Week 20: Bridesmaids

Man, talk about being late this week.  As Deb said, we saw Bridesmaids for week 20.  I didn't have quite as many expectations going into this movie as Deb did.  First of all, I didn't get to see Hangover so I wasn't really comparing it to anything.  Mainly, I just wanted to get a good laugh.  And I got it. 

When you go to these types of movies there is always a chance that all the funny parts are in the previews.  I felt like a lot of the funny parts were in the previews but there were still some waiting on the sidelines.  It seems like it's been a long time since I've been to a movie that's made me laugh out loud.  This one had a few scenes that made me tear up I was laughing so hard.  It felt good.

I liked all the characters in the movie but I have to agree with Deb that Melissa McCarthy's character really stole the show.  She played one of the bridesmaids and she was hilarious.  I remember her from a small part in The Back-up Plan and she made me laugh out loud in that too.

The main character was played by Kristen Wiig and I think she was a good fit.  She's a Saturday Night Live'r so she has that comedy background which was obvious but she had a sincere quality about her too.  Surprisingly the movie had a touching side and she played the part well.  Because of this I think it would definitely fit the bill for a chick flick.  It had just enough relationship stuff going on that it wasn't just a straight up comedy. 

To Sum it up: Funny, just barely over the top and a teenie tug on your heart strings. 

Week 20: Bridesmaids

So this week we went to the show "Bridesmaids". This movie was suppose to be the girl version of The Hangover", according to some reviews. This movie followed a similar premise, a girl getting married, her bridemaids, and all the things that happen before the wedding, the shower, the dress picking out, the engagement party, a bridemaids dinner...ect.... The story is actually told about the maid of honor, and follows her life during the ordeal.

Well, the main character is from Saturday Night Live, Kristin Wiig. She did a good job in this role, kind of quirky, yet a good fit for the part. The person who made the movie though was, Melissa McCarthy her character cracked me up!

I was thinking about how this compared to "The Hangover" after I got home. I don't think it was as funny, because with this movie they had to put too much emotional, love story type stuff in it....ya know, make it a chick flick. I was ready for hard core comedy. The movie was funny, but not as funny as I wanted it to be. I felt like some of the hype was over played and the previews sort of told the funny parts...i hate when all the funny parts are given away in the previews.

I guess I just was hoping for hilarious, and ended up with funny. Really no one was exceptionally note worthy, they all did well with their parts. Its a good movie to take a friend to. I have to say, my husband really wanted to go because he liked the hangover sooooo much. He couldn't go with us, and I told him when we got home..."you would have been disappointed so be glad you didn't spend the money" REally not a guy film in my opinion.

All in all, an okay movie, made me laugh, but had higher expectations. Maybe hangover 2 will hit the spot! See you next week.