Synopsis: Kym (Anne Hathaway) returns to her family home after a rather long stint in rehab. At home, her sister Rachel (Rosemarie Dewitt) is getting married... hence the title, Rachel Getting Married. While at home, Kym experiences an over-watchful father, a tough love sister, an absent mother, and a new world of experiences with ups and downs. As the family celebrates Rachel's wedding, a most beautiful and spectacular wedding at that, Kym struggles to fit in and become a part of the family after years of isolation and turmoil.
Review: Anne Hathaway was spectacular in this film. Totally believable, I felt for her character the entire story. Her off color humor and dark presence is interesting and the more I got to know Rachel the more lovable she became. The wedding was so beautiful. The merging of two different families in a non-traditional/traditional way really spoke to me. Kym and Rachel's father was perhaps my favorite character. He was so self-expressed and loving to his family and daughters.
I would not be surprised if Anne Hathaway is nominated for an Oscar for her performance. There was never a moment that she was not Kym. The raw emotion in her character was so authentic.
As for the look of the movie, the way it was shot seemed more like you were immersed in the world of Kym. It is filmed very intimately and feels like you are actually a guest at the wedding. The camera was shaky and a bit too much at times, but I still appreciated the thought that went into the style. The set was beautiful, a home in a quaint neighborhood with a expansive lawn and garden. It was simple, yet eloquent.
See this while it's in theaters, it's well worth your $8.
******** (8/10)
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