Paul Feig’s “Bridesmaids” is probably the best movie to come out of Judd Apatow’s comedy machine. It tells the story of Annie, a woman in her mid-thirties who loses all of her savings when her pastry shop goes bankrupt. After her best friend Lillian gets engaged, Annie starts to compete against one of the bridesmaids—the rich and beautiful Helen—for Lillian’s affection. The screenplay offers plenty of highly comedic moments, particularly in its first half, as it gives us a humorous look at the life of an unsuccessful woman in her mid-thirties. These, however, often turn into tasteless slapstick, so expect your share of toilet humor. The last third of the film, while devoid of crude jokes, is extremely formulaic and presents an obvious and predicable moral ending. The movie’s biggest asset is its ensemble cast, particularly Kirsten Wigg and Melissa McCarthy’s heartfelt and hilarious performances. The supporting characters, however, are never fully developed. Contrary to what the movie’s publicity may tell you, the viewer barely gets to meet the outlandish bridal party, who would have made the film much better. All in all, “Bridesmaids” is a fine comedy, which, like every movie with the Apatow stamp, eventually falters by eroding its smart jokes with tasteless humor.
Ambivalent (B-)
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