Bridesmaids' Revenge: Rated Tv-14 For Mischief And Romance

Revenge of the Bridesmaids is a 2010 TV movie rated TV-14. The plot centres around two women who go undercover as bridesmaids to sabotage the wedding of their ex-friend, who is marrying for money. The movie is classified as a romantic comedy, with some viewers describing it as a chick flick and a feel-good movie. While it received mixed reviews, some praising the acting and comedy, and others criticising the plot and characters, it achieved a viewership of 2.55 million at its premiere.

Plot and premise

"Revenge of the Bridesmaids" is an ABC Family Original Movie that was released in 2010. The film stars Raven-Symoné as Abigail Scanlon and Joanna García as Parker Wald, two 29-year-old women who are best friends and return to their small hometown of Lambert, Louisiana, from New York City for a visit. During a party, they learn that their close friend, Rachel, has lost her boyfriend, Tony, to their ex-friend, Caitlyn, a gold-digger who is only after Tony's money.

Intent on preventing a loveless marriage, Abigail and Parker decide to go "undercover" as bridesmaids in Caitlyn's wedding to sabotage it. They are also motivated by the fact that Caitlyn had stolen Rachel's boyfriend. Along the way, they encounter obstacles, such as the interference of Caitlyn's mother, Olivia, who tries to keep them at bay, and Parker's growing romantic interest in the town detective, Henry Kent.

Despite the challenges, the bridesmaids execute their plans, which include kidnapping Caitlyn, taking her to the hospital for a pregnancy test, and tricking her into admitting that she was not actually pregnant. Their efforts ultimately lead to the cancellation of the wedding and the reunion of Tony and Rachel, who end up getting married. The film concludes with Parker finding success in her acting career, Rachel and Tony's marriage, and Abigail selling a book about their experiences as bridesmaids.

The plot of "Revenge of the Bridesmaids" revolves around the theme of friendship, revenge, and true love. The two main characters, Abigail and Parker, are determined to protect their friend Rachel from a loveless marriage and the gold-digging schemes of Caitlyn. Their plans to sabotage the wedding involve going undercover as bridesmaids, creating comedic situations, and ultimately leading to a satisfying resolution for the characters.

Characters and cast

The 2010 ABC Family Original Movie "Revenge of the Bridesmaids" stars Raven-Symoné and JoAnna Garcia Swisher as the leading characters, Parker Wald and Abigail Scanlon, respectively. Parker and Abigail are childhood best friends who return to their small hometown in Louisiana from New York City. During a party, they learn that their close friend Rachel has lost her love, Tony, to their ex-friend, Caitlyn, a gold-digger who is pretending to be pregnant to trick Tony into marrying her for his money.

Intent on stopping the loveless marriage, Parker and Abigail decide to go undercover as Caitlyn's bridesmaids to sabotage the wedding from within. However, their plans are complicated by the interference of Caitlyn's mother, Olivia, who is also determined to keep them from ruining her daughter's wedding. Along the way, Parker falls for the town detective, Henry Kent, who ends up arresting Abigail, Parker, and Rachel.

The cast of "Revenge of the Bridesmaids" also includes Virginia Williams as Caitlyn McNabb, Beth Broderick as Olivia McNabb, Chryssie Whitehead as Rachel Phipps, David Clayton Rogers as Henry Kent, and Lyle Brocato as Tony Penning Phipps. The film received several accolades, including Best Actress: Lead Role on Comedy Film for both Raven-Symoné and Joanna Garcia at the Teen Film/TV Series International Awards.

Themes and messages

"Revenge of the Bridesmaids" is a 2010 TV movie rated TV-14. The film centres around two women, Abigail Scanlon and Parker Wald, who are childhood best friends. They return to their small hometown of Lambert, Louisiana, and discover that their friend Rachel has lost her boyfriend, Tony, to another friend, Caitlyn, who is a gold-digger.

The film's central theme revolves around friendship and loyalty. The plot is driven by Abigail and Parker's unwavering loyalty to their friend Rachel, who has been wronged by Caitlyn. They are willing to go to great lengths, including sabotaging a wedding, to stand up for their friend and get revenge on her behalf. This theme is further emphasised by the fact that the film is told from the perspective of the bridesmaids, rather than the bride, highlighting the importance of female friendship and solidarity.

