So here's the thing, we like romcoms and the like. And although the "going to a wedding" setup has been done many times, it is a great basis upon which to build a story. Sister of the Groom contains all the elements required to keep you engaged for 90 minutes - conflict, drama, humour, romance and a very nice setting. Frankly, I am surprised at the relatively low rating. The acting is solid, the dialogue is believable, the characters and interesting and the story flows along through the couple of days with the wedding near the end. Just sit back and relax and you will be entertained.

There's much to like in the sophomore effort from director Amy Miller Gross- snappy, realistic dialogue, and unsurprisingly solid chemistry from the leads and a poignant performance from the late lovable Mark Blum who I've seen in films since Desperately Seeking Susan. The first 40 minutes or so, as characters are being introduced are excellent, and I really loved the use of wedding-invite-styled scene dividers. The film loses steam in the middle as Alicia Silverstone's character increases her aggression towards her future sister-in-law, so much that she lost my sympathy. The central conflict resolves rather abruptly. However, the final scene between Tom Everett Scott and Alicia was one of the best in the film though. I give this film higher marks since I see it was from a newer director. Production value is excellent - refined music that supports the emotion and tasteful cinematography.

As a very recent sister of the groom myself, I was really looking forward to watching this movie. I was disappointed within the first 5 minutes and by the end, was super disappointed because this could've been so good! It was clear what they were trying to do, but none of the characters or relationships were developed at all. Each scene felt choppy and independent from each other. The only two relatable characters were played by Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott, who were the only enjoyable characters in the movie.