Revenge Of The Bridesmaids: A Fun-Filled, Family-Friendly Adventure

Revenge of the Bridesmaids is a 2010 romantic comedy starring Raven-Symoné and Joanna Garcia as two best friends who go undercover as bridesmaids to sabotage a wedding. The film has received mixed reviews, with some viewers praising it as a fun and entertaining chick flick, while others criticise its predictability and immature plot. Rated PG-13, the film has been described as a typical bride/bridesmaid revenge movie, but with enough humour and charm to keep audiences engaged.

Plot summary

"Revenge of the Bridesmaids" is an ABC Family Original Movie that premiered on July 18, 2010. The movie stars Raven-Symoné as Abigail Scanlon and Joanna García as Parker Wald, two 29-year-old women who are best friends since childhood. The plot sees them returning to their small hometown of Lambert, Louisiana, from New York City for a visit.

During a party celebrating Parker's parents' wedding anniversary, they reunite with old friends and discover that their close friend, Rachel, has lost her boyfriend, Tony, to their ex-friend, Caitlyn, a gold-digger who pretends to be pregnant to trick Tony into marrying her so that she can use his money to maintain her family's estate.

Intent on preventing this loveless marriage, Parker and Abigail go "undercover" as Caitlyn's bridesmaids to sabotage the wedding from within. They are aided by a local police detective, Henry Kent, who falls for Parker, and hindered by Caitlyn's controlling mother, Olivia, who is aware of their plot and attempts to keep them at bay.

As they put their plans in motion, things go awry, and Abigail, Parker, and Rachel are arrested by Henry. Parker convinces him to release them, and they kidnap Caitlyn, taking her to the hospital for a pregnancy test and tricking her into admitting the truth. At the wedding ceremony, Tony lies to Caitlyn, telling her that his family has lost their fortune, which leads to her cancelling the wedding and storming off. Tony then proposes to Rachel, revealing that he is still rich.

The film concludes with Parker starring in a major action film alongside Henry, Rachel marrying Tony, and Abigail selling a book about their antics as bridesmaids.

Cast

The 2010 romantic comedy "Revenge of the Bridesmaids" features a host of talented actors and actresses who bring the story to life. The movie centres around two best friends, Abigail Scanlon and Parker Wald, played by Raven-Symoné and Joanna García respectively, who return to their small hometown and discover that their friend Rachel's love interest is set to marry a conniving gold-digger, Caitlyn.

The film's cast includes:

• Raven-Symoné as Abigail Scanlon, one of the two leading ladies who plots to break up the wedding.
• Joanna García as Parker Wald, Abigail's best friend and partner-in-crime in their mission to stop the marriage.
• Virginia Williams as Caitlyn McNabb, the gold-digging bride-to-be who is the target of Abigail and Parker's schemes.
• Beth Broderick as Olivia McNabb, Caitlyn's mother, who works to thwart Abigail and Parker's plans.
• Chryssie Whitehead as Rachel Phipps, the jilted former love interest who teams up with Abigail and Parker for revenge.
• David Clayton Rogers as Henry Kent, the town detective who captures Abigail, Parker, and Rachel but is convinced to release them. He also falls for Parker during the course of the movie.
• Lyle Brocato as Anthony "Tony" Penning Phipps, the man at the centre of the love triangle, who ends up leaving Caitlyn for Rachel.

The movie also features a range of supporting actors, including Brittany Ishibashi, Maureen Brennan, Gary Grubbs, and Angelena Swords, each contributing to the film's comedic and dramatic moments.

Reception

Reviews for "Revenge of the Bridesmaids" are mixed. The film has a rating of 5.9 on IMDb, with individual reviews ranging from 1/10 to 10/10. Some viewers found the movie entertaining and funny, while others criticised its plot, characters, and acting as unoriginal and poorly executed. One review called it a typical Bride/Bridesmaid revenge movie that was nonetheless entertaining throughout the entire film.

The film seems to have been well-received by its target audience, with one review stating, "I happened to catch this movie a while back and gave it a shot because I like Raven-Symone and Beth Broderick. [...] If you enjoy this type, you'll probably like it. If not, you won't." Another review said, "I've seen this movie so long ago that I just had to get it. When I saw this again, it is still a very funny movie. If you want a good laugh, get this movie."

"Revenge of the Bridesmaids" was also recognised at the Teen Film/TV Series International Awards, winning Best Actress: Lead Role on Comedy Film for both Raven-Symoné and Joanna Garcia, as well as Best Film Made for Television, Best Comedy Film of the Year, and the ADG Excellence in Production Design Award. It was also nominated for the People's Choice Awards 2011 in the category of Favorite Family TV Movie.

The film premiered on July 18, 2010, and received 2.55 million viewers, placing it in the top 5 "highest-rated" ABC Family Original Movie premieres.

Awards

'Revenge of the Bridesmaids' has received several awards and nominations. At the Teen Film/TV Series International Awards, the film won five awards: Best Actress: Lead Role on Comedy Film for Raven-Symoné, Best Actress: Lead Role on Comedy Film for Joanna Garcia, Best Film Made for Television, Best Comedy Film of the Year, and ADG Excellence in Production Design Award for Television Movie or Mini-Series. It was also nominated for the People's Choice Awards in 2011 in the category of Favorite Family TV Movie.

The film has received mixed reviews from audiences, with some praising it as a fun and entertaining chick flick, while others criticise its plot and characters as unoriginal and poorly acted. However, the performances of Raven-Symoné and Joanna Garcia have been highlighted as a highlight by several viewers, and the film has found an audience among those who enjoy light-hearted romantic comedies.

Filming locations

"Revenge of the Bridesmaids" was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The filming locations included the Opera Guild Home (previously named the Davis-Seybold Mansion) and the Houmas House in Burnside, Louisiana. The Houmas House Plantation in Burnside, Louisiana, was also featured in the movies "Fletch Lives" (1989) and "Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte" (1964).

The film was directed by Jim Hayman and starred Raven-Symoné, Joanna García Swisher, Virginia Williams, and Beth Broderick, among others. It premiered on July 18, 2010, on ABC Family and received 2.55 million viewers at its premiere, making it one of the highest-rated ABC Family Original Movie premieres.

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