Bridemaids- A funny Fromance for all!!!

Bridesmaids

Synopsis: A odd-ball group of friends encounter a loopy string of hilarious mishaps during the maid-of-honour's offerings of bridal events.

Released: May 2011

Genre: Comedy

Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Bryne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Jon Hamm, Chris O'Dowd, and Jill Clayburgh.

Directed by Paul Feig, and written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo.

With a still mounting box office intake of over $150,000,000 to date, Bridesmaids offers an "over the top" romp of the more-typical male raunchy-approved (yes, even bathroom humour) comedy, that delivers a hoot of a movie for both guys and gals. A funky group of women elevate to a new found place on the “throne” of laughs.

Protagonist, and long-time best friend of the bride, Annie, (Kristen Wiig),who also co-writes this story, is asked by Lillian (Maya Rudolph) if she would be her maid-of-honour. Annie (also a six-year veteran of Saturday Night Live), agrees of course, however, struggles with many of her own broken-down issues. Annie grins and bears it, including her "barely there" moments with her easy to hate male egotist squeeze Ted, (Jon Hamm) and the unfortunate loss of her beloved bakery shop.

The film examines the haphazard process of Annie planning and presenting traditional bridal socials in preparation for Lillian’s big wedding day. The chemistry between the cast members works surprisingly well, which is not bad for a wide spectrum of actresses, mainly unknown to the big screen. Confident and witty, the script combines numerous additional plotlines seamlessly, such as women friendships, women conflicts, and no-holds barred male shallowness. The plot warmly includes a romantic twist of some male genuineness portrayed by irish officer Nathan Rhodes, (Chris O’Dowd) who almost gets lost in the shuffle of Annie’s life gone awry. An interesting eye-opener is the rare opportunity of a potential quality relationship that could indeed be directly under our nose, but something we just don't see.

The bride, Lillian (Maya Rudolph) attempts to be understanding of Annie’s pitfalls while she struggles to pull off bridal activities including a highlight visit to the bridal dress salon.

Lillian evolves to depend upon another buddy, a much more recent acquaintance Helen, (Rose Byrne) for the main wedding shower task. (Helen is the wife of the Lillian's fiancé's very wealthy boss). Annie is distressed with jealousy with this changing of the guard, as she is the one who should be accomplishing the bridal tasks at hand for Lillian, and not the foo foo affluent impossibly perfect Helen! Their chemistry boils over into a scalding competition for Lillian’s approval and is fun to observe the escalating game of one-upmanship.

The bridal gang also includes Megan, (Melissa McCarthy) who is eccentric, tough, and exhibited playful yearnings for men, which are hilarious. She could be easily compared to the cast-out bizarre, yet lovable Zach Gianfiankis' "Alan" character in Hangover's I and II. An abrasive mother of three, Rita (Wendi McClendon-Covey), offers experiences from raising her brood of boys, and Becca (Ellie Kemper), is the all too sweet, newly married one, deeply enthralled in marital bliss. Annie carries the film with ease, her expressions priceless, funny, and her dialogue impeccably timed. The late Jill Clayburgh plays Annie's mom.

In a recent interview, Ellen DeGeneres suggested to Maya Rudolph that a role be created for Ellen in a potential Bridemaids' sequel which is already receiving mega-interest. Perhaps a tête-à-tête between Ellen and Jon Hamm??? Now that would add some spice to this estrogen sauce!! A fun flick, light, and guaranteed giggles. Enjoy and bring on Bridesmaids II!

(rated R, Profanity, Sexuality, Raunchy humor)