should be so bad…I felt so sorry for Kristen Wiig
Aww. I’ve definitely had my “Annie” moments…. I hope some of it cheered you up!
no i have not seen it yet….must do it!
I thought it was hilarious! And I agree, Melissa definitely deserves some sort of recognition for stealing the movie. My favorite part was the end- Wilson Phillips took me back to like 8th grade.
I have been a bridesmaid, but luckily everything was easy and everyone got along!
The one time I bridesmaided, one of the other bridesmaids bailed the day before the wedding….DRAMA!
Okay – now I have to see this movie! I’ve been hearing SO much about it which is weird because I thought it was going to be a cheesy movie…like The House Bunny or something…;) – I heard that Megan girl is hilarious as well!
…now I just need to take time to see it without feeling “guilty”.
I hope you get to see it….it’s good to laugh like that!