Bridesmaids

(2011) (Paul Feig)

A long, slow-motion descent into the maelstrom for Kristen Wiig, a selfish, damaged, pretty, self-pitying gal with a drinking problem, and jealousy issues.  It is a bit of a plod, saved by her romance with Chris O’Dowd and three deathless scenes: the bridal fitting after lunch at a very dodgy eatery; the plane trip to Vegas, and the bridal shower.  It’s where America is now, unfortunately: resilient but mad, mad with self-love.