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CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic= An almost hypnotic sense of naturalism draws youinto "Your Sister's Sister," an intimate comic-drama about threepeople who find their lives intertwined in sudden and unexpectedways. Writer-director Lynn Shelton, who made the possibility of gay pornbetween straight best friends seem logical if not downrightinevitable in 2009's "Humpday," once again employs her preferredtactic of having her actors collaborate on developing theircharacters and improvising their dialogue. (The stars get a"creative consultant" credit.) The result is appealingly,believably imperfect. And although the end feels a bit too tidy bycomparison despite a final shot that's intentionally ambiguous it also has an emotional impact that will sneak up on you. That's thanks to Mark Duplass, who also co-starred in "Humpday,"making an understated final plea that's sweetly heartbreaking. Thisis probably his best work yet, his most mature and deeply felt. Andhe's been everywhere in the past year or so between this, "SafetyNot Guaranteed," the FX series "The League" and his own directingefforts with his brother, Jay, like "Jeff, Who Lives at Home." Here, Duplass stars as Jack, who's still feeling shattered a yearafter the death of his brother. Jack's best friend, Iris (EmilyBlunt), suggests that he get away for a while on his own byvisiting her family's remote cabin on an island off the Washingtoncoast. (Shelton shot "Your Sister's Sister" on the San JuanIslands, and the quiet, jagged beauty of the place adds to thesense of isolation, to the idea that anything could happen betweenthese people.) When Jack arrives, though, he finds that Iris' sister, Hannah(Rosemarie DeWitt), is already there trying to find her own peace.Hannah had escaped to this wild, idyllic setting in hopes ofgetting over the break-up of a seven-year relationship with hergirlfriend. But then she and Jack share a painfully honest,awkward, drunken night which leads to an even weirder morning whenIris shows up unannounced. Through the highs and lows, confrontations and revelations over aseries of days, all three performers play off each otherbeautifully. Blunt and DeWitt have such a lovely, easy chemistry as well asan understandable tension they truly make you feel as if you'rewatching a sisterly bond, full of teasing and secrets andresentments. (And yes, in case you're wondering, the film doesexplain why Iris has a British accent and Hannah does not.) Sheltonreveals their connection through long takes as the two women lieawake in bed at night, whispering their most personal thoughts theway they probably did as girls. But then DeWitt shares a totally different energy with Duplass.She's tough at first, a bit guarded, but then flashes a quick, drywit as the two polish off a bottle of tequila in the middle of thenight, in the middle of nowhere. She makes the varied, complicatedsides of her character equally compelling. Even when things get a little crazy and maybe even too soapy, "YourSister's Sister" always feels like it's rooted in a tangiblereality, a place of unpredictability and abiding humanity. "Your Sister's Sister," an IFC Films release, is rated R forlanguage and some sexual content. Running time: 90 minutes. Threeand a half stars out of four. --- Motion Picture Association of America rating definitions: G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not besuitable for children. PG-13 Special parental guidance strongly suggested for childrenunder 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adultguardian. NC-17 No one under 17 admitted. We are high quality suppliers, our products such as TCT Saw Blade Manufacturer , Diamond Circular Saw Blades for oversee buyer. To know more, please visits Diamond Scroll Saw Blade.
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