tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post781051625114601357..comments2024-03-20T01:42:03.216+13:00Comments on Cinematic Paradox: "You're like the maid of dishonor."Stevee Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-46641612220212136592011-11-07T10:38:10.266+13:002011-11-07T10:38:10.266+13:00I wouldn't really call this movie mediocre - i...I wouldn't really call this movie mediocre - it's Globe-worthy at the least thanks to McCarthy's scene-stealing work. But I found the middle really depressing just because we're stuck with Annie for those parts.Paolohttp://okinawaassault.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-73340254070955309452011-11-06T07:14:15.641+13:002011-11-06T07:14:15.641+13:00I guess Portman likes a good comedic role. "Y...I guess Portman likes a good comedic role. "Your Highness" and whatever that recent Ashton Kutcher one was. Plus that rap video she did on SNL. That one's probably the only one that's actually funny.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-26872693535639094122011-11-05T20:36:26.356+13:002011-11-05T20:36:26.356+13:00Matt - It's not amazing, but it's okay eno...<b>Matt</b> - It's not amazing, but it's okay enough.<br /><br /><b>Robert</b> - Yeah, last good female comedy was Mean Girls. That one was bloody brilliant.<br />Damn...I wouldn't see Natalie Portman as the comedy type. <br />Haha, I loved Wikus. He was a good laugh! Interesting connection!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-89333633802772568312011-11-04T14:54:05.303+13:002011-11-04T14:54:05.303+13:00Nice take. I'm glad the film did so well becau...Nice take. I'm glad the film did so well because it was refreshing to see a big screen female comedy like this (last example I can think of is maybe Mean Girls?).<br /><br />I'm pretty sure I heard recently that Natalie Portman was trying to get more female-driven comedies produced or funded or something, but she got turned down by studios. Sucks for her I guess.<br /><br />I agree on the unexpected amount of drama. I tried explaining to someone that I found that weird and they couldn't understand what I was talking about.<br /><br />I liked that Annie's character was a bit unlikeable at first. Another recent character that I would compare her to would be Wikus from District 9. Completely different characters and films, but making the characters unlikeable at first makes their eventual redemption and triumph even better. <br /><br />Again, great review!Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-49108525879680538842011-11-04T09:08:40.647+13:002011-11-04T09:08:40.647+13:00Great review Stevee, I actually never saw this fil...Great review Stevee, I actually never saw this film, but it looks amazing!Matt Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649474780894390040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-21173695972857719852011-11-03T21:28:42.084+13:002011-11-03T21:28:42.084+13:00Andy - Yes, it was a typical rom-com that went the...<b>Andy</b> - Yes, it was a typical rom-com that went the extra step! It was such a shame that it wasn't nearly as good as I thought it would be. I liked it a lot more than you, but I agree, it was pretty damn overrated!<br /><br /><b>Aziza</b> - Still give it a go...I haven't written it off completely!<br /><br /><b>Dan</b> - I did have quite a few laughs too. Thanks!<br /><br /><b>Nikhat</b> - Yes, it did focus on Wiig's character far too much. I personally found the secondary characters far more interesting. Especially Byrne's and McCarthy's...the latter one turned out to be actually quite inspirational. Plus, I felt like Kemper's character was 'just there', but I wish she'd been in it more.<br />And yes, I wish it was more like The Hangover too!<br /><br /><b>pturner1010</b> - Haha, that part had me in stitches too!<br /><br /><b>Castor</b> - Yes, it is an important film, and hopefully female-centric comedies can only get better!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-12502841232111359032011-11-03T15:27:52.831+13:002011-11-03T15:27:52.831+13:00I liked Bridesmaid although I didn't think it ...I liked Bridesmaid although I didn't think it was great. I think it's an important film because it was so popular at the box office which will hopefully lead to more female-centric comedies down the road.Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/movies/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-23245177378250502232011-11-03T06:56:55.954+13:002011-11-03T06:56:55.954+13:00I agree it's over long like so much Apatow pro...I agree it's over long like so much Apatow produced stuff but it felt shorter than Knocked Up which I though dragged. The scene in the airplane was hilarious and Wiig calling that girl in the shop a little c**t had me in stitches. Fowl but f**king funny!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-64468458911429163642011-11-03T04:20:20.990+13:002011-11-03T04:20:20.990+13:00Yeah, even I didn't love it as much as everyon...Yeah, even I didn't love it as much as everyone else. I thought the name Bridesmaids was a bit deceiving because I felt it focused too much on Wiig's character. In this instance, I wished it was more like Hangover and everyone had equal footing.Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-58060788009265186832011-11-03T02:36:36.297+13:002011-11-03T02:36:36.297+13:00I didn't think this was as perfect as so many ...I didn't think this was as perfect as so many people made it seemed, but it did have me laughing a lot and I liked how raunchy these chicks could be. However, it's way too long. Good review Stevee.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-16541100138984955252011-11-02T22:31:02.031+13:002011-11-02T22:31:02.031+13:00Great review! I wanted to see it in cinemas, but s...Great review! I wanted to see it in cinemas, but somehow, I didn't make it! I thought, as I've heard, that it would be great! Interesting to read your review, maybe I'll give it a try during the hollidays!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587775651487578742.post-72172276258932801092011-11-02T21:50:58.131+13:002011-11-02T21:50:58.131+13:00Most overrated film of the year in my opinion. Sur...Most overrated film of the year in my opinion. Sure, women can be funny (and gross) but the extended gags (the speeches, the plane stuff) became more irritating than funny - and for me, that's a no no. I actually felt anger in a comedy. Kristen Wiig was great and Melissa McCarthy added some laughs, but this is really just a typical romcom, but it takes it that extra step (and pads the running time) by throwing in some gutsy but funny-for-a-moment comedy set-pieces. I'm almost alone in thinking this, but I really disliked this film.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.com