Starring – Anne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, Bill Irwin
Director – Jonathan Demme
Domestic Gross – $12,796,841
Running Time – 114 minutes
This is probably the most real portrayal of a family wedding ever put on the big screen. Written by Jenny Lumet (daughter of the great Sydney Lumet) and directed by Jonathan Demme. This film runs 20-40 minutes longer than it probably should, but it does add to the reality. Demme spends a lot of time with background and establishing shots. At one point there is a ten minute montage of the wedding with nothing plot-related. Anne Hathaway is fantastic as the former model and addict returning from rehab for her sister’s wedding. The real surprise is Rosemarie DeWitt. You’ve seen her in everything and she was becoming a “that girl”, but her performance in Rachel Getting Married really establishes her chops. She plays the very put together sister/bride. DeWitt and Hathaway take a story that is very simple and straightforward and power it in to truly fantastic film. Be advised there are some Office-like uncomfortable moments. Despite the title this is not the rom-com you were looking for for date night. Better for a hangover day. Enjoy.
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