“Bridesmaids” is the female version of “The Hangover,” and this comedy’s humor and events may even top that of “The Hangover.”

In most weddings, the bride is the center of attention. In “Bridesmaids,” however, this is not the case.

Lillian’s (Maya Rudolph) wedding is quickly approaching, so she asks her best friend Annie (Kristen Wiig) to be her maid of honor. Krstin Wiig played her part flawlessly. Wiig has been known for her raunchy comedy and laugh-out-loud skits in Saturday Night Live. In “Bridesmaids,” this was no different.

Helen (Rose Byrne), another one of Lillian’s bridesmaids, steals Annie’s role and tries to plan the most extravagant bridal shower and wedding anyone has ever seen. Byrne played the snarky, mean, best friend-stealer well, but was not a main highlight in the movie.

As the wedding bill continues to rise, Annie’s life continues to fall apart. Just when she thinks she has hit rock bottom, she is kicked out of her apartment by her annoying British roommates and is forced to move in with her mother.

While the main plot of “Bridesmaids” can actually be quite sad, the movie is very humorous, entertaining, and cute. One character that really stood out was Megan (Melissa McCarthy) who was Lillian’s fiancée’s sister, who was absolutely hilarious. Whenever she appeared on the screen, laughter soon followed.

Director Paul Feig draws the audience in to cheer Annie on, while everyone on the outside thinks that Annie is completely insane and out of her mind. Feig also does a good job incorporating humor into the movie’s somewhat sad, yet entertaining plot

“Bridesmaids” is rightfully rated R, and the first scene makes its rating quite obvious.

We recommend anyone looking for a lot of laughs and an entertaining movie to go see “Bridesmaids.” Don’t see it with your parents, and definitely don’t bring younger siblings.

Hilary Weidner and Elizabeth Tauber are Entertainment editors  for “The Patriot” and jcpatriot.com.