Drama. 2009. 115 min. With ANNE HATHAWAY, Rosemarie DeWitt and Bill Irwin. Director: Jonathan Demme. 13L.
Rating: 4/5
Reviewer: Kim Van Reizig
Kym (Hathaway) is released from drug rehab the weekend her sister, Rachel (DeWitt), is getting married. She arrives to find the family home packed with friends and relatives bustling about in preparation for the big event. Not quite knowing where she fits in, troubled Kym struggles to adapt to the family she hasn’t seen in a while. As we see the strong, dynamic relationship between the sisters and their father (Irwin), the reason for Kym’s rehab comes to light.
Her past actions seem almost unforgiveable to her and her family but one thing is certain - they’re not the kind to sweep problems under the rug. The dramatic outbursts that follow will jar moviegoers as the actors dig deep to bring raw emotion to the screen.
If you’re into action and a fast plot you may not enjoy this simple, dark and candid film from the director of The Silence of the Lambs.
