In this instance anyway.
Kristen Wiig is co-writer, main character and complete genius, which begs the question - why has she never been the lead before?!
This brand of comedy film is pretty rare. It obviously smacks of 'The Hangover' but only in general context and one character similarity. Other than this, there isn't any film you can really pin down to compare Bridesmaids with. With it's uniquness it brings freshness and opens the door for more female comedians to be as original as Wiig and co.
With Judd Apatow as a producer, this could have been made far too 'laddy' and they could have really missed the mark. But the gross out comedy hasn't apologised for itself and that is something that helps it avoid being boxed and really makes it punch.
I think the exact reason Bridesmades works is because it's unusual; it crosses genres and has a perfect balance of very bad taste, good humour, romance and sensitivity.
Despite occassional pacing issues Bridesmids is a kick arse triumph.
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