Movie Review: "Bridesmaids"

Seen on: May 13, 2011

The players: Director: Paul Feig, Writers: Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper

Facts of interest: Feig also helmed numerous episodes of "The Office."

The plot: The story follows a stressed maid of honor (Wiig) who has trouble handling a bunch of crazy bridesmaids.

Our thoughts: The posters look fantastic, the trailers are hilarious, and a cast like this one promises nothing but fun. The actual movie? Well, let’s just say it could be a bit better. Although it boasts a bunch of glorious scenes filled with solid laughs, Paul Feig’s new comedy “Bridesmaids” doesn’t quite succeed in wanting to be the most entertaining comedy we’ve seen in a long time. It’s a good flick, but it might not deserve all the praise it’s been getting.

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Salma Hayek boards untitled Sandler comedy

Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek has signed on to star in Columbia's untitled comedy starring Adam Sandler.

According to Variety, Maya Rudolph and Colin Quinn have also boarded the project, which stars Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and David Spade.

Written by Sandler and Fred Wolf, the film follows five best friends from high school who decide to reunite on a Fouth of July weekend 30 years later.

The trade says Hayek will play the wife of Sandler's character, while Rudolph plays Rock's wife.

Directing the flick is Dennis Dugan, whose credits include "You Don't Mess With the Zohan," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" and "Big Daddy."

Hayek starred in "Bandidas," "Frida" and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." She's also got "Cirque du Freak" awaiting release. Rudolph's and Quinn's credits include "SNL."