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There's this moment happening on Twitter right now about actors/actresses "understanding the assignment." Fans have used the phrase to highlight the talents of Regina King, Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, and the same can be said for the leading ladies of Bridesmaids. The 2011 film centers around the woes of an unemployed pastry chef whose best friend gets engaged and a stressful, unspoken competition brews between her (the Maid of Honor) and one upscale bridesmaid who constantly overshadows her. It stars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper.
There were countless one-liners spewed between the protagonists and antagonists that have evolved into timeless quoteables. Wiig, who co-wrote the film, executed dry humor that felt unrehearsed, right alongside Rudolph, longtime star of SNL. From Wiig mocking Byrne's character at the engagement party, her getting too wasted and constantly sneaking into first class ("help me, I'm poor"), her bridal shower meltdown and trying to win over her cop friend, she was genius in this film. She used her wit to fuel her pain, which is relatable content.
Not to mention, this was peak Melissa McCarthy and who could forget the iconic scene at the bridal shop when almost everyone got food poisoning and utterly destroyed bridal dresses in the process. Remember Maya Rudolph losing control in the middle of the street while wearing a couture wedding dress? HILARIOUS.
The film wasn't just a peak comical moment, it showcased different forms of love. Though the film didn't completely center around a romantic relationship, it could potentially be considered a romantic comedy. The odd relationship between Wiig's former roommates, her budding friendship with McCarthy's character, her new romance with Officer Rhodes and her longtime friendship with Rudolph's character are all examples of the undertone of the film and serve as impetus to the pure comedic timing we get. We have several films about weddings and bridesmaids— 27 Dresses, Made of Honour, Revenge of the Bridesmaids— yet none of them compare to this classic.
So, in case you needed a reminder to host your own dance party to Wilson Phillips' "Hold On," this is it. Bridesmaids is currently streaming for free on Peacock.
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