2011 * R * 1h 30m I love it when established stars like Emily Blunt decide to do an indie film. Frequently they get typecast, and their roles are dictated by Hollywood and their agents. I don't think Ms. Blunt is in that category and can be a bit more selective in the films she stars in. And she's in good company in this movie. It also happens to star Mark Duplass and Rosemarie DeWitt.
Your Sister's Sister begins at a gathering, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the death of Jack's (Duplass) brother. Speeches are given about what a great guy he was until Jack takes center stage. He basically focuses on what bully his brother was when they were kids and how full of himself he was. After the awkward diatribe, Iris (Blunt) takes him aside and tells him he needs to take some time for himself and heal. She offers him the use of her parent's cabin on an island off the coast of Seattle.
He takes her up on her offer and when he arrives, he's surprised to see someone is already staying at the cabin. It turns out to be Iris's sister Hannah (DeWitt), a lesbian who's just broken up a long-term relationship with her girlfriend. The two start hitting the bottle and end up getting rather drunk. And as a surprise to both parties, they end up sleeping together. The very next day, Iris shows up and things get rather awkward.
The story takes some interesting twists and turns, mostly of the unexpected nature. When the film started, I thought it was going to be one of those erudite, "we're smarter and hipper that you are" type movies. But ultimately, I found it quite engaging and well worth the hour and a half of my time.
4 out of 5 stars
Currently streaming for free with your library card on Kanopy. Also on Sundance Now, YouTube Movies, and to rent on Prime Video.
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