Review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) by Erin D — 10 Mar 2013

A very good film. although awkward in parts, and very uncomfortable in others, this film has a positive message about family loving each other no matter how bad it can get (which is apparently very bad).

This review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) was written by Erin D on 10 Mar 2013.

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