Review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) by Marlac — 01 Aug 2009

I should have listened to the viewers - where did I read this was a good movie? YUCKO! way too contrived - OMG this was horrible - too much talking - no action - what a bad soap opera.

This review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) was written by Marlac on 01 Aug 2009.

Rachel Getting Married has generally received positive reviews.

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