“No doubt Bridesmaids was green-lit— and is now being sold—primarily on the basis of presenting a female version of The Hangover’s gross-out humor. Guffaws are meant to take the place of characterization: Apatow’s basic sitcom rationale. Moviegoers accept this crudeness as part of our culture’s exercise of masculine privilege. But even romcom audiences expect more from women; too bad Apatow doesn’t respect his cast’s potential.”
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Armond White reviews Bridesmaids starring Kristen Wiig produced by Judd Apatow
I’ve read like 10 negative reviews at this point that have all said the same thing: “Why couldn’t they have just made a traditional rom com?”
