Bridesmaids
After his film guy, producer Judd Apatow is back with their female counterpart. Nice but much too long, very funny, but also superficial, “Bridesmaids” delivers. At least Mr. accompany Ms. wish, which was not the case of the recent “Something Borrowed”.
The last decade has probably been one of Judd Apatow. With its many achievements and productions, he brought a breath of fresh air to male friendship. Even if everything was not always advisable (hard not to prefer “Knocked Up” “Step Brothers”, “Superbad” to “Year One” and “Walk Hard” to “Get Him to the Greek”), his seal is still very recognizable, arousing the jealousy of many filmmakers and screenwriters who want to copy.
There he is behind this feature which addresses the theme of choice of American cinema in recent years: marriage. In fact, one of Lillian (Maya Rudolph) who is fast approaching. An extremely important event that her good friend Annie (Kristen Wiig) since she wants to emphasize a mandate bridesmaid. But a series of bad decisions and misplaced jealousy might turn against her.
Even if he is a producer, Apatow style is clearly apparent in “Bridesmaids”. Except now its characters are women. For the rest, we find their usual outspokenness that mixes bold comments and sexual innuendoes. This trademark is like a double-edged sword. His admirers will await you in this often funny and sexy comedy where very good actresses are unclear (Kristen Wiig of “Saturday Night Live” is hilarious) throw the ball with abandon. Their complicity is undeniable and bursts of laughter from around thanks to their stature and their reactions to unexpected situations as crazy.
In return the audience often seems to have seen this movie more than once. One where the friendship will be sorely tested in and, ultimately, there will be reconciliation. The mixture of humor, tenderness and drama also remains the primary. Instead of using intelligence as did Doug Liman on “Swingers” director Paul Feig (writer of the series “Freaks and Geeks”) do not kiss subtlety. He develops his themes in felt pen, forgetting the shade, even erasing the thin line between cartoon and fine interpretation.
Sometimes endless (as always with Mr. “Funny People”) and straying in sequences deliberately clumsy (vomit lovers, good evening), “Bridesmaids” is still an entertaining effort, uneven but still entertaining. In this day and age, is already a lot. And it will surely be sufficient until the return of the boys of “The Hangover 2″.
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