Review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) by Jennie M — 17 Mar 2010

Anne Hathaway was pretty amazing. The movie itself, for me, wasn't as good as her performance. That wedding rehearsal scene was way too long!

This review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) was written by Jennie M on 17 Mar 2010.

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