Review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) by Alina R — 17 May 2010

I thought Anne Hathaway was brilliant in this movie ... I liked the story but not the presentation.

This review of Rachel Getting Married (2008) was written by Alina R on 17 May 2010.

Rachel Getting Married has generally received positive reviews.

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