For my final passion blog, the movie I will be reviewing is Bridesmaids, which was released in 2011. This movie stars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Bryne, Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Rebel Wilson. This movie is super funny, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a funny movie to watch. 

   In her mid-thirties, Annie Walker is a single, underachieving, down-on-her-luck woman. The recession caused her bakery to fail, wiping off her funds and driving her boyfriend away. She no longer enjoys baking, works a demanding, low-paying job at a jewelry store, and lives with strange British immigrant brothers Gil and Brynn in the same flat. The affluent and egotistical Ted treats Annie like an object in their casual sexual relationship. Her longtime closest friend Lillian is the only source of happiness in her life. Lillian wants Annie to be her maid of honor when she and her fiance Doug become engaged.

   Annie meets Lillian’s bridesmaids at the engagement party: Rita, her long-married, cynical cousin; Becca, her innocent, recently wed coworker; Megan, Doug’s raunchy, foul-mouthed but nice sister; and Helen, the wealthy, snooty trophy wife of Doug’s boss. Instantly envious of one another’s relationships with, Lillian, Annie, and Helen compete with one another for her attention.

   Before visiting an upmarket wedding boutique, Annie takes the bridal party to a Brazilian steakhouse. Later, Helen uses her connections to get the bridal party inside because Annie forgot to make a reservation. The entire group, with the exception of Helen, who opted not to eat, starts throwing up and having uncontrollable diarrhea while trying on gowns, with Lillian urinating in the middle of the street while wearing a wedding dress.

   Helen’s vacation to Las Vegas is chosen over Annie’s proposal for a bachelorette party at Lillian’s parents’ lake estate. Annie buys a ticket in economy class because she can’t afford first class and is too proud to let Helen pay. Helen offers Annie medication and alcohol to help her overcome her severe fear of flying, but Annie starts to have hallucinations and has a mental breakdown that results in her being detained by a U.S. Air Marshal. The group boards a bus to return home after the jet makes an emergency landing. Lillian accepts Annie’s apology but determines that Helen should take charge of organizing the bridal shower and wedding.

   State Patrol officer Nathan Rhodes, who gave Annie a pass on a penalty for her malfunctioning brake lights, becomes a close friend of Annie’s. Despite Annie’s opposition to the notion, Nathan, a frequent patron of Annie’s bakery, persistently urges her to start a new bakery. Nathan presents her with baking goods after a passionate night together, but Annie panics and leaves quickly.

   As Annie makes her way home, a collision occurs caused by her still-broken taillights, and the other driver flees. To Annie’s dismay, Nathan is the responding officer, and he chastises her for not changing her taillights or taking charge of her life. Soon after, Ted shows up to give Annie a ride, and Nathan storms off in disapproval. Nathan’s behavior leads Annie to decide she wants better for herself and she leaves him.

   Annie withdraws, but Megan’s presence inspires her to regain control of her life. Annie picks up baking again, fixes her car, and makes an effort to make things right with Nathan, but he ignores her. Helen shows up at Annie’s home on the day of the wedding, pleading for assistance in locating Lillian, who has vanished. Helen apologizes to Annie and admits, with tears in her eyes, that while people admire her for her ability to create parties, she is lonely in her marriage and lacks true friends. They discover Lillian hiding out in her own apartment with some reluctant assistance from Nathan. Lillian had gotten overwhelmed by Helen’s lavish wedding planning and her fear of abandoning her life in Milwaukee. Lillian and Annie make amends, and Annie returns to serving as the maid of honor. 

   Following the wedding, Annie and Helen become friends. Additionally, Annie and Nathan make up after Nathan suddenly shows up to pick her up after the wedding (an act that is presumed to have been planned by Helen). After kissing, Annie and Nathan get into Nathan’s police car and drive off.

    I really like this movie and would totally recommend it.

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