Rachel Getting Married

Sorry that this post is long overdue.  I have several movies that I want to write about including Twilight and Role Models.  Since my finals have ended I will update more my reviews more often.

            Rachel Getting Married is tale of a recovering drug addict, Kym (Anne Hathaway), who gets out of rehab just in time to make it to her big sister, Rachel’s (Rosemarie Dewitt) wedding.  With Kym comes a trouble past and loads of tension.

            Kym struggles with her past and Rachel struggles to keep Kym and herself happy on what should be the happiest day of her life.  Although it is Rachel’s day, Kym finds herself in the spotlight, not unknowingly, a few times.  The sisters’ loves, hug, battle and at times loathe each other.  Their father tries to keep the peace but always seems to side with the youngest, Kym.

            Rachel Getting Married is a very emotional film taking you from tears, to shock, to chuckles.  Family fights reveal secrets and strangers lend new insight.  Every emotional thread will be pulled.

            As a low budget indie film you can expect elements of the movie to be outside mainstream Hollywood.  The beginning of the movie is occupied with long following shots that have made me a little dizzy at first, but I eventually got used to.  The score of the film is also all in real time.  The wedding band is on site for the backyard wedding at all times rehearsing.  I found that to be a very unique feature of the film.

Rating: 4.5 ★ stars (out of 5)

Recommendation:  It’s an excellent film with great casting a real homey feel.  It’s not a must see but for anyone who is wondering if it’s any good, it is!