Bachelorette: Wanted More Plot, Less Mayhem!

Alright, mates, so I finally caught Bachelorette, right? With Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, and Rebel Wilson leading the pack, I had high hopes. I mean, c’mon! You’ve got some serious star power there. Directed by Leslye Headland, who I thought might bring something fresh to the table. And she did, sorta. But let’s dive in, or “låt oss dyka in” as we say back home!

Imagine this: Three gal pals reunite for their friend’s wedding, but here’s the twist—they’ve always kinda disliked her. Rebel Wilson plays this sweet, unassuming bride and you could almost feel that Swedish vibe of “lagom” she embodies among her more chaotic friends. It reminded me a tad too much of that time my cousin in Göteborg got married and all hell broke loose the night before.

I’ll admit, there were moments when I giggled like a kid seeing Pippi Långstrump for the first time, especially with Isla Fisher’s “all-over-the-place” antics. Fisher’s energy was infectious. But sometimes, the film felt like a smörgåsbord with too many dishes, and not all of them tasty.

Visually, the movie’s colorful chaos feels a bit like wandering through Drottninggatan—crazy, vibrant, and sometimes you just wanna sit down for a fika and pause all the madness. The screenplay, though, left me feeling, I dunno, like maybe it was trying way too hard to channel Bridesmaids but ended up spilling lingonberry jam all over itself.

There’s something about Female friendship that should have been explored deeper rather than just fluttering on the surface. But hey, if you’re in the mood for something light with a bit of heart and don’t mind overlooking the narrative stumbles, Bachelorette might just do the trick. Looking back, I’m torn—worth a laugh, maybe twice, but not quite the cinematic masterpiece one might hope for.

And there you have it, my rambling musings on this film! Thoughts?

Check the trailer below