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Review: Action gets in the way of Rebel Wilson nabbing laughs in 'Bride Hard'

BRUCE R. MILLER
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025 Updated Jun 26, 2025

BRUCE R. MILLER

Bruce Miller, Sioux City Journal entertainment reporter, talks with Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp of "Bride Hard."

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How’s this for getting out of being a maid of honor: “I’m a secret agent.”

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Bride Hard — Bridal party: From left, Anna Chlumsky, Anna Camp, Gigi Zumbado, Rebel Wilson and Da'Vine Joy Randolph in "Bride Hard."
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Bride Hard — Anna Camp, center, is the bride in "Bride Hard." Rebel Wilson plays her maid of honor.
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Bruce Miller is editor of the Sioux City Journal.

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