Bride Wars reviewed by Mark Kermode

[@sutton270381]

"Everyone will tell you its a chick flick. But only because if you ground it up and fed it to battery hens it would be better than running it though a projector" Classic.

[@XenoSonic1]

This is still one of the best rants in the show's history. It just has so many good moments condensed into nine minutes.

[@Matt7895]

One of my favourite Kermodean rants. The puckering up, the faces, the clingfilm bits are the best parts.

[@charliedawson6318]

The utter despair as he spits out, "Simon, you don't have to see them!"

[@nifralo2752]

"Did you deliberately chose the worst clip in the movie?"-Simon Mayo, nope that was the clip the producers are trying to SELL the movie on.

[@walonsubi]

I love how the guy in the background's face gets redder the longer it goes on and the more laughter he tries to hold in.

[@luckyspurs]

Some brilliant silent laughing.

[@SIGNIFYING_NOTHING]

"BECAUSE I'M A LAWYER, BUT I'M NOT FAT, I'M THIN, BUT I'M PRETENDING TO BE FAT, TAKE THAT!"-6:27 Priceless.

[@LiamPennington]

The starter before the Sex and the City 2 main course.

[@ZuluRomeo]

And the dessert: FЯED

[@alexespinoza6366]

"Anne Hathaway, who's all teeth and eyebrows" LMAO!

[@craigmurdock4740]

i loooove the camera shot of simon and mark just listening to the film clip not laughing HAHAHAHAHA

[@slimjimpui]

The really depressing thing is not that these sort of movies exist, but the sheer volume of them and how many inert drones actually still go to see them. Another fine review Mark

[@scruffyp9480]

I love it when he gets angry about films.

[@Jan-se1nd]

I love the tone deafness of tech exemplified in that right next to this review is an ad trying to get me to buy Bride Wars through KZbin. Brilliant.

[@badboy4life7878]

'Kate Hudson's a high powered lawter? in not having that' the man is a genius!!!!!

[@gaggle64]

Mark looks like he's trying to internalize a 'Nam flashback while the clip is playing.

[@KSRugby]

in the same year that the unborn, transformers 2 and terminator salvation came out

[@bertfromseasamestreet]

When he's impersonating Kate Hudson he sounds EXACTLY like Quentin Tarantino.

[@Main710]

4:25 - "Pfft, sorry, leaving. Nope. Kate Hudson's not a high-powered lawyer. Not having that!" LMAO! Mark's delivery and body language during that is absolutely hilarious!

[@luckyspurs]

Quite nice that we're in the year 2022 and Mark's praising Kate Hudson's acting in Glass Onion and other things.

[@666deadman1988]

Have a double wedding. Problem solved.

[@ShreeNation]

Mark should try stand up comedy. The delivery and punchlines are on point.

[@johncrwarner]

This review is hilarious review - Mark Kermode - is on top form. Excellent.

[@cmndante6698]

Imagine acting in and producing a film and then you watch this review of it! aaaahaha especially the end

[@aerialkate]

Hathaway's performance in 'Rachel getting married' was excellent. And despite the 'wedding' reference in the title - it's not really a film about a wedding. It's the furthest thing from 'Bride Wars' as you can get. It's about the effects of drug addiction and the death of a small child. The scene in which Hathaway smacks Debra Winger is one of my favourite movie scenes of all time. The 'boho' posturings of the fictional family concerned were very irritating - no argument - almost ruined the film. But that film did convince me that Anne Hathaway is a very, very good actress.

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

She's so good.

[@Prolix8]

I'M LAWYER AND I'M NOT FAT. Classic.

[@leapoffaith20]

I don't think it's the fact that it was a woman who was a helicopter pilot. It was the fact that MEG RYAN was a helicopter pilot.

[@jd899]

I can't believe that this review is 3 years old already, where does time go?

[@alisaurus4224]

BOOM it’s 2022

[@estelwillow]

Oh, I absolutely love Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. Welcome back, guys! Another great review, not a movie on my to-see list, then!

[@potterpotty01]

I'm listening to the clip, and I'm just thinking, you could just have a joint wedding?

[@dimabbq]

Kermode and Mayo are back. Brilliant

[@alagorical8001]

"Skin like this, face like this , describe it man!" lmao

[@kerealciller]

probably the funniest review ive ever seen

[@accountwithoutrules]

This review made me want to subscribe to this channel, I really don't know what Anne Hathaway was thinking but she better be careful before she ends up typecast with all these wedding movies she's done.

[@Woesteinvuir]

This may just be the best work Kermode has ever done.

