Rachel Getting Married
I just got back from seeing the movie, "Rachel Getting Married." Oh ahem, it's a 'film', not a movie. Right then, moving on. It was quite an interesting flick and I felt compelled to write a little entry if for no other reason than to reflect more to myself about it. The basic premise revolves around Rachel's wedding weekend, her sister, Kym, is getting out of rehab just in time to come home for it. Kym's been messed up for about 10 years and the film shows how she's trying to re-enter life and all kinds of issues swirling around the members of this family. Johnathon Demme, quite the arty guy, directed and Anne Hathaway, in a very un-princess-y turn, is Kym. Additionally, Bill Irwin plays their father. I saw him in a one man show in NYC a few years ago. He's a hilarious physical comedian...but not in this movie.
And this is no sunshine and lollipops story with the end neatly tied. It's messy. No one's perfect. There is no real "resolution." The film almost seems like it's simply a snapshot of this family's life. It's like Uncle George is holding the camcorder and just tapes everything. Demme lets shots and scenes linger longer than I'm used to. Movies are usually so quick that watching a scene simply evolve and take its time was a somewhat strange feeling. I wouldn't recommend "Rachel" if you're feeling antsy or are in the mood for action. But it's quietly powerful and I'm really glad I saw it.
And this is no sunshine and lollipops story with the end neatly tied. It's messy. No one's perfect. There is no real "resolution." The film almost seems like it's simply a snapshot of this family's life. It's like Uncle George is holding the camcorder and just tapes everything. Demme lets shots and scenes linger longer than I'm used to. Movies are usually so quick that watching a scene simply evolve and take its time was a somewhat strange feeling. I wouldn't recommend "Rachel" if you're feeling antsy or are in the mood for action. But it's quietly powerful and I'm really glad I saw it.