I watched a super movie recently 'Rachel getting married', starring Anne Hathway (Kym) in the protagonist role. She is here a troubled girl who has been allowed a temporary release out of rehab to be a part of her sister Rachel's wedding.
Its a mature drama that unfolds, which covers a different side of an otherwise happy sappy wedding gala. It lets you witness a vast canvas of real like heart warming emotions.. a major emotional showdown between the sisters, identity crisis that Kym is grappling with, trust issues, jealousy, sibling rivalry, absolving past sins, love and then brings forth for all to absorb the one message that the movie aims to convey..all families are the same, they stand with you through thick and thin, and there is nothing that can replace Family.
A bit about the movie..Kym returns home to her father keeping a close watch on her every move, she feels a lack of trust. Her sister, Rachel, had not expected her to be released for the wedding hence had assigned the coveted Bridesmaid role to her best friend, Emma. Kym feels a slow resentment and detachment cropping up for her family.
A wedding can be major drama, we Bollywood fanatics know this more than anyone. This one is no different, there are tears, hugs, tantrums and fun galore. Plus, the groom is of an ethnic descent and they have an 'Indian Theme wedding' hence a lot of Indian saris, accessories, elephants, etc. on display, which is a real treat and gives you that silent pride on being an Indian.
I loved Kym's preposterous speech at the wedding dinner, dry self depricating humor at its best.
Very convincing chemistry between the two mixed race wedding party's. The father daughter bonding was endearing. Kym's struggle with the long buried family tragedy which she can never undo, and her trying in her own way to come to terms with, is touching. I liked Rachel, Paul and Abby, apart from the lead character, they were strongly etched characters in the movie.
One must watch Rachel getting Married, for this diverse multicultural wedding experience and very real looking family scenes that make you introspect for long after.
Its a mature drama that unfolds, which covers a different side of an otherwise happy sappy wedding gala. It lets you witness a vast canvas of real like heart warming emotions.. a major emotional showdown between the sisters, identity crisis that Kym is grappling with, trust issues, jealousy, sibling rivalry, absolving past sins, love and then brings forth for all to absorb the one message that the movie aims to convey..all families are the same, they stand with you through thick and thin, and there is nothing that can replace Family.
A bit about the movie..Kym returns home to her father keeping a close watch on her every move, she feels a lack of trust. Her sister, Rachel, had not expected her to be released for the wedding hence had assigned the coveted Bridesmaid role to her best friend, Emma. Kym feels a slow resentment and detachment cropping up for her family.
A wedding can be major drama, we Bollywood fanatics know this more than anyone. This one is no different, there are tears, hugs, tantrums and fun galore. Plus, the groom is of an ethnic descent and they have an 'Indian Theme wedding' hence a lot of Indian saris, accessories, elephants, etc. on display, which is a real treat and gives you that silent pride on being an Indian.
I loved Kym's preposterous speech at the wedding dinner, dry self depricating humor at its best.
Very convincing chemistry between the two mixed race wedding party's. The father daughter bonding was endearing. Kym's struggle with the long buried family tragedy which she can never undo, and her trying in her own way to come to terms with, is touching. I liked Rachel, Paul and Abby, apart from the lead character, they were strongly etched characters in the movie.
One must watch Rachel getting Married, for this diverse multicultural wedding experience and very real looking family scenes that make you introspect for long after.
4 comments:
First attempt. Great review.
I'll look forward to reading more.
I watched the movie few months ago...didn't really like it a lot..just felt there was too much melodrama in it....a touch bit of overacting...but it is more of a Indian-ized version of a western marriage i think :) never the less if i am not wrong this movie was a Oscar nominee for best supporting actress - Anne Hathway...
Good 1st Review though :)
Thank you @ Paul.
@En.. Of course you will find it too much melodrama..you are a guy after all :p. I loved it for exactly that I guess. Wow will have to check the award bit..excited to know. Thanks a lot for your very kind comment..I loved it. Looking forward to your views on my other posts as well :).
Its a brilliant piece to write on. Emotional stuff at The end . you have managed to put each Character exactly as they were portrayed. Kudos and cheers. Wishing you many more such brilliant articles
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