Bridesmaids

 

Bridesmaids (2011)

UNKNOWN
In-Theaters, Bridesmaids
Movie Reviews85%
R
2011, Comedy, 2h 5m
RT Critics’ Score: 90% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 2 Oscars
25 wins & 72 nominations total

 

Critics Consensus

A marriage of genuine characters, gross out gags, and pathos, Bridesmaids is a female-driven comedy that refuses to be boxed in as Kristen Wiig emerges as a real star
 

Audience Consensus

Bridesmaids is the ultimate chick flick for those who don’t like chick flicks. It’s got crass humor, touching moments, and a cast of hilarious women who will have you laughing until you cry. Plus, it’s a great reminder that female friendships are just as important (if not more so) than romantic relationships. So grab your besties, some popcorn, and get ready for a wild ride with Bridesmaids. It’s a classic for a reason!
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

Annie (Kristen Wiig), is a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the path to matrimony. Annie’s life is a mess, but when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian’s maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far a true friend will go for a friend.

 
Production Company(ies)
Cranium Entertainment, Idiot Savant Pictures, Particular Crowd
 
Distributor
Universal Pictures
 
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
2501 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some strong sexuality, and language throughout
 
Year of Release
2011
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS
  • Aspect ratio:
    2.39 : 1
  • Runtime:
    2h 5m
  • Language(s):
    English, Thai, Spanish, French
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): May 13, 2011 Wide
    Release Date (Streaming): Sep 20, 2011

 
Genre(s)
Comedy
 
Keyword(s)

 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $288,383,523
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $379,656,295
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 401
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 41,401,995
 
US/Canada gross: $169,106,725
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $222,628,644
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 304
US/Canada opening weekend: $26,247,410
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $34,554,659
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 378
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $32,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $42,786,181
Production budget ranking: 898
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $23,040,358
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $313,829,756
ROI to date (est.): 477%
ROI ranking: 270

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Kristen WiigMaya RudolphRose ByrneEllie KemperWendi McLendon-Covey
Kristen Wiig
Maya Rudolph
Rose Byrne
Ellie Kemper
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Annie
Lillian
Helen
Becca
Rita
Kristen Wiig – Annie
Maya Rudolph – Lillian
Rose Byrne – Helen
Ellie Kemper – Becca
Wendi McLendon-Covey – Rita
Melissa McCarthy – Megan

 

Paul FeigAnnie MumoloJudd ApatowClayton TownsendBarry Mendel
Paul Feig
Annie Mumolo
Judd Apatow
Clayton Townsend
Barry Mendel
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Paul Feig
 
Writer(s)
Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig
 
Producer(s)
Judd Apatow, Clayton Townsend, Barry Mendel

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 2 Oscars
25 wins & 72 nominations total
 
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
 

Top Reviews
Candice FrederickAnthony QuinnKate MuirRyan GilbeyJonathan Romney
Candice Frederick
Anthony Quinn
Kate Muir
Ryan Gilbey
Jonathan Romney
Reel Talk Online
Independent (UK)
Times (UK)
New Statesman
Independent on Sunday
BRIDESMAIDS
 All Critics (293) | Top Critics (71) | Fresh (263) | Rotten (30)
 Sure, it neatly avoids a lot of the fluff found in many chick flicks and replaces it with crass shenanigans, but it adds touching moments when they’re needed most, providing for a smart, less clichéd comedy.
 
 September 8, 2017 | Rating: B
 
 Candice Frederick
 Reel Talk Online
 TOP CRITIC
 Through a combination of smart performances and scurrilous gags Bridesmaids yanks the buddy comedy from the hands of its traditional owners.
 
 June 30, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Anthony Quinn
 Independent (UK)
 TOP CRITIC
 The big, brash laughs are coupled with a smart insight into women’s friendships.
 
 June 30, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Kate Muir
 Times (UK)
 TOP CRITIC
 [Wiig’s] is the comedy of panic, paranoia, madness and self-loathing, but her trick in the new film Bridesmaids is to remain composed even as her heart is shredded to confetti.
 
 June 30, 2015
 
 Ryan Gilbey
 New Statesman
 TOP CRITIC
 Unashamedly smart… Bridesmaids has been hailed as a groundbreaking blow for American female cinema. That says a lot about the extent of Hollywood’s current conservatism, but for now, Bridesmaids does nicely as a tonic corrective.
 
 June 30, 2015
 
 Jonathan Romney
 Independent on Sunday
 TOP CRITIC
 The star and co-writer of Bridesmaids, Kristen Wiig, puts herself and her female co-stars through the comedy wringer.
 
 August 2, 2013 | Rating: 3/4
 
 Rafer Guzman
 Newsday
 TOP CRITIC
 The number of jokes, visual gags, clever line readings, and insane set pieces crammed into just 2 hours is astonishing.
 
 June 29, 2022 | Rating: 9/10
 
 Cody Dericks
 Next Best Picture
 With laugh-out-loud displays of pettiness, pride and passive-aggression, the movie incisively examines the delicate dynamics of a female friendship group.
 
 June 25, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Yasmin Omar
 Harper’s Bazaar
 Ten years later, Bridesmaids remains a cinematic classic and one of the best comedy movies of all time.
 
 May 13, 2021
 
 Danielle Solzman
 Solzy at the Movies
 BRIDESMAIDS told a more complex story of female friendship, one that centered…well, female friendship, with men taking a secondary role.
 
 April 28, 2021
 
 Andrea Thompson
 The Spool
 Bridesmaids is a film for everyone and one that features some of the finest comedy set-pieces since Mary put spunk in her hair.
 
 April 23, 2021
 
 Owen Nicholls
 NME
 Wiig’s work as the neurotic but mostly well meaning Annie is a breakthrough, proving that being funny and having feelings are not mutually exclusive.
 
 January 31, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
 
 Richard Crouse
 Richard Crouse…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Annie (Kristen Wiig), is a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the path to matrimony. Annie’s life is a mess, but when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian’s maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far a true friend will go for a friend.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features a talented cast including Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, and Melissa McCarthy.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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