Something Borrowed

Plot synopsis:
Based on the book "Something Borrowed"Character History:
Rachel is a just turned 30 lawyer who is very attractive, but down to earth, used to be overshadowed by her larger than life best friend since childhood - Darcy. It is hinted that Darcy didn't have a normal family or childhood by how she constantly goes on about Rachel being the sister she never had and the mother she always wanted. Ethan is Rachel's best guy friend, who also has known Darcy since childhood. There is a history shown that for the 6th grade dance Ethan went with both Rachel and Darcy, presumably because Darcy couldn't let Rachel have a date when she didn't. He is annoyed with Darcy's treatment of Rachel. Darcy has spent years with Rachel always acquiescing to her way because of Darcy's overbearing attitude, to the point where 6 years earlier, Rachel pretty much handed her crush from law school, Dex, over to Darcy. This resulted in them getting together and now they are engaged.The Story:
Rachel is about to enter a very stylish nightclub with a look of trepidation. She walks in to be greeted by a surprise party being given to her by Darcy. Of course Darcy is so into herself that even though it is Rachel's birthday, she makes the night about her, doing a picture PowerPoint of her and Rachel's friendship through the years, including 6th Grade and Ethan taking them both to the dance, although Ethan is clearly looking at Rachel, and some showy images of Darcy and Dex, who Darcy credits Rachel with them getting together. Darcy starts to dance on the stage, with an embarrassed Dex coaxing her down. Part of the way through the party, Darcy has gotten excessively drunk, so Dex is leaving with her. He points out to Rachel it was kind of her to act surprised despite him knowing she wasn't. Ethan also is avoiding Claire, another mutual friend who Ethan made the grievous error of sleeping with despite not being interested in a relationship with her, and now Claire has a massive crush on Ethan. Ethan and Rachel are left after the party, discussing Claire and how Ethan likes Rachel, although he doesn't get to speak further about it as they are hailing a cab when one pulls up with Dex in it. Darcy seems to have left her $2k Purse somewhere in the club, and Rachel offers Dex to help find it.Dex feels like Rachel didn't fully enjoy her party and suggests getting drinks together, which she accepts. As they drink there is a moment when a very attractive, Type A woman hits on Dex, which he ignores while Rachel is having a auditory memory of an incident you're not quite clear about and the woman keeps looking at Rachel with a nasty "WHY is he with YOU" kind of look, to which Dex responds to by asking the woman to stop staring as she's making his girlfriend upset. Rachel and Dex get drunk and Rachel admits she had a crush on Dex back in the day, then feels embarrassed she told him this as he is marrying her best friend. Dex tells the cab driver that they have 2 stops and gives Rachel's address and then his. Silent since Rachel's admission, Dex ends up drawing Rachel into a kiss and she responds. The cab driver laughs and says "okay, just one stop".The next morning Rachel and Dex wake up at Rachel's house to Darcy's voice via an answering machine set on loud, whining that Dex never came home after going to look for her purse and demands Rachel call her as she needs her, despite it being 7AM the night after a party. Dex dashes out, and Rachel spends the rest of the day horrified with her actions.Rachel gets a call from Darcy, but it's actually Dex calling from her phone, wanting to see if Rachel is okay. They don't get to talk long though as Darcy comes out and takes over the phone. Darcy goes dress shopping with Rachel and she muses over if Dex has cheated on her and then asks (or rather demands) that Darcy come to the Hamptons to stay at some house Claire's family seems to own and they have an open invite to. Darcy's plan is to hook Rachel up with Marcus, a close friend of Dex's. Ethan is coming as well, on request by Rachel.The truck pulls up with Darcy hooting and howling. Marcus is inside and he is the polar opposite of Rachel; a loud, womanizing party-hard type of guy. The weekend commences and Rachel is miserable, Darcy is all over Dex, who's been trying to talk to Rachel about what happened. After an evening of Marcus pawing all over her, Claire attempting and failing to seduce Ethan and Darcy having extremely loud sex with Dex, Rachel heads home early, using work as an excuse.Dex is feeling terrible, obviously having some feelings for Rachel. We learn through flashbacks that Rachel and Dex met at law school and had a connection, but both were too shy to admit it. Dex takes a chance and asks Rachel out for a celebratory dinner after finals, which she accepts. However midway through this "date", enter Darcy, who seats herself next to Dex, and instigates a truth or dare game, daring Dex to ask Rachel on a "real" date. Rachel, feeling on the spot, denies they are anything more than friends. Although Dex seems sad about this, he misunderstands Rachel not arguing him asking Darcy out on a date. So it turns out Darcy really stole Dex from Rachel years ago.Dex fell in then out of love with Darcy, but Darcy's pushy attitude resulted in him never leaving the relationship, as it also kept him close to Rachel. After the initial incident, Rachel and Dex have an awkward few weeks before finally Dex suggests they spend a weekend together to see what their feelings are all about. They enjoy themselves immensely, however after bumping into Dex's parents, Dex's father figures things out and pulls Dex aside to explain that his mother, who it is