Bridesmaids

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I also don't think that Annie 'suddenly' went nuts at the bridal shower--she was trying to hold it together, sort of, and her gift of childhood mementos was kind of pathetically inappropriate for the occasion. It was sweet, but it was also kind of possessive (pay attention to me! and only the memories that we share!), although I guess it could also be argued that it was the only thing she could afford.

I didn't necessarily think Annie's explosion was "sudden." It was building to it.

I was just kind of hoping she'd either hold it together publicly or have her explosion privately. Not at the bridal shower. And then when she was trying to attack the cookie or whatever that thing was, I was groaning. It was so....embarrassing, and then I was wondering if this would ever happen in real life. Maybe it has, I'm not sure. I just hope it never happens to me.

I did laugh when the friend said, "Why couldn't you just wait to get home and then talk behind my back like everyone else does?" because I was thinking that actually would have been better.

[Karrit]

Jul 18, 2011 12:20:58 GMT -4 @ds1 said:

I didn't necessarily think Annie's explosion was "sudden." It was building to it.

I was just kind of hoping she'd either hold it together publicly or have her explosion privately. Not at the bridal shower. And then when she was trying to attack the cookie or whatever that thing was, I was groaning. It was so....embarrassing, and then I was wondering if this would ever happen in real life. Maybe it has, I'm not sure. I just hope it never happens to me.

I did laugh when the friend said, "Why couldn't you just wait to get home and then talk behind my back like everyone else does?" because I was thinking that actually would have been better.

I have wanted to do the equivalent of "attacking the cookie" at various times in my life, but I didn't. Movies like this give you the vicarious thrill of seeing the wonder and the horror of "what if."

I got a kick out of the ending, because it seemed to be a homage to "Sixteen Candles." Or am I reading too much into that? Also, even though it was a typical romantic ending where ending up with a guy=winning; at least he was a normal guy. He was not super wealthy or insanely hot. He was a normal, decent guy, and you can see her building her life back from there.

The ending I was kind of expecting was for Annie and Helen to start a wedding/party business together. Annie would do the catering and cakes and Helen do all the wedding coordination. They would then have a built in path to a sequel, where hilarious hi-jinks would ensue when Annie and Helen butt heads over every aspect of their business.

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OMG, that should totally be the sequel!

[MrsCatHead]

and they could call it "Bridesmaids Revisited."

[huntergrayson]

Melissa McCarthy is hosting SNL come fall.


And bumping the thread because an even longer blooper reel found its way online. Shirtless Jon Hamm around 2:20.

[Mugsy]

I finally saw this (yes, I'm slow sometimes) and I guess it was the huge buildup of "funniest movie ever!!!", but I didn't think it was that hilarious. Puke scenes just make me ill, not laugh. I can't even watch, gross.

It was funny in many places and yes, Melissa McCarthy stole the show. I wonder if she'll get a Golden Globe nom for best supporting actress (is there such a thing?).

I didn't feel sympathy for Annie though for much of her troubles, because it seemed like much of it was brought upon herself. Someone suggests an $800 bridesmaid dress? Just say, "Um, sorry, but I really can't afford that." The bride is your best friend and knows your business just went bust. If she was a real friend, she'd agree. I'm sure the mom of three and the newlywed would be relieved to not have to pay that.

Same with the French-themed bridal shower. When she showed up, she could have easily smiled and said, "Helen, when I suggested a Parisian bridal shower, you said it was a bad idea. What made you change your mind?" There are many ways to get your point across without coming across as a raving lunatic and ruining your supposed best friend's special event.

And when the cop wanted to keep the relationship going and encouraged her to bake, instead of being happy she met this wonderful, understanding, supportive guy, she shits all over him.

And if she's barely keeping it together financially, why jeopardize her job by calling a young girl a xxxx in public, just because she wants a corny Best Friends necklace. Gawd.

Yes, she was down for losing her business, but other than that, the rest of her life's misery was of her own making.

Sure, it was played for laughs, but there was such an undercurrent of sadness and meanness.

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Same with the French-themed bridal shower. When she showed up, she could have easily smiled and said, "Helen, when I suggested a Parisian bridal shower, you said it was a bad idea. What made you change your mind?" There are many ways to get your point across without coming across as a raving lunatic and ruining your supposed best friend's special event.

But with a comment and attitude like that she'd be nothing more than a passive-aggressive bitch and that sort of behavior makes relationships stagnant and shallow. With Annie's fit at the shower she pretty much laid it all out there and exposed her vulnerability. And Annie's embarrassing display helped Helen to take off her Ms. Perfect mask and expose her insecurities too. Since this is a movie it's an exaggeration of how friendships flow, but I think it's more true to life than a bunch of catty smartasses trading quips would have been.

[Mugsy]

Well, she didn't have to say it in front of everyone. She could even have laughed and said, "Oh, a Parisian theme? What a great idea!" And if Lillian then gushed about Helen and all her great ideas, a pointed look could have said volumes.

I didn't really understand why the other two bridesmaids were so silent. Did that newlywed really have all that spare cash sitting around - trip to Vegas, $800 dress? Or the mom of three brats? Or one of them could have been surprised by the Parisian shower when Helen ix-nayed it at first. But no, they just sat there like lumps, letting everything explode around them.

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Sept 26, 2011 16:54:17 GMT -4 Mugsy said:

Well, she didn't have to say it in front of everyone. She could even have laughed and said, "Oh, a Parisian theme? What a great idea!" And if Lillian then gushed about Helen and all her great ideas, a pointed look could have said volumes.

I didn't really understand why the other two bridesmaids were so silent. Did that newlywed really have all that spare cash sitting around - trip to Vegas, $800 dress? Or the mom of three brats? Or one of them could have been surprised by the Parisian shower when Helen ix-nayed it at first. But no, they just sat there like lumps, letting everything explode around them.

I don't think any pointed look that Annie could give would have had much of an effect on Helen. She didn't give a shit if Annie was upset or if Annie knew she was a bitch. Just as long as she (Helen) looked good in front of Lillian. I also think if Annie had said "The Parisian theme was my idea!" she would have just looked like a bratty child who has to take credit for everything. At that point at least, she was trying to avoid that.

I think the other 2 bridesmaids were supposed to be affluent - the wives of Lillian's new husband's co-workers, I think? Like Helen. I think there were supposed to be examples of the new, wealthier world Lillian was now moving in.

[chonies]

Also, from a narrative perspctive, since the story was about Annie, Lillian and Helen, it didn't really matter what the lumpen bridesmaids did--they were supposed to have more going on than Helen, and they did. They were married, had some sort of income, etc. They also didn't really have much of a stake in the Annie-Lillian dynamic anyway, especially if they were asked to be bridesmaids out of social obligation.

I agree with ronette's argument: Annie would have lost no matter what she did, so she kind of exploded.