Over the weekend, I watched Rachel Getting Married. It was complex and I had mixed feelings about it, so I looked for a review that mirrored my thoughts (I don't trust myself to be able to put them into words for this one).
A.O. Scott of the New York Times wrote a review that perfectly fit what I've been thinking about for the last 3 days...
Read the article here.
No need to worry about spoilers, although you might be confused in some cases... if so, I implore you to watch the movie and read the review afterward. :) If you're going to watch the movie blindly (not knowing anything about the plot or characters), just be ready for some discomfort. Not ok with dysfunctional family dynamics? Perhaps it's not the movie for you. Have strong feelings about addiction and/or rehabilitation? Watch it and let me know how close to reality Anne Hathaway came. Because I don't have experience with a loved one going to rehab, but this sure felt real to me. And I shed many tears to prove it.
I end my (non)review with this comment from the very same NY Times article:
In any case, it would be a shame to miss “Rachel Getting Married,” which may have its flaws, but which is so persuasively forgiving of the flaws of its inhabitants that you can only respond, in like spirit, with love.
Exactly.
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I have this in my netflix queueueueueueueue.
ReplyDeleteFYI I miss you. Don't be a stranger!
Yes, I found this movie to be very moving. Uncomfortable, difficult to watch, heartbreaking...and just plain awesome. Some ladies commented on TN that they liked it better AFTER seeing it than they did while watching it, and I would definitely say that's the case for me too.
ReplyDeleteSara- let me know what you think after you see it! And I miss you, too. :)
ReplyDeleteStef- I think I agree with you. I didn't necessarily dislike it while I was watching it, but there were SO many uncomfortable (and depressing) parts. As soon as it was over, I had to take a deep breath!