‘Rachel Getting Married’ rings true
“Superb storytelling.” “5 stars.” “Movie of the year.” Reviewers across the country have named “Rachel Getting Married” a critical hit. This time I agree with popular opinion.
Anne Hathaway, known for her scummy ex-boyfriend and hilarious role in “The Devil Wears Prada,” is brilliant as the just-out-of-rehab sister of “Mad Men’s” Rosemary DeWitt (Rachel), the bride-to-be. DeWitt, charming and quirky on “Mad Men,” holds her own in this film and is both believable and engaging. Tunde Adebimpe as her fiance is an interesting casting choice. I’m not sure about his acting chops, but I do love the music he makes with TV on the Radio.
I guess what I loved most about this movie is its authenticity. I felt like I was actually part of the family, experiencing the happiness and the drama, wanting so much to forgive but finding it near impossible. It’s difficult to watch at times, especially when Hathaway rants and raves at the rehearsal dinner and her mother, Debra Winger, finally lets out her true feelings.
Loved the music and the over-the-top nuptial scenes, some of which reminded me of “Monsoon Wedding,” one of my top-5 favorite movies. And had major house lust for the family’s old Victorian with a huge front porch and sprawling lawn. I want that house!
Overall, the emotional roller coaster is worth it. See the trailer below.
