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This week SAC films is presenting Bridesmaids in the PSU Theater at 9 PM on Wednesday, August 24th and Sunday, August 28th.
Bridesmaids became the surprise hit of the summer pulling in $167 million (and counting) domestically; proving the girls can do the raunchy summer comedy just as well as the boys. There’s a lot to love about Bridesmaids, from Kristen Wiig (MacGruber, Knocked Up) getting her break out role after years of being one of the better cast members on SNL to Melissa McCarthy (Gilmore Girls, Mike & Molly) coming out of nowhere to steal scenes.
Let’s go to IMDB for the synopsis:
“Annie (Kristen Wiig), is a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie’s life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian’s maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.”
Don’t just take my word for it. Bridesmaids is currently sitting at 90% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with 195 fresh reviews and only 22 rotten. The general consensus on the film is:
“A marriage of genuine characters, gross out gags, and pathos, Bridesmaids is a female-driven comedy that refuses to be boxed in as Kristen Wiig emerges as a real star.”
Come check out Bridesmaids in the PSU Theater on Wednesday, August 24th and Sunday, August 28th at 9 PM for the great price of FREE thanks to our friends at SAC.