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- First reviewNovember 15, 2008
- Last reviewNovember 15, 2008
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valuable peek into family drama
PostedNovember 15, 2008
brooklyn
from Brooklyn, NY
As a mental health professional and "civilian" interested in human drama, i found the movie quite affecting and painful (NOT comedic). Elements were over the top (WAY too cool with all the musician friends; why the random-seeming (but gorgeous) Indian themed wedding, etc), but the pain of family emotional failures, loss and substance abuse rang true. The role of this mother was well-written and played. I agree with one of the professional reviews about the bathing scene being one of the best. Liking this movies takes a willingness to be open to the psychologocal and emotional subtleties. It is not a wedding comedy. perhaps those who were negative about it here were expecting "my big, fat hip, suburban wedding". This ain't it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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