Movie Reviews: Bridesmaids, Something Borrowed

Bridesmaids
Starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne
Written by Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo
Directed by Paul Feig

Story: Annie's best friend, Lillian, is getting married, and asks Annie to be her Maid of Honor. However, Lillian's new friend, Helen, feels she is better suited for the job.

Review: I had high hopes going in, because I liked the director and producer. (Judd Apatow and Paul Feig created Freaks and Geeks together.) But I don't really like Kristen Wiig on SNL, and it seemed like she had a lot of input on the making of Bridesmaids. After seeing it, I think Wiig might be better suited to the big screen rather than the small. Her timing and mannerisms don't seem so off when she has a three dimensional character to work with instead of a five minute sketch. She's in every scene and carries the movie well. Even the romance between her and a highway patrolman is funny and well played. The supporting characters are all excellent, especially Melissa McCarthy as Lillian's future sister-in-law, Megan. She nearly steals every scene she's in, and remember to stay for the beginning part of the credits to see the Hungry Bear.

Comparable Movies: The Hangover is the easiest one to compare, but I think it has more in common with The 40 Year Old Virgin.

Rating: **** 1/2 out of 5

Great romantic comedy, and not just for girls.





Somthing Borrowed
Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, John Krasinski, Colin Egglesfield
Written by Jennie Snyder
Directed by Luke Greenfield

Story: Rachel has an affair with her childhood friend's fiancee, Dex. But it's not so bad because they had crushes on each other in college, but never hooked up until 2 months before his wedding.

Review: Just an awful, awful, awful movie. Not one good thing to say about this one. It's supposed to be a comedy, but I didn't laugh once. It's supposed to have some drama and romance, but I hated everyone in it. I thought I had seen the worst movie of the year when I saw Drive Angry 3D, but Something Borrowed now has taken the lead. If you have a date or want to see a good romantic comedy, go see Bridesmaids. It's better in every way.

Comparable Movies: Love, Actually. The Proposal. Any romantic comedy that made you want to put out your eyes.

Rating: 0 out of 5

BARF!

May the Force be with you,

CHUD