Bridesmaids: Not your Average Chick Flick
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"I don't
associate with people who blame the world for their problems. You are your
problem. You are also your solution." This is a quote from my favorite
movie, Bridesmaids, released in 2011. This is a hilarious movie with great
female actresses including Kristin Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolf, Rose
Byrne and Rebel Wilson. This diverse group of women is what makes this movie an
unforgettable and unique film; this is not your average chick flick. The film takes place in Milwaukee, WI where
Annie, the maid of honor, strives to gain the approval from the other
bridesmaids in the pre wedding activities. In my favorite scene, Annie plans
the bachelorette party to be celebrated at Lillian’s parents’ cottage while
Helen and the other bridesmaids had plans on a night in Las Vegas. On the plane
ride to Vegas, Annie is stuck in coach while the other girls are in first
class. Helen gives Annie some alcohol
and a pill that she says is supposed to help with anxiety, however Annie gets
out of control saying there is a “colonial woman on the wing churning butter”
resulting in the whole group kicked off the plane and back to Milwaukee. This
is just one of many battles between Helen and Annie for the recognition from
Lillian and the other bridesmaids.
The cast plays the most important role in the success of a
movie. When looking at movie trailers I
pay more attention to those who have familiar actors than those I am unfamiliar
with. In the film Bridesmaids, I was previously a fan of Melisa McCarthy and
Kristin Wiig and through this movie I have become a huge fan of Rebel Wilson as
well. I also look for movies that have
an important message. In this film I feel the friendship between Annie and
Lillian was tested but in the end they realize how much they mean to each other
and the friendship becomes stronger than it has ever been.
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