discussed throughout the film suffers from manic depression, is doing well mentally because of Dex getting married and if Dex doesn't she'll fall apart. He also reminds him that he was raised better than to be a cheater and liar. The sad thing is the father is more concerned about the appearances, than the happiness of his son. He even offers to buy a house for Darcy and Dex to show how serious he is about wanting him to follow through, and of course Darcy is thrilled about the prospect of being purchased an expensive home.Ethan, who has told Claire he's gay to get her to stop pursuing him, discovers the tryst and instead of scolding Rachel, commends her for once doing something she wanted after years of always letting Darcy get things. He is concerned that Dex may be stringing her along, however, and insists that she should come clean.Dex shows up at Rachel's apartment begging to come inside. Rachel allows Darcy (who is there for an impromptu sleepover after the bachelorette party) to think it's Ethan. After Darcy tells this "secret" one weekend at the Hamptons, upsetting Claire who thinks Ethan is gay, there is a point Ethan finds keeping the secret too great a burden, and almost lets it be known, only to be stopped by Rachel whacking him in the face with a badminton racket. He is upset that Claire is upset now, and can't believe that Rachel is allowing this all to happen, as she is better than this and he cares a great deal about her and can't take it anymore. Fortunately he has taken a job in London so he can get some space from it all.That night at a bar, Rachel argues with Dex about him not canceling the wedding and flashes back to the night Darcy butted in on their date, how she said it was okay when he chased after her, since she was used to Darcy getting what she wanted and she could tell she wanted Dex. She turns and runs back to the bar and comes clean to Dex about how she feels. Although you can tell Dex is moved by this, he refuses to cancel the wedding as she suggests because of his mother. Rachel is crushed and she shuts herself down. The wedding is coming up and she is heartbroken. Ethan has moved to London by now, so she goes to see him and lets him know what happened. Ethan says he knows what it's like to love someone and not have it work out. He has been in love with Rachel since childhood, although he realized he wasn't the one for her. Dex is, and he wishes it could work out.During her London visit Darcy calls freaking out demanding Rachel to come back home, with Ethan writing answer suggestions like "your fiance's a douche", "I just need some time" and "I'm madly in love with Ethan". Rachel, who really does need time for herself simply, and finally, says NO and hangs up. She loves Darcy but enough already. She's willing to stand up for herself. She knows sleeping with Dex was wrong because he is with Darcy, but she refuses to feel guilty about how she feels about Dex. The movie flashes to Dex having dinner with his folks and Darcy. Mom picks up at Dex doesn't seem happy, and she's concerned. Rachel comes home and Dex is waiting for her at her place; her office told him when she'd be back. He explains he called off the wedding and how much he loves her. As Rachel processes this Darcy knocks on the door, having sneaked into the building with a pizza guy. Dex hides, not noticing he left his jacket on a couch by the door, and Rachel lets Darcy in who announces SHE cancelled the wedding, despite this not being true. It is alluded throughout the movie that some of Darcy's claims are untrue, such as being accepted to Notre Dame when Rachel, a better student, wasn't. Ethan points out this couldn't have happened as they never saw the letter of admission, and that Darcy would have shown it to them. Darcy explains Dex "said it first" but she had been thinking the same thing. Darcy declines the suggestion of going for a walk (to get away from Dex) and confronts Rachel with lying about saying she slept with Ethan and Marcus. It turns out Darcy knew Rachel lied about Marcus because Rachel claimed he was circumcised. Darcy knows he is not, because since 4th of July she's been sleeping with Marcus, and she is now pregnant by him.Rachel is stunned. Darcy is optimistic about Marcus, feeling better having come clean. As she leaves she glances down and comes back and knocks on the door a second later, having realized Dex was there. Darcy demands to know where Dex is. He steps out and Darcy realizes Rachel is the one who was sleeping with Dex. Dex is pissed Darcy got pregnant by Marcus, but of course Darcy is focused on herself and despite having done the same thing, screams to Rachel she hates her and never wants to see her again. As she leaves she is snappy to Marcus, who had been waiting outside.The movie flashes to a few months later. Rachel is walking home with some dry cleaning and sees Darcy, now 5 months pregnant but looking fabulous. She points out one of the shirts in Rachel's package is the one she got for Dex, saying Rachel was always jealous of her since Darcy got into Notre Dame. Rachel says she sorry she hurt Darcy, but she isn't sorry she slept with Dex, having realized what Ethan told her earlier; if the roles were switched, Darcy would have done it with no issue. Darcy assures Rachel she is happy with the prospect of motherhood. Rachel takes a phone call and walks around the corner, to meet Dex, waiting for her at a bench. They are together and truly happy, and they walk away holding hands.Part way through the beginning of the credits we see Darcy in London, calling out to Ethan, pregnant and having gone to London to start her life over, Marcus obviously not with her and Ethan running for his life.

