Bridesmaids

Rating: ***/*****, or 7/10

Raunchy chick flick concerning the misfortunes of Annie, (Kristen Wiig) who is chosen by her best (and only) friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) to be her maid of honour for her wedding, even though she's clearly the least suitable choice for the job, considering her own life is a mess at it is. When Lillian's new friend, the beautiful rich bitch Helen (Rose Byrne), continues to undermine Annie's attempts to let pre-wedding festivities of Lillian and her group of bridesmaids proceed smoothly, the competition between the two women over Lillian's affection soon turns fierce. To make matters even more complicated, Annie also tries to get involved with sexy cop Rhodes (Chris O'Dowd). She soon finds all her efforts spiralling out of control, endangering not only her chances of a stable relationship with Rhodes, but also her friendship with Lillian and the wedding itself. This movie is often quoted as being the female equivalent of The Hangover, trying to show women can be dirty and politically incorrect too, as if we didn't know. Though the film does indeed contain its fair share of good laughs, it doesn't change the fact that it's running too long for its own good, getting monotonous at the end, as well as predictably preachy.

Starring Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy

Directed by Paul Feig

USA: Universal Pictures, 2011