People, I don’t get out much. I have a toddler and an infant in the prime of her mother-sucking days. For me getting out means I took the garbage out instead of letting my husband do it.
A few days ago, in honor of my 40th birthday Unknown Papi and I decided it was time to get out for real. We left the toddler and the mother-sucker with a good friend playing the part of babysitter and headed to the movies. Now, I can’t remember the last time I went to the movies instead of just watching DVDs at home. I joke that my husband only ever wants to watch movies where men are getting chased (think Borne Identity). I truly get tired of male-centric movies that have very few women in them and the women that are included must be uber-hot, scantily-clad, and far younger than their male counterparts.
It can be hard for my husband and I to agree on what movie we want to watch together, but this time since it was my birthday I knew I would get no argument. I was not in the mood to be edified, scared, or thrilled. Really, I just wanted to laugh and have a good time. I chose Bridesmaids, starring Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph. From the preview, I thought it would be a stupid comedy and I might get a couple of chuckles out of it.
Guess what? I laughed my ass off and so did my husband and so did everyone else in the theater. I could tell from the moment it started that I was going to love it and love it I did. It is a raunchy, fromantic*, R-rated comedy that rocks. It is a chick flick that even people with dicks will enjoy. Perhaps this movie will finally put to rest the argument that women are not funny and that female-lead movies won’t make money at the box office.
*Fromance as in friendship + romance = fromance
Dazeedreamer says
omg. I LOVED that movie. I laughed sooooo hard and long during the bridal shoppe scene that I couldn’t breath and my stomach hurt. Good to hear that your husband liked it. I also find myself thinking about different parts of the movie during the week and burst out laughing again.
anywhoseits, happy belated birthday.
Anonymous says
I saw Bridesmaids yesterday and I too, loved it. I loved how it was not just funny but how there was a story about Annie’s (Kristen Wiig) completely screwed up life too.
Heidi says
I completely agree! We saw it on one of our extremely rare nights out, too. I liked that the main story was about a friendship between two females. That’s a subject rarely explored in movies and to make it into a raunchy comedy was brilliant. Go Hollywood!
rebecca says
Other than the two years I worked in a movie theater….or did I work there three years?? Anyway, I saw LOTS of movies when I worked at the movies, but other than that, not so much. I don’t even watch them here at home.
rebecca says
Other than the two years I worked in a movie theater….or did I work there three years?? Anyway, I saw LOTS of movies when I worked at the movies, but other than that, not so much. I don’t even watch them here at home.
Eva Gallant says
So glad you enjoye it; now you’ve got me thinking about going!
Ttownsend says
I’m going to see it on Thursday and can’t wait!!!
Anonymous says
So cool it was good I want to see it so bad! Happy you were able to have a date.
Danyelle says
We went to see this a couple weeks ago and I seriously laughed until I cried and almost peed myself. I’m glad you enjoyed it too.
latinapen.blogspot.com says
The ‘duckwalk’ across the street, priceless…And I love your term ‘fromance,’ so much better than ‘chick flick.’
Anonymous says
So glad you got to go out and the movie sounds awesome. Can’t wait to see it!
Myya says
I went last night with my sisters & I laughed my ass off. I don’t usually really laugh out loud at movies, but oh my gosh I laughed & laugh HARD! Such a funny movie!!
Happy Belated Birthday 🙂
KIM LONG says
I heard it was very funny. I can’t wait to see it!
KIM LONG says
I heard it was very funny. I can’t wait to see it!
Kristin_The_Goat says
I’m so glad that you picked a movie that gave you laughs! and your husband, too. Perfect for the Momma and Daddy out on the town 🙂
Betsy at zen-mama.com says
We love those Saturday Night Live girls…I might get all my boys to come see it!!
QandleQueen says
Can’t wait to see it – great review!
jules says
I’ve heard all good reviews about that movie. I have GOT to go see it!
From Tracie says
I am SOOOOOO glad that it was good! I’ve been wanting to see it.
Kimberly says
I totally enjoy me a good men-centric movie. I adore the Bourne movies! That Matt Damon is yummy! 🙂 But I effin’ LOVED this movie. It was a riot and even though it was over to top in a few parts, it was so real, don’t you think. So much fun! I’m glad you had some mother-sucking time off. You deserve it!
Classic NYer says
::gasp:: she said “dicks”!!!
And btw, you’re enough proof that women are funny.
LindyLouMac in Italy says
Sounds like i should watch out for this one appearing at the DVD hire shop 🙂
thatgirlblogs says
so dying to see this, I love kristin wiig. gonna do it soon! thx for the reminder…
unknownmami says
Do it! I think you’ll love it.
Anonymous says
I’ll have to check it out! Looks funny!
beee says
It was funny yes but overrated, something you watch then forget about.
unknownmami says
It was no “Waiting for Guffman”, but I got to laugh out loud and that rarely happens for me at movies.
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