Tags: comedy, romantic, flashback

Review:
The only person we hear any reason from is Ethan, and by then we all want to smack some sense into the main characters.What bothers me incredibly about this movie is that it basically drives loyalty between "best friends" straight into the ground.
Obviously the movie wasn't about her, it was about Rachel, but it sends the message that it's okay to screw your best friend over as long as she's doing it too - and when does that actually happen?
I really wanted the movie to end with Rachel going off with someone else, someone who knew what to do from the beginning and didn't stand weakly by and take forever to figure out that love is more important than his father's glare.I hated the weakness of these characters.
Actress Ginnifer Goodwin plays the lovable geek Rachel with Colin Egglesfield playing the love interest, Dex. Kate Hudson plays the vampy best friend Darcy and to round up the cast, John Krasinski, as the offbeat comedic relief complete with devastating one-liners.The idea that 'best friends are forever' are tested in this movie filled with infidelity.
Kate Hudson was too over the top as Darcy (and blonde) and overall, the movie tried too hard to fit in all the ingredients of a "standard" chick flick: The great, good-looking amazing guy.
What I don't get though is how Darcy doesn't notice this thing between Rachel and Dex, until towards the end of the movie.
I think that is the real message or reality behind this movie not whether or not Rachel or Darcy were right or wrong, good or bad.
This movie reminded me that we all have choices in life about what makes us happy and we can only blame ourselves if we deny our true desires because we feel we are not deserving (Rachel) or if we are aggressive and abusing others in order to achieve it (Darcy).
She is just a truly wonderful actress and she breathes real life into the part of Rachel, making us truly her ally in helping her achieve success and happiness.Goodwin is solidly backed by the lovely Kate Hudson as Darcy.
The graciousness meets it's biggest challenge when her college study mate Dex, played by Colin Egglesfield, is swept out from under Rachel by the overbearing Darcy, who always gets what she wants.The interplay between these two actresses is a definite cut above the usual silliness of romantic comedies and Goodwin comes off looking much the better of the two, but that may be partly due to the greater sympathetic nature of her character.
Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is turning 30, but it's the immature Darcy (Kate Hudson) who is getting married.
I didn't actually know that it was based on a book, but I'm interested in reading it now because I enjoyed the movie a lot.I think it was a good film precisely because there really was no clear-cut "good" character other than Ethan (John Krasinski) whose real role was to be the voice of reason.
Then you add in Dex who is actually in love with Rachel, but faces a lot of outside pressure by his parents to fit into their perfect life for him, and you have a recipe for disaster in the triangle.The movie made me laugh and cry and stare in disbelief.
So hapless is her misguided lack of belief that she throws her best bet at love Dex (Colin Egglesfield) into the arms of her best friend - the happy-go-lucky self-centred childhood friend Darcy (Kate Hudson).
Nonetheless the situation turns on its head, when Rachel and Dex sleep with each other after getting drunk....As far as romantic movies are concerned they necessitate either well-wrought humour or a good feel for substantial romance.
Love stories We do not have enough of them with guys that look like Colin Every one else has gone to bigger and better things but Colin And I thought he did the best job of all the actors.
