Bridesmaids' War featuring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson was initially planned as a raunchy, comical production.
In the year 2009, the romantic comedy "Bride Wars" hit the silver screen, starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. The film, however, deviated from its original intended tone, according to Kate Hudson herself.
The original script for "Bride Wars" was reportedly a darker, more satirical comedy, as stated by Hudson. The movie, as released, was a lighter, more mainstream PG-rated romantic comedy. This shift in tone and content was likely a commercial decision to broaden its appeal and increase box office success.
The original script might have aimed to critically dissect the obsessive and competitive culture surrounding weddings and female friendships with a sharper comedic edge. However, the final product softened this approach, focusing more on rivalry and friendship themes.
"Bride Wars" stars Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway as best friends Liv Lerner and Emma Allen, who, interestingly, end up scheduling their weddings for the same day. The film also features Casey Wilson as a love interest, with her character's boyfriend named after her brother. June Diane Raphael plays Liv and Emma's friend who gets married at the beginning of the movie.
Wilson and Raphael, the writers of "Bride Wars", also appear in the movie. The film was their first venture into screenwriting, marking a significant step in their careers.
Despite the toned-down version, "Bride Wars" managed to gross $115 million worldwide. In an ideal world, it might have been a darker, more satirical comedy, as some critics suggest.
Two years after "Bride Wars", another comedy, "Bridesmaids", hit the screens, produced by Judd Apatow. Today, "Bride Wars" can be found on the streaming platform Play, alongside other comedies like "No Strings Attached" and "The Boss".
In "Bride Wars", both Liv Lerner and Emma Allen dreamed of their wedding day since they were little. The critique in the film questions the idea that a wedding is the beginning of a woman's life.
Chris Pratt, known for roles in "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Jurassic World", plays a character in "Bride Wars" that audiences found appealing despite being the "less desirable" boyfriend.
Despite the changes in tone and content, "Bride Wars" remains a popular comedy, showcasing the talent of its cast and the writing skills of Wilson and Raphael.
The average viewer might appreciate the lighter, more mainstream tone of "Bride Wars," but some entertainment critics suggest that it could have been a more satirical comedy, reflecting a sharper commentary on the average lifestyle and home-and-garden obsessions associated with wedding planning. Today, fans of light-hearted movies-and-tv can stream "Bride Wars" on Play, along with other comedies that offer different forms of entertainment.
