Like an eager suitor looking to get your attention, the new comedy Bridesmaids is sending over gifts every day, it would seem. Yesterday brought the first poster for the movie, and now the trailer has arrived over at Apple.
Giving a good impression of what the final film will be, we’re left thinking that it’ll be a fun Apatow-style romp with a little bit more oestrogen than usual.
Kristen Wiig spearheaded the pic, co-writing the script with Annie Mumolo, and takes on the starring role as Annie, the cousin of bride-to-be Lillian. Asked to be Maid of Honour, Annie realises that she has a litany of tasks that all need to be carried out to perfection before her pal walks down the aisle. And there’s some serious competition for the organisational duties from Lillian’s snooty friends, including bridesmaid-from-hell Helen (Rose Byrne).
Paul Feig called the shots on this one, and it boasts an embarrassment of comedy riches with turns from Ellie Kemper, Nancy Carell, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Hitchcock, Matt Lucas and Chris O’Dowd (who shows up briefly in the footage).
Our only concern is the occasional lazy gag, such as a burp/fart routine that doesn’t quite work. Still, we’re eager to see the whole film.
Check out the trailer, and then let us know your thoughts. Bridesmaids is out on June 24.