Coming out of rehab to attend her sister's wedding, a woman ends up opening up old family wounds.
From what I've read, this is very much a love-it or hate-it movie. It bored some people and irritated others, and I can see why. Those who found much of it dull are probably used to more conventional Hollywood films that use less subtle methods to grab their attention. Those who were annoyed simply lacked the sense of empathy the film shows towards its characters. Me, I found it engrossing and immensely moving, and the main reason is that it's about family. Even though it wasn't mine, I could relate to the way the characters behaved. It helps that the actors - particularly Anne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Bill Irwin - turn in very real performances.
From what I've read, this is very much a love-it or hate-it movie. It bored some people and irritated others, and I can see why. Those who found much of it dull are probably used to more conventional Hollywood films that use less subtle methods to grab their attention. Those who were annoyed simply lacked the sense of empathy the film shows towards its characters. Me, I found it engrossing and immensely moving, and the main reason is that it's about family. Even though it wasn't mine, I could relate to the way the characters behaved. It helps that the actors - particularly Anne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Bill Irwin - turn in very real performances.