Rachel Getting Married
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Movie Reviews of Rachel Getting Married
Movie Review: Eclectic
Summary: 5 Stars
I had heard about this movie and figured I would enjoy it but wow, just wow! This movie was great, I would definitely call it eclectic. The group of people in this movie were amazing, from the main actors to the wedding party guests to all the musicians it was just great. Made me wish I was part of this diverse group of people, it was just awesome to see.
For awhile I was bothered by some of the background information that was only hinted at about Kym's background but then I thought about it and decided to see the movie more as an atmospheric piece and in that sense it works, and it doesn't really matter what happened to Kym in the past, it's more about the present and her and her family getting over their past.
For being a rather serious and kind of sad movie, it left me feeling rather good, just getting a glimpse into these people's lives and meeting their group of friends and being their for Rachel's wedding.
I also really liked the special features, where the director talks about how the whole soundtrack was played live during the filming of the movie, how awesome is that! And how one of the main characters (the fiance) is played by the lead singer of the band, TV on the Radio. Some great special features.
All in all a great movie, that I would definitely suggest!
Movie Review: Can You Go Home Again?
Summary: 5 Stars
Still dealing with her emotional angst, Kym (Anne Hathaway) is sprung from rehab for the weekend, to attend the wedding of her sister Rachel (Rosemarie DeWitt).
When she appears at the pre-nuptial events, Kym faces a host of demons - the least of which are memories of past drama and disappointments. As she wends her way through the emotional debris and faces the anger, hostility and sheer resentments of family members and friends, Kym discovers that forgiveness does not come easily.
Her reunion with her distant mother Abby (Debra Winger) reveals a layer of dysfunction only previously hinted at - and facing up to a long-ago tragedy suggests that forgiving oneself may be the biggest task of all.
Throughout the movie, we are privy to many layers of family connections, friendship bonds, and the power of love.
Anne Hathaway's performance was stupendous - revealing a hidden depth only hinted at in previous films. Rachel Getting Married is a movie that I will watch over and over - that is how deeply moved I was by this film.
Laurel-Rain Snow
Author of: Web of Tyranny, etc.
Movie Review: Iconoclastic, celebratory and understated drama
Summary: 5 Stars
Directed with utter carefree treatment and lack of pretension, but no less very candid, revelatory and sensitive, by Jonathan Demme, "Rachel Getting Married" is not what you expect from reading its plot summary. This is melodrama disguised as a documentary about a very cool reception party of an interracial wedding, or vice-versa. However one sees it, the film is cerebral and deconstructive by its refusal to be lumped under one category, and it is through that refusal that it greatly succeeds. It is not so much as a domestic drama as a celebration of a beautiful union, and not so much as an multicultural party with great music where everyone is invited to as about a family that is quietly trying to move on from a horrible tragedy. However one sees it, this is a film about people, projecting them in a non-judgmental manner and exploring their issues through moments that are not inherently sad, but ironically moments that are joyous and innocuous, at least on the surface. Anne Hathaway's performance is pure and unadulterated, boiling with rage, shame, and guilt under her rebellious and self-absorbed character, Kim. Great tragic drama that does not brood and sulk, this one sings and dance like no other.Movie Review: Well worth your time
Summary: 5 Stars
I came to "Rachel Getting Married" on DVD ( not in the theatre) at the end of what had been a rather shallow and empty day. It was laying on the table, so I put it on hoping that something interesting would happen. And something really interesting did. Now this is not light entertainment by any measure--it is really a work of art instead. The plot is well known by now and would seem a little obvious and maybe even a little trite were one to merely describe it. But with this group of actors and musicians it becomes something far more lasting than any plot outline might lead one to suspect. One of the real benefits of the DVD format is the features section. Jonathan Demme and his actors, musicians and crew appear in three sequences which are NOT to be ignored. The final one is a Q& A after a screening of the film and it is simply fascinating. In essence, this film and its accompanying material made my day if not my week. Great moviemaking--at least for me.Movie Review: Anne Hathaway Delivers a Stand-Out Performance
Summary: 5 Stars
First, I want to start this off by saying that this film is not for everyone. It's definitely not a mainstream film that will appeal to the mass audiences. However, if you're one who is into character driven films then this one is for you. Anne Hathaway gives the best performance of her career. She fully embraces not playing the normal pretty girl roles that she is usually offered, instead she portrays Kym, a troubled woman who leaves rehab to attend her sister's wedding.
The film is shot in an almost documentary-style way which gives it a very raw look. I loved the film and the performances and applaud the cast and crew for this original film.
Anne Hathaway proves she is more than just another pretty actress, I see a long career for her and while she didn't get an Oscar for this role, there's no doubt in my mind that she'll eventually bring an Academy Award home.