But let me step back for a moment and clarify something. I do not enjoy inner-emotional sappy touch-your-heart chick flicks. If you do, you can stop reading right now and go out and watch Bridesmaids. However, if you are like me and expecting this movie to be a female version of The Hangover then you should halt and slowly step away from the theater. Either that, or just buy a ticket to Hangover II instead and you should be fine (disclaimer: I have not yet watched that film, but am looking forward to it).
Bridesmaids started off just fine - fun and quirky - and continued along that path for a solid 45min. But that left 1hr 15min for self-doubt and boyfriend trouble and pity-parties and all the rest of that crap one who is expecting a hilariously funny movie dreads having to watch. So much potential here, and so much disappointment. It really showed the difference between a typical "boy movie" and a typical "girl movie" = a comedy geared towards men is all fun and games, whereas people who create ones geared towards women seem to think that we all require heartfelt moments of self-discovery. HA.
First I watched Hangover 2. I cried and ran out the cinema. Then I got home and watched the trailer of Bridesmaids. I puked my guts out. Finally I read this blog and I'm beginning to feel better. Can't wait for your entry on Hangover 2.
ReplyDeleteI should have read your review before watching this with my sister. The only part I found funny was when they were at the bridal shop trying on bridesmaids dresses and bridal gowns. The sight of Maya Rudolph, wearing a bridal gown, squatting in the middle of the street was priceless. That's the only thing I liked about this movie. I just keep thinking, "That's 2 hours I'll never get back!"
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