[@bennyboy915]

Lol the "eyebrows and teeth" bit slayed me. I love his rants about shit films

[@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810]

"people will tell you it's a chick flick. Only if you ground it up and served it to battery hens." Someone should put that on a t-shirt.

[@debocrema]

"She has less of a physical presence than an intellectual presence"

[@MoleyRusselsWart_]

"Is this your Meg Ryan as a helicopter pilot" Hahahaha!

[@evesapple]

I get your point, but the thing is Mark Kermode is one of those critics who actually isnt looking for oscar films- he is looking for films that do just entertain (hence his own little awards show he does) He understands genre, and isn't snobby about films that others may look down on- (liking Basic Instinct 2, High school Musical, Twilight, because they were right for their target audience, and fit the genre) He just wants it to be good- and if it is a comedy, fit its genre- i.e be funny.

[@soundslave]

I might a cold emotionless man, but what's wrong with moving their wedding date? Is it really the end of the world if one of them pushed it back by a month? I just don't get this premise, why make a film about it?

[@alisaurus4224]

They both want to be “June brides” and would thus have to wait a whole year. It’s just a contrivance to set up the schedule clash.

[@toomanyaccounts]

It's about two women who claim to be friends but in reality are jealous of each other and see their weddings as competition with each other.

[@StokeCityFC44]

very powerful ending

[@ThisCharmingMan1984]

Who is "Vera Wang"? Is she a character from the Chinese edition of Coronation Street?

[@RoyStantz]

Does this answer your question? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera_Wang

[@paradoxacres1063]

Hilarious review, guys *:)*

[@louisericketts6738]

What's all this about Kit Kats?

[@andykerr6380]

Wonder how much of these classic rants are scripted, or thought out beforehand or just top of the head stream of consciousness. If the later, Kermode needs to be given far props, not just as a film connoisseur and educator, but as a genuinely smart funny guy.

[@razmataz13drums]

+Andy Kerr i think he takes some notes beforehand, or at least does think about it, as no one wants to have a blank silence of oh what was that film again live on air! But yeah I wonder that too, because he's said he doesnt particularly like getting angry about the films. But he knows its entertaining

[@Booyawatchin]

Dayummmm go off Mark!!!

[@tenpinjohn89]

I miss his impressions

[@thanatogenos]

Eyebrows and teeth. Dear God what a perfect assessment.

[@ethanwarren8977]

it would be interesting for someone to compare how differently mark reviews the worst of female-targeted cinema versus the worst of male-targeted cinema. i know he's really ripped into like, michael bay, so i'm not accusing him of any bias, i just bet someone has and i'd be curious to see such an analysis.

[@alisaurus4224]

I’ve watched a ton of Mark’s reviews and i don’t think he has a sexist bias. He’s made much of the acting shortcomings of Keanu Reeves and Nicholas Cage in particular, but also Sam Worthington, Shia LeBoeuf etc.-his recap of Eddie Redmayne in Jupiter Ascending is very funny, for one. I can’t think of any female directors or producers who have inspired classic Kermodean rants like Michael Bay, M Shyamalan, McG, or Zack Snyder, but there are comparatively few working.

[@thebagelsproductions]

He generally highlights his disgust at any misogynistic overtones in movies also

[@Jan-se1nd]

Watch his review of Entourage and you have your answer.

[@ironcaptain769]

My favourite movie review of all time!

[@KINGBADASS100]

Man, there were ALOT of bad romcoms from 2009-2013 weren't there?

[@Hulsie]

LOL I'm gonna make GIFs of Mark's impersonations

[@David171985]

Very funny review, just one question - can anyone tell me what the kit kat thing's about? I know it's some sort of running joke between them, about a supposed boycott of Nestle (or just Kitkat?) for some reason, but can anyone tell me what the originial idea behind it was?

[@masonverger5639]

Mark speaks about Anne and Kate Hudson as if they’re like students and he’s the headmaster and he’s speaking to their parents comparing them

[@dxgod925]

when he said all eyebrows and teeth i thought id have a heart attack laughing LOLOLOL

[@santiagorivas562]

It was a miracle Chris Pratt's career didn't end with that film.

[@alagorical8001]

Mayo: 'Skin like this, face like this' - Describe what you're doing ! :D

[@filmotel]

As Gandalf the Grey would say, "There is only one Kit-Kat... except ring!

[@doctorHOUSE]

that would be amazing - kermode for film 2009 would be a smash hit!!

[@nightw4tchman]

I watched this on a plane recently purely based on the Dr's review. I gave up. it was that bad.

[@TheComedyfan123]

|Did you watch this on TV or listen to it on the radio?

[@dsriggs]

Hell of a Quentin Tarantino impersonation by Mark, there.