Something Borrowed is a love triangle of sorts, beginning with our 'heroine' Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) sleeping with her best friend Darcy's (Kate Hudson) husband-to-be Dex (Colin Egglesfield).
The term "chick flick" is getting a bit passé...though I might stop using it if more movies come out with the depth and emotional heart of "Something Borrowed." This film looks at first glance to be torture for almost anyone...Kate Hudson's name alone in the credits is cringe-inducing.
But this film has a bit more going on than you'd think, and it has the brains to cast Ginnifer Goodwin --- a talented actress and comedienne who can sell the "good girl" act with breezy effortlessness and with as much panache as a modern day Mary Tyler Moore --- in the lead as Rachel, forever second-fiddle to party-girl powerhouse Darcy (Kate Hudson, in a performance that's tonally perfect).Rachel's long-time crush on Dex (a little-too-perfect Colin Egglesfield ---- really, have American men become such bland clods that the only appealing men to chase on film are now all British?) is coming to a head as his wedding to Darcy approaches.John Krasinski's performance here as Rachel's best-friend-in-waiting seems a bit too close to his alter-ego Jim Halpert, but the guy is so good at the role --- and genuinely funny and touching here --- it's almost a shame to wish him out of it (think the parts Tony Randall always wound up playing in the '60s).But Goodwin is really the reason to see this movie.
It's a refreshing comedic turn in a highly commercial film that --- while it's not going to win any Oscars --- is an overall good time at the movies, without leaving you feeling like you were just lobotomized..
Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin, in a role far above her first job as an actress as the chubby girl in 'Mona Lisa Smile') is a lawyer who in law school had a crush on a fellow law student Dex (Colin Egglesfield) but happened to introduce him to her lifelong best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson) who promptly snapped him up and is now a few years later planning her wedding to him.
Rachel's best male friend is writer Ethan (John Krasinski) and is the one in whom Rachel confides the fact that she still is in love with Dex. At a bar party (and there are MANY of these in the film) Rachel and Dex collide and discover their private longings for each other.
Kate Hudson is once again in the role of a loud mouthed shallow character (an she has that role polished to a fare-thee-well), Ginnifer Goodwin proves she can manage a lead role, John Krasinki gives one of the best all around performances int he film, and Colin Egglesfield is more than just eye candy.
Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson star as best friends forever Rachel and Darcy, and it's no surprise that these two are of the exact opposites in nature, with Rachel being the nerdier, studious, shy and soft spoken lawyer and Darcy the more gregarious, carefree and flamboyant bride to be, about to get married to Dex (Colin Egglesfield) with whom was sort of introduced to her when she gatecrashed Rachel and Dex's would be date many years ago.
Taking place in the city to the weekend getaways where chums bond prior to someone's big wedding, Something Borrowed explores the multiple romantic tangles between friends, where it's only a fool who cannot see pass each of their buddies' infatuation/liking/lust/crush.While the story isn't too much to shout about since it's pretty much rooted in formula and the inevitable convenient cop out development in the last act to make everyone look good, thus achieving probably the best and most desirable win-win situation rather than the pain that is likely reality, Something Borrowed relies heavily on the cast to deliver the film, made easier since everyone's playing a version of themselves from their filmography in what would be heavy typecasting.
And for Goodwin it seems that she cannot shake off that damsel in relationship distress type of role given her breakthrough in He's Just Not That Into You, being the person who prefers to be in the shadow of another, and giving things up for the status quo.The shining light in Something Borrowed happened to be that spot on reflection and portrayal of how male and female confidantes differ from each other, when Rachel has Ethan (John Krasinski) to listen out and to offer advice, and Rachel herself being on the other end when Darcy comes knocking and confessing too, granted that the former is somehow the third party involved.
It is this aspect of the film that lifts it above the usual rom-coms to stand out from its peers.Based on the novel by Emily Giffin, do stay for the coda during the end credits, which suggests a follow up movie to be made, but knowing just how this one did at the box office, having to watch everyone come back for another go since there is actually a sequel to the book, will seem a little bit of a wishful thinking.
Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) has had a best friend since grade school, Darcy (Kate Hudson).
Ginnifer Goodwin played the role of Rachel very well and although Ethan was not a huge character in the book, he worked well into the movie.
