At the Theater - "Bridesmaids" - Kristen Wiig channels Lucille Ball in this very funny comedy that some are passing off as the female version of "The Hangover"- hell, I think this movie stands alongside that film as it's equal. The excellent cast, witty dialogue and inspired ad-libbing had me from the get-go.
Those lame and awkward misfire moments that mar so many of today's comedies are at an absolute minimum and there's several genuine belly laughs- a scene involving a case of untimely food poisoning (as if there's ever a good time for this) left me with a laughter-induced headache.
Wiig and Maya Rudolph, playing the bride-to-be, are pitch perfect. Rose Byrne (FX's Damages) is lovelier than ever as Wiig's nemesis while Melissa McCarthy (CBS's Mike & Molly) pretty much steals every scene she's in. John Hamm plays an excellent turd while Chris O'Dowd (Wiig's love interest in the film) is so damned charming yet non-stereotypical that I can't help but label him a future talent to keep tabs on.
Strange and heart-breaking to see the late Jill Clayburgh in her last theatrical role.
Highly Recommended- women should definitely check it out with a few of their closest female friends.
8.5 out of 10
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