Review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) by Julia L — 21 Feb 2015

Anne Hathaway is brilliant, but I didn't like this movie - it was too sad and depressing for my taste...:(.

This review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) was written by Julia L on 21 Feb 2015.

Rachel Getting Married has generally received positive reviews.

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