Directed by:
Paul FeigCinematography:
Robert D. YeomanComposer:
Michael AndrewsCast:
Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Jon Hamm, Matt Lucas, Terry Crews, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kali Hawk, Chris O'Dowd (more)VOD (5)
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The film stars Kristen Wiig as the dishevelled and unhappy Annie, who after losing her dream job, boyfriend, and all her life savings, clings to her childhood friendship with Lillian, played by Maya Rudolph. Following the announcement of Lillian's engagement, Annie is faced with the huge pressure of proving herself not only as the best friend, but as the Maid Of Honour. Annie soon finds herself in a state of competition with Lillian's brand new richer, prettier friend Helen (Rose Byrne) who constantly attempts to upstage her. As the rivalry between the two heats up, hilarity ensues as Annie train wrecks her way through all of her, and Helen's, pre-wedding arrangements for Lillian: from giving the entire bridal party explosive diarrhoea, to getting them all kicked off the plane on the way to Las Vegas. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2012 - Melissa McCarthy (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2012 - Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig (Best Original Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2012 - Melissa McCarthy (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2012 - Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig (Best Original Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 2012 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 2012 - Kristen Wiig (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2012 - Best Comedy
- 2012 - Melissa McCarthy (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2012 - Best Acting Ensemble