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Young fans of Anne Hathaway's previous roles in family films such as THE PRINCESS DIARIES and ELLA ENCHANTED probably wouldn't know what to make of her character in RACHEL GETTING MARRIED. Hathaway's Kym is a recovering drug addict who leaves rehab behind to attend the wedding of her sister, Rachel (Rosemarie DeWitt, MAD MEN), but Kym's problems follow her home. Rachel cannot forgive or forget Kym's many drug-fuelled transgressions, and their father (Bill Irwin, LADY IN THE WATER) dotes on his returned daughter. As the wedding grows closer, the spotlight shifts from Rachel to Kym, much to the bride's irritation.
The alternately hilarious and heartbreaking dialogue in RACHEL GETTING MARRIED adeptly walks the line between wit and reality, giving audiences a picture of a family that feels entirely authentic. Before directing this indie-feeling drama, director Jonathan Demme spent time doing a few documentaries, such as THE AGRONOMIST, and JIMMY CARTER: MAN FROM PLAINS. These films seem like a departure from his normal oeuvre--including THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS--but they work as a bridge to RACHEL GETTING MARRIED. Demme chose to shoot this film with handheld cameras, lending it a naturalistic feel, as though a cameraman is simply shooting the family videos of a fascinatingly flawed group of people. The cast certainly deserves praise for the film's authenticity as well. Much has been made of Hathaway's masterly shedding of her usual roles to play the damaged Kym, but credit should also go to the other members of the cast, particularly Irwin as the too devoted father and DeWitt as the overlooked sister. Stories about dysfunctional families are nothing new in the world of cinema, but RACHEL GETTING MARRIED stands out thanks to its talented cast and excellent script from Jenny Lumet, daughter of director Sidney Lumet (NETWORK).
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Anamorphic Widescreen -
1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French
Subtitles - English, French
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Interviews: Cast and Crew Q&A at the Jacob Burns Center
Audio Commentary:
1. Rosemarie DeWitt, Actor
2. Neda Armian, Producer
3. Jenny Lumet, Screenwriter
4. Tim Squyres, Editor
Featurette:
1. The Wedding Band
2. A Look Behind the Scenes of Rachel Getting Married
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 Posted on May 22, 2009 |
| Reviewed by: Jessica Film Junkie |
As someone who is planning a wedding right now, this film really spoke to me about how genuine love can be and how a wedding can truly reflect the unique nature of a relationship. The story follows...
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 Posted on April 19, 2009 |
| Reviewed by: Movie Addict |
Anne Hathaway, Oscar nominee, Golden Globe nominee, and winner of just about every critics award for her performance in this film, was magnificent as the junkie sister that comes home to a...
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| Posted on March 16, 2009 |
| Reviewed by: Zara |
Maybe it's just me... in fact, as I looked up reviews on NetFlix and other sites, it seems that there were a lot of people who really didn't like this movie. But being that I come from what I...
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