Another key theme is the importance of true love. Abigail and Parker are motivated not only by their loyalty to Rachel but also by their belief in true love. They feel that Rachel and Tony belong together and are determined to prevent a loveless marriage between Tony and Caitlyn, who is only after his money. This theme is reinforced by the ultimate outcome of the film, where Rachel and Tony end up back together, implying that their love conquers all.

The film also touches on the theme of social class. Caitlyn is portrayed as a gold-digger who is after Tony's money, and her social-climbing ambitions are what drive her to manipulate him into marrying her. On the other hand, Rachel, who is still in love with Tony, is portrayed as more down-to-earth and genuine. This theme is further emphasised by the fact that Caitlyn's mother, Olivia, is also a social climber, and the two of them are ultimately foiled by the more humble and honest characters.

"Revenge of the Bridesmaids" also explores the idea of deception and its consequences. Caitlyn's deception, pretending to be pregnant to trap Tony into marriage, is what sets the plot in motion. The film demonstrates how this lie snowballs and affects multiple people, ultimately leading to her downfall. On the other hand, Abigail and Parker's deception, going undercover as bridesmaids, is portrayed more positively as they are trying to right a wrong and expose the truth.

Finally, the film also touches on the theme of female empowerment. Abigail and Parker are portrayed as strong, resourceful women who are not afraid to take matters into their own hands and fight for what they believe in. They are the driving force behind the plot, and their actions ultimately lead to a positive outcome for all the characters, except for Caitlyn, who is portrayed as a negative, manipulative force.

Production and release

Revenge of the Bridesmaids is a made-for-TV movie that was released in 2010. It premiered on ABC Family on July 18, 2010, and later released on DVD in the US on April 26, 2011. The film was directed by Jim Hayman and produced by Von Zerneck-Sertner Films.

The movie stars Raven-Symoné as Abigail Scanlon and Joanna García as Parker Wald, two 29-year-old women who are best friends. They return to their small hometown of Lambert, Louisiana, from New York City for a visit and learn that their friend Rachel has lost her love, Tony, to a conniving gold-digger and ex-friend, Caitlyn.

Intent on preventing a loveless marriage, Parker and Abigail go undercover as Caitlyn's bridesmaids to sabotage the wedding from within. Along the way, they encounter obstacles, including interference from Caitlyn's mother, Olivia, and Parker's growing attraction to the town detective, Henry Kent. Despite these challenges, the bridesmaids execute their plans, ultimately exposing Caitlyn's deception and leading to a series of happy endings for the main characters.

The film was well-received, attracting 2.55 million viewers at its premiere and earning a spot on the top 5 "highest-rated" ABC Family Original Movie premieres list. It also garnered several accolades, including Best Actress: Lead Role on Comedy Film for both Raven-Symoné and Joanna Garcia, Best Film Made for Television, Best Comedy Film of the Year, and the ADG Excellence in Production Design Award.

Reviews and ratings

'Revenge of the Bridesmaids' received mixed reviews from viewers. While some praised the movie for its entertainment value, calling it a "great feel-good movie" and a fun, light-hearted watch, others criticised it for its predictability, immature plot and lack of satirical edge.

One IMDb reviewer called it a fun family-friendly movie, noting that it was a "typical Bride/Bridesmaid revenge movie" but one that was entertaining throughout. Another IMDb review highlighted the "hilarious encounters and flubs" and the "friendships of the three" main characters, recommending it as a film to watch with friends.

However, some viewers were less impressed. One IMDb review called it "ABC Family garbage" and "another pitiful excuse to call this cinema", while another criticised the movie for its immature plot, calling the characters' revenge plan "childish and stupid".

The movie was also deemed overrated by one IMDb reviewer, who argued that it didn't make sense for the bridesmaids to seek revenge on the bride-to-be, as "you can't steal people away or brainwash them into loving you".

Despite the mixed reviews, 'Revenge of the Bridesmaids' was a ratings success, premiering to 2.55 million viewers and making it into the top 5 "highest-rated" ABC Family Original Movie premieres.

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