About Bachelorette

Bachelorette is a 2012 comedy movie directed and written by Leslye Headland. The plot revolves around three friends, who are asked to be bridesmaids at the wedding of a woman they used to ridicule in high school.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, marking this as a venture into female-driven comedy movies. It was an adaptation of the play by Leslye Headland who also wrote the screenplay and directed it, transferring the themes of female friendship and rivalry to the big screen.

Actors

• Kirsten Dunst as Regan: Kirsten plays the role of the lead good girl-turned-control freak with a bitter resentment towards her friend's upcoming nuptials.
• Isla Fisher as Katie: Isla portrays a ditzy and free-spirited friend with a knack for finding trouble.
• Lizzy Caplan as Gena: Caplan plays the role of a cynical woman struggling with personal issues, rediscovering herself throughout the film.
• Rebel Wilson as Becky: Rebel's performance stands out as the bride-to-be, who was once ridiculed but is now marrying before her other friends.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was originally a play, which also marked Leslye Headland's directorial debut.
• Bachelorette grossed over $11 million against its $3 million budget, making it a commercial success.
• The film includes a soundtrack by pop star Sia.

Quotes

• "You can't get anywhere in this world by waiting for someone to give you a hand." - Regan
• "There's a difference between wanting to have a wedding and wanting to be married." - Becky

Music, Soundtrack

• Pop diva Sia contributed to the movie's soundtrack with the song "My Love"
• The film's music also features tracks like "Infinity Guitars" by Sleigh Bells and "Move in the Right Direction" by Gossip