Rachel Getting Married

So, now after the mediocre spell occurred, I'm gushing like crazy.
I just saw the movie Rachel Getting Married on Friday evening. The first great thing was it was cast by Bernard Telsey, a casting director of many Broadway shows. Therefore, there were many Broadway and Off-Broadway actors cast in the show, from large roles down to roles with one or two lines! Go New York actors!!!!!!!
I'm not going to give a synopsis because you can read that everywhere; I'm just going to talk about reactions. The movie is not a personal favorite of mine, however, it is one of the best films I have ever seen. Terribly emotional film. Lauren cried through almost the whole thing, and was still crying hours after seeing it. Wow, talk about a catharsis! In my humble opinion, there has to be 3 acadamy award nominations just for acting. Anne Hathaway should win for her honest portrayal of someone in the midst of going through rehab, and dealing with family and judgements. The great clown, Bill Irwin, needs to be nominated for his amazing job of playing the overprotective father. And Rosemarie DeWitt should be nominated for playing the bride to be, Rachel. Debra Winger also did a fine job, Anna Deavere Smith was great in a very nuanced performance despite not having many lines, newcomer Anisa George was just evil in a very not-evillaly (is that a word?) "acted" performance, and Tunde Adibimpe from the band TV on the Radio was endearing as the husband.
My favorite part of the movie was the Ted Demme's (Silence of the Lambs) direction, and Declan Quinn's cinematography. They filmed the movie as if it was coming from guests hand held camcorders. Thus, as the ceremony and reception were occurring, the audience also felt like we were guests at the party, and observing what all the other guests were. It never felt voyeouristic at all watching the film, we were actually a part of it! So cool!
They also had a nice touch with the score of the film. When ever a song was accompanying the film, it was being played in real time by the wedding band, and string ensemble who were always practicing or jamming together, kinding of acting as wandering minstrels!
All I can say is go see this film! It is simply a must see!!!