In terms of the Venn diagram of close to the knuckle comedies and Judd Apatow films, Bridesmaids is quite a departure. This is because the main protagonists are women. Of course the film is also unflinching and unflattering in its depiction of the bride and her bridesmaids. It manages, though, to do so in a way that is not sexist. It may be demeaning to the individuals but not to women as a whole. It also certainly doesn't treat women as objects.
It's remarkable how many films follow the rom-com pattern of the progression of a fledgling on screen relationship. Bridesmaids is another of those, I'll let you guess what happens. Anyway this film really could be a companion piece to the Hangover, but it's far funnier and doesn't make you feel like you've lost two hours of your life on a completely wasted venture.
It does talk about aspirations, dreams and achievement as well, but not in the sickening way that films can adopt sometimes. What it really says is that on most occasions it's positive steps we take ourselves that help us achieve and that spending too much time not realising this can be destructive. It also says though be careful of grey meat and mixing alcohol and prescription medication.
Great review! I saw 'Bridesmaids' and I, too, feel that it's a companion piece to 'The Hangover'. The women were hilarious! It goes to show that women can be just as raunchy as men.
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