DVD Review: “Bridesmaids” & My ‘Girls Night In’ Party

Bridesmaids

Released: September 20, 2011

Studio: Universal Pictures

Running Time: 125 minutes

ABOUT:

Thirty-something Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch but finds her life turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honor role in her best friend Lillian’s (Maya Rudolph) wedding. In way over her head but determined to succeed, Annie leads a hilarious hodgepodge of bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to the big event.

BLU-RAY™ AND DVD BONUS FEATURES

• FEATURE COMMENTARY: With director Paul Feig, co-writer Annie Mumolo and cast members Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McClendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper.
• GAG REEL (DVD Version)
• LINE-O-RAMA
• ADDITIONAL DELETED SCENES
• ADDITIONAL EXTENDED & ALTERNATE SCENES
• CHOLODECKI’S COMMERCIAL:  Check out what’s new with Cholodecki’s when you watch the never-before-seen “commercial” from Annie’s jewelry employer!

EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY™ BONUS FEATURES:

• DIGITAL COPY:  Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie to watch on an array of electronic and portable devices.
• GAG REEL (Blu-ray™Version)
• DELETED SCENES: Tons of deleted scenes, plus a never-before-seen “commercial” for Brynn and Gil’s
  Oo-Laka Juice.
• EXTENDED & ALTERNATE SCENES:  Tons of extended and alternate scenes featuring the bridesmaids, the boyfriends, the roommates, Cholodecki’s employees and customers, and the hilarious “stolen” boot camp class.
• MADE OF HONOR:  BEHIND THE SCENES OF BRIDESMAIDS:  A behind-the-scenes “Making Of” the film featuring Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, writer Annie Mumolo, director Paul Feig and producer Judd Apatow, among others.
• DRUNK-O-RAMA:  Featuring Kristen Wiig’s greatest moments on the plane.
• PEP TALK: Featuring Kristen Wiig on the tennis court
• ANNIE VS. HELEN:  A montage of Bridesmaids frenemies’ – Kristen Wiig’s “Annie” and Rose Byrne’s “Helen” – best and worst moments together.
• “HOLD ON:” Full song performance of Wilson Phillips’ hit “Hold On.”
• BD-LIVE™:  Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch exclusive content, the latest trailers and more!
• pocket BLU™: The groundbreaking pocket BLU™ app uses iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® touch,  Android™, PC and Mac® to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player.  Plus iPad® owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU™ made especially to take advantage of the tablet’s larger screen and high resolution display.  Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray™ content and watch entertaining extras on the go in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before.  pocket BLU™offers advanced features such as:
  • ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
  • VIDEO TIMELINE: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
  • MOBILE-TO-GO: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
  • BROWSE TITLES: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def.  They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
  • KEYBOARD: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
• MY SCENES: Bookmark your favorite scenes from the film.
• uHEAR™: Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray™ disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.

MY THOUGHTS:

I wasn’t sure what to expect from the movie Bridesmaids, but when I heard it was from the same director as Superbad and Knocked Up I knew the movie would be good.  What I liked even more about it was that it was a comedy featuring mainly women, and not typical humor.  I don’t know exactly how to describe the humor in the movie other than to say there is profanity, sex talks, bodily functions, and women being women!  So basically it reminds me of the movie “The Hangover” but starring all women!

What better way to watch a comedy starring women than with some great women friends!  So I was sent a fun package to host a “Girls Night In” party at my house to watch “Bridesmaids!”  If I would have had more time to plan and schedule the party I think it could have been even cooler, but either way it was  a nice night away from kids drinking pink pina coladas (mine was unfortunately non-alcoholic) and snacking away!  We had pizza, baked potato skins, popcorn, tons of candy, and a 4lb. box of Twizzlers!  The only thing I will say is that it is hard to watch a movie with a group of people because someone is always talking or you need to pause the movie for bathroom breaks, so you miss parts.  I actually think “Bridesmaids” would have been a lot funnier had I watched it straight-thru and alone but that just gives me the reason to watch it again!

Where we watched “Bridesmaids” (do you think my tv is big enough?!)

Some of our snacks:

“Bridesmaids” is a movie about two friends, one of which is getting married and the other is basically having a rough life.  Annie (Kristen Wiig) seems to have everything going wrong while her friend is marrying up in life.  Its not that she isn’t happy for her friend, she is just broke and preoccupied.  Then Annie starts competing with another bridesmaid who basically gets re-assigned Maid of Honor duties. There are also three other bridesmaids you get to meet and all have great stories to them.

I laughed, I cried, I almost spit pink pina colada out of my nose throughout the movie. I also wouldn’t necessarily say this is a chick-flick since the humor is basically crude and its R-rated.  I can definitely see myself watching this movie a few more times and it is a great movie to watch with a group of women, you just may miss a few lines here and there.  I am also crossing my fingers for a Bridesmaids sequel!

Pink Pina Coladas – Regular pina colada mix with a splash of grenadine!

Having your own Bridesmaids party?  Check out the Bridesmaids Girls Night-In Facebook Page!

BUY IT: You can buy “Bridesmaids” wherever DVDs are sold or check it out online.

Mom and More Disclosure: I was sent this DVD and a Party Package to review in exchange for my honest opinion. Please see my Disclosure Policy.