Bridesmaids poster

Bridesmaids

2011USALanguage: EnglishDirected by Paul Feig6.5

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 you’ll go for someone you love.

Themes and style

Tone
dark comedywarmchaoticmelancholic
Pacing
episodicescalatingescalating
Story
competitionunravelingreunionjourney
Emotion
belongingfiguring out who you aregrieflongingthe family you chooseloyalty under pressureshame
Themes
class and moneymen and women navigating expectationsfamily dutypoverty
Feel
crowd pleasercatharticfun scaryrewatchable
Violence
mild

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