There was a lot of pressure riding on Bridesmaids ahead of the film’s release in 2011. Ridiculous but true, the future of female-driven comedy itself was placed on the success or failure of Bridesmaids. If the film was a hit, studios would invest in other female-driven comedies. If it failed, they’d point to Bridesmaids as the reason it was too “risky.” Yes, I know, it’s insane, but the pressure was real. Luckily it all worked out. Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo's script was a sharp, funny, and sweet story about friendship, and Paul Feig …