Bridesmaids
First screened in May 2011; most recently screened in November 2011

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Director: Paul Feig. Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Chris O'Dowd, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Jon Hamm, Jill Clayburgh, Rebel Wilson, Matt Lucas, Michael Hitchcock, Annie Mumolo, Ben Falcone, Mitch Silpa, Richard Riehle, Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson. Screenplay: Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo.

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Twitter Capsule: Mix of raucous and sober tones shows laudable ambition but wobbly execution. Some good laughs, but kind of hemmed in?

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Photo © 2011 Universal Pictures

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B

(in May 2011: B–)

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Academy Award Nominations:
	Best Supporting Actress: Melissa McCarthy
	Best Original Screenplay: Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig
Golden Globe Nominations:
	Best Picture (Musical/Comedy)
	Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Kristen Wiig
Other Awards:
	Boston Society of Film Critics: Best Supporting Actress (McCarthy)

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