BRIDESMAIDS VS. THE HANGOVER

Bridesmaids was the last spring offering from Universal Pictures and producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin). Here in the Phili, it opened in theaters last July 20, 2011.  A great deal has now been written about this film, and there is something that is so interesting about it. This dramedy features Kristin Wiig (a long-time cast of Saturday Night Live) as Annie, a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend Maya Rudolph played Lillian, the bride to be and a group of colorful bridesmaids played by Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Obviously, Kristin Wiig is the star of this chick flick, the only question is: Will she be the next Tina Fey?

Bridesmaids resembles the Hangover template, a little.  According to Matt Goldberg, "It is a wonderful comedy that deserves better recognition than “The Hangover with chicks” or some other ill-fitting description. It’s an original story that takes aim at some clichés but never gets bogged down in having to prove itself as a particular kind of comedy.  It knows what pitfalls to avoid and sidesteps them with not only grace but raucous humor.  Bridesmaids isn’t a parody or an imitation.  It’s simply one of the funniest films you’ll see all year ". So I'll take his word for it and give this film a shot, hope it will exceed my expectations.