This film probably deserves a 3.5/5 but i'll stick to 3 rather than a generous 4. Well,if you are looking for an entertainer, this is certainly not the film to watch! It is rather a slow and dramatic film which probably is best seen with family. It basically deals with Anne Hathway's character, and her interaction/rapport with her family members.
The film does deal wth some serious emotions here, and actually does pretty well to create a real atmosphere. The director deserves a special mention for providing a mellow and realistic treatment to the film. Not even once does he go over the top to address the emotional sufferings of the character, rather he chooses to bring it out in the form of conversations, simple and realistic.
The story is well written, the protagonist being a drug addict, who is attending her younger sister's wedding just after coming back from rehabilitation. There is obvious scrutiny of her character, mostly by the relatives and invitees. The family is divided, with her being her dad's favorite daughter, and her sister not liking the fact. The relations seems real, not in contrasting white and black, but rather in the gray region. There's love between sisters and yet there is this jealousy(well,jealousy is not the precise word here),probably sibling rivalry is better. Add a pair of divorced parents, it just makes it more complicated and interesting.
Rachel getting married is subtle and probably will linger on your mind if you have a sister.Girls might like this film more. I am not sure of repeated viewings for this film, but its worth a watch!
---Also on ciao under the same name----
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Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
When an estranged daughter (Hathaway) returns to her family home for her sister's wedding ... more
the effects on the family dynamics are obvious. Conjuring up both heartbreaking and hilarity this romantic comedy tells a family tale with no lack of subtlety.
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When KYM (Anne Hathaway) returns to the Buchman family home for the wedding of her sister ... more
RACHEL (Rosemarie Dewitt), she brings a long history of personal crisis and family conflict along with her. The wedding party's abundant cast of friends and relat...
When KYM (Anne Hathaway) returns to the Buchman family home for the wedding of her sister ... more
RACHEL (Rosemarie Dewitt), she brings a long history of personal crisis and family conflict along with her. The wedding party's abundant cast of friends and relat...
Advantages: Great preformances, Great direction, a great film Disadvantages: The documentary styled filming may not appeal to everyone, can get boring at times
Advantages: Great preformances, Great direction, a great film Disadvantages: The documentary styled filming may not appeal to everyone, can get boring at times
Advantages: A good film, amazing cast, and some very strong preformances Disadvantages: Not as good as it should have been. Poor direction in my opinion
Jul 8th, 2009
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