I rented this film mostly because of Anne Hathaway's Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
Unfortunately, "Rachel Getting Married" is quite possibly the very worst film I've seen in years. Admittedly, I was surprised when one considers the other works of director Jonathan Demme.
The criticism is that "Rachel Getting Married" is just plain boring. There is really no story. While the acting may be good, who cares? It takes more than skilled acting and direction to make a successful film. You need a good screenplay, and there is the lack! I suspect first time screenwriter Jenny Lumet would not have had an opportunity of having her screenplay produced were she not the daughter of the very accomplished and five time Oscar-nominated director Sidney Lumet.
I am a patient fellow so I watched about half the film and simply had to shut it off. The bright side is that I had spent only one dollar to rent the DVD.
Be careful, this one will put you to sleep.
Unfortunately, "Rachel Getting Married" is quite possibly the very worst film I've seen in years. Admittedly, I was surprised when one considers the other works of director Jonathan Demme.
The criticism is that "Rachel Getting Married" is just plain boring. There is really no story. While the acting may be good, who cares? It takes more than skilled acting and direction to make a successful film. You need a good screenplay, and there is the lack! I suspect first time screenwriter Jenny Lumet would not have had an opportunity of having her screenplay produced were she not the daughter of the very accomplished and five time Oscar-nominated director Sidney Lumet.
I am a patient fellow so I watched about half the film and simply had to shut it off. The bright side is that I had spent only one dollar to rent the DVD.
Be careful, this one will put you to sleep.