[@dilmao]

I am embarrased to admit I have watched this clip about fifteen times in total, but it has everything Kermode. Impressions, a deserved but spirited rant, comments by Mayo, and a reality check for the cancer that is Kate Hudson.

[@nightdangermusic]

6:49 - best kermode moment ever

[@GonzoDuke]

I love this guy

[@dmpcornwall]

He never hams up, he's always been that mad when he's seen a rubbish movie. I remember hearing him on Mayo's Radio 1 show about 10 years ago, before he became more widely known, and he was required listening even then. His review of Robin Williams's "Bicenntennial Man" was a corker.... "There is something deeply disturbing about watching a metal plate slowly mutate into the smugly grinning features of Robin Williams (baby voice) as he watches little children playing on the beach. And as his

[@amyclarke41]

its a guilty pleasure 😊

[@Badkarma333]

I remember being dragged to see this in high school. It was the first bad film I've ever seen that I didn't even try to apologize for out of sheer embarassment afterwards. It was utterly vile and deserving of untramelled scorn. The worst film I have ever, ever seen.

[@slimjimpui]

The Good Dr hosting Film 2009? Means I'd have to start watching TV again. Petition time!

[@ghostmanlostsoul]

Mark, I noticed that some people love SILENT RUNNING and Some people Hate it! I see 3 reviews that are 5 stars followed by 3 reviews that are one star. Why is there such a wide range of opinions on this movie, please explain! Help!

[@biggles1111]

Thank God he didn't have to quit :)

[@Raymint]

"Simon, you don't have to see them" - Mark you ooze entertainment.

[@RockBottomRiser21]

LOL look at the dude in the background 7 minutes in.

[@Cameraman61]

That's one of the funniest things about this clip. That guy trying not to explode with laughter!

[@charity6372]

This was delicious from beginning to end.

[@caxzrockz]

Why were they boycotting KitKat's?

[@tinmachine693]

If memory serves me correctly they decided to add flavours, like green tea and orange? And they are kitkat purists so they took umbrage.

[@DannyTheGFP]

A Bergkamp Wonderland

[@theParrotForeign]

ha ha needed a rant from old Kermode

[@boneyarsebogman]

I don't really think he's hamming it up for the camera in the slightest. He would probably be the exact same way without it.

[@kemp10]

wait why were they boycotting kitkat?

[@GbOverAb]

meg ryan is a helicopter pilot

[@paulklein8048]

@leapoffaith20 Yeah i think it's just Meg Ryan as a helicopter Pilot, tbh Sigourney Weaver could be a pilot or Cate Blanchet. Kermode just knows miscasting when he sees it.

[@dowling1981]

@trekkerhappy Perhaps you are right, but do not vilify his portentions, ken?

[@123456yum123456]

@jimmymckooel I know, I very rarely agree with him but find his reviews hilarious.

[@katashworth41]

Not to "one up" but I had a worse start to 2009 a few weeks later, unless the film is worse than the death of a parent and then I'll be glad I've avoided it (because it looked so horrible)

[@badhead]

No. There where only 7 films this year he thought where worse than Bride Wars

[@51yourtimeisup]

lol at the guy on the left at 7:51

[@anaidfc8]

@Luke Howles

[@moeezS]

I don't want Kermode to lose his job, but now I'm compelled to find 10 worse movies, and will keep a list for the year! XD

[@TimmyHowles]

@MadameMao1 Apart from Almost Famous

[@dmpcornwall]

eyebrows slowly go up and down in little demonstrations (switches to normal angry voice) I mean it was ABSOLUTELY...HORRENDOUS! (Shouting) I thought I want to go and punch someone after watching this. It's 2 hours long, it makes "7 Years in Tibet" feel like a short film. I mean.....words fail me!" An unforgettable review and I so wish they'd had live stream for it back then. The "Marley and Me" review comes close to it, in terms of style of rant.

[@MaquiladoraIII]

7 people are off to apply Moulinex mixers to their eyes.

[@Howler15]

why are they boycotting kitkat?? and hello to jason

[@ArgentumGraecus]

I have to reveiw this for English AS level.

[@nickmageebrown1981]

0.26......I am guessing he didn't like it then.

[@soundslave]

Still, it's just a wedding. The day it takes place on is probably the least important thing.

[@charliemctruth]

Kermode is attempting to give his critique of a turkey of a movie while Mayo is trying to maintain an air of oh so slightly political correctness that screams "I am not with this person".

[@keitsi87]

Is it just me or is there a fart noise at 0:55?

[@MatthewLedZepfan]

bride wars i think

[@giftofthepadgii]

The whole making fat jokes when you're not fat at all, reminds me of how the Liz Lemon fat jokes in 30 Rock don't really make any sense.