Rachel Getting Married

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Margaret T @Margaret47 Jan 17 Painfully close to home, at least for me. Kim is a very familiar sort of addict: with no actual self-esteem, but with a huge ego that makes everyone around her uncomfortable. She covers up mountains of shame with what she thinks is a witty, sophisticated veneer. It's sometimes excruciating to watch. Meanwhile her family circles her in various states of codependency, alternating between behaving like things are normal, setting occasional boundaries, trying to genuinely engage her, and expressing anger for the ways she's hurt them. They have no idea how to behave or what to do. It all feels immensely real. See more Meredith B @Mereb Jan 5 So it’s possible my expectations were too high but instead of a meaningful wrap up using dialogue, we got about 26 min. Of literally being at Rachel’s wedding. Seriously, it became uncomfortable to continue watching people dance at a wedding. Also who decided that the dad’s personality was to be so milquetoast? Ewe, a music accompanied and guest engaged dishwasher loading contest? Fragmented storytelling and giant personality swings … not a fan See more Nic S @NicSarge Aug 9 This was an interesting flick. It’s a fairly simple film that centers around Kym, a recovering addict, returning home for her sister’s wedding weekend. It deliberately showcases layered, complicated family dynamics dealing with simmering under the surface undealt with trauma, guilt and grief. The film does this through natural conversations and interactions between seemingly regular people, all the more making this experience relatable and as if moments like these can just pass you by. It’s all subtle and you’ll need to understand these characters and their relationships well to get it - and the film does a good job of letting us know that via nonverbal cues or slightly tense encounters. The camera work also gives off the vibe of a home video, kind of sloppy, and like “you” were a person invited and witnessing the procession alongside everyone else. Like we’re dropped into the situation, with a plethora of atmospheric shots from guests dancing and having a good time, the wedding procession itself or reactions from everyone else during speeches. You end up feeling for everyone - the upright sister holding everything together, the dad trying their best and tiptoeing around, the mom who avoids the hurt and keeps a safe distance or our main protagonist as she is getting her life together whilst struggling with a tough disease, blame and constant pressure amidst a loved ones’ big day. No one feels like a bad guy or a good guy - you feel empathy for every single person and understand where they are coming from. It’s a great exercise to look into our own family dynamics, reflect on other people’s perspectives and see how we can approach things the best we can. See more Jim H @RT04229066 Jul 29 It has the feel of a reality television show in its cinematography and improvisatory nature. Hathaway is superb, but that wasn't enough to pull me through this film. See more Don W @Dwmson Jul 10 Daytime soap opera level of intrigue and drama. Huge disappointment considering the talented cast. See more Christian K @ckacar 09/01/2024 Maybe I just didn't get it, but I was expecting a lot more from this. It's a tough arc and story to pull off in such a small window and I was left empty by the story and emotional payoffs. See more Read all reviews

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