Review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) by Lee W — 19 Nov 2010

Really good film, Anne Hathaway is really very good in this...

This review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) was written by Lee W on 19 Nov 2010.

Rachel Getting Married has generally received positive reviews.

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