Your Sister’s Sister-2011

Director Lynn Shelton

Starring Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt

Scott’s Review #448

Reviewed July 9, 2016

Grade: C+

Your Sister’s Sister is a small 2011 independent film with a central cast of only three characters: the two sisters mentioned in the title and a young man (Mark Duplass) who is a rival for their affections.

The story tells of a love triangle, of sorts, between two sisters and one man.

I admire the improvisational method that is used in the dialogue, à la Robert Altman style, where the characters merely have conversations and discuss issues rather than a structured dialogue.

This works well in the film.

The standout is Rosemarie DeWitt (“Mad Men”). I also enjoy the remote cabin setting, which creates a claustrophobic experience.

Emily Blunt’s performance, though, feels bland to me, and I didn’t find her character very relatable.

The ending of the film leaves everything up in the air, and no clear conclusions are drawn, something I could see coming from miles away.

I admired the style of Your Sister’s Sister (2011) but was unsatisfied with the outcome.

Independent Spirit Award Nominations: Best Supporting Female-Rosemarie DeWitt