“Bride Hard” from Magenta Light Studios, is an all-new feature film where our secret agent lead played by Rebel Wilson must save the wedding of her best friend played by Anna Camp from thieves. The cast also includes Anna Chlumsky, Justin Hartley, Gigi Zumbano, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and more. The film is directed by the action veteran Simon West.
ABOUT “BRIDE HARD”
In “Bride Hard” Wilson’s Sam and Camp’s Betsy have been friends for decades. But it seems that the friendship has been tested by Sam’s priority in life, her career as a secret agent. This comes to a boiling point during Betsy’s bachelorette party when Sam gets called away and on a job. The other bridesmaids Lydia, played by Randolph, Zoe, played by Zumbano, and Virginia, played by Chlumsky point out Sam’s absence. This leads to Sam losing her title of Maid of Honor.
Despite feeling guilty, Sam is pushed to attend the wedding by her boss Nadine, played by Sherry Cola, which is taking place on a private island in Savannah Georgia. Its an awkward encounter has Sam has been left out of many pre-wedding festivities. Just as she is about to give up on the event, things turn for the worst. The island is invaded by a group of mercenaries looking for valuables that are locked away in the family vault of the family’s estate. It’s now Sam’s job to save the not only the day but the wedding.
MISSED OPPORTUNITY
“Bride Hard” on paper seems like it could be well balanced action-comedy that could bring different demographics to the theaters. Familiar faces from a beloved franchise like “Pitch Perfect” and the veteran action of director Simon West. I have heard it referred to as “Bridesmaids” meets “Diehard” which I feel is a tough ask for this film.
The story doesn’t take anytime to set up Wilson’s Sam as a credible secret agent. Rather leaving audiences have to take their word for it. Leading to the action sequences later in the film to carry very little weight, which is not helped by poor effects. I feel this makes you feel like you need to rely more on the comedy, which in my opinion also falls flat as the jokes feel generic.
Overall “Bride Hard” feels rushed and unoriginal, which is disappointing given the caliber of director and cast on the film. This is one film that I am surprised is getting a theatrical release and not straight to streaming.
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