Exactly as you would expect when watching it.As the film went on I started to hate Kate Hudson more and more lol but I completely understand that was her character hahaha.
The only thing about this movie that makes it even a little interesting to watch, I think, were the main characters, played by Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Colin Egglesfield.
There is one thing that especially bothered me about the film - and that's how the parents of Dex (Egglesfield, may as well use the characters' names) disapprove of Rachel (Goodwin), yet approve of Darcy (Kate Hudson), when Rachel is an upper-class lawyer just like Dex and Darcy the wild party-girl.
I'm maybe getting older, but it's nice to see the settling down couple contrasted against the worried loner in middle age (maybe that's because it's familiar!) and I guess other (teen rom-com) movies explore this theme often enough too, but little is said of these people's lives except the romantic journey they're caught up on - unfortunately this results in two dimensional characters that exchange advice like it's going out of fashion.It won't break your heart or show you something new, but it's a refreshing, enjoyable movie..
Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Darcy (Kate Hudson) are life long friends.
But Rachel still has feelings for Dex and they sleep together.This movie has 2 problems and 1 great positive.Colin Egglesfield is a horribly bland lead.
In the movie Something Borrowed based on the book by Emily Giffin, it chronicles the tale of two friends, Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Darcy (Kate Hudson) who have known each other since an early age.
Two best friends Rachel(Ginnifer Goodwin) and Darcy(Kate Hudson) are in love with the same guy Dex played by Colin Egglesfield.
After a few wild nights and a day or two in the Hamptons, it becomes clear that the only character worth rooting for is Ethan, Rachel's guy pal who forces her to act like an put adult and admit the truth about her feelings for Dex. Overall, the movie contains a pretty decent cast.
Add to that a pointless subplot about a "best guy friend" who thinks he's a homosexual (John Krasinski) and we've got a lot of rather dull character-to-character dynamics.All in all, however, "Something Borrowed" is tailored for its target audience they have, to a great extent, loved it.
I first have to say, "I Love Kate Hudson." This movie lacked so many things; my review will suck because I can't write anything good about it.
Here, we only have the Rachel, the woman who betrays her friend (Goodwin); Dex, the fiancé who betrays his love (Egglesfield); and, Darcy, the woman betrayed by both (Hudson).
Typically, you can associate with those cheated on solely through sympathy, but that was made difficult for two reasons: 1) Darcy's a secondary character who seems to always act like that girl who always gets too drunk at college parties; and, 2) The movie constantly acts as if it's going to reveal something negative about her past (spoiler: it does).
This movie (which I only just discovered is based on a book) was clearly written from the POV of someone who has never been betrayed, never been hurt by a trusted friend and/or lover, someone who thinks you should do what feels good, without any consequences.I don't need to reiterate the whole storyline, as that has been done in previous reviews, but let's look at a few key points.
Considering Darcy and Rachel are longtime best friends, we know Rachel and Dex have seen one another many times in the ensuing years, and yet it isn't until Rachel's birthday that they suddenly realize they really love each other?
It started out on an okay note with a tacky surprise party for Rachel (Goodwin) thrown by her life-long best friend Darcy (Hudson), and did i mention life long?
In the final scene after Dacry has discovered the affair and not seen Rachel for two months they meet on a city street, and you think that maybe there is going to be some kind of redemption, but Darcy says to Rachel "I bought him that shirt" and you notice the dry cleaning held over Rachel's shoulder, a few more words are traded about how Darcy is truly happy now, and Rachel goes into the arms of Dex.The movie was a rationalization for sleeping with your best friends fiancé, and forbidden love prevailing.
Rachel (Goodwin) and Darcy (Hudson) are best friends from childhood.
So, Rachel and Dex really like each other all through law school, but Rachel has a pathologic need to hand over the good things in her life to her best friend, because she thinks she doesn't deserve them, despite obvious evidence to the contrary.
Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson play life long best friends.
Unfortunately, while Kate Hudson is entertaining, all the other actors in this stupid movie are absolutely bland and the writers have put no thought into making believable characters.
Ginnifer Goodwin (learn to spell your name properly, girl!) Looks like what Sally Field would have looked like if she hadn't looked like a cartoon, Colin Egglesfield looks like Tom Cruise-lite, Kate Hudson looks like her mother, and John Krasinski looks like UK TV person Andrew O'Connor.Once you get past that, you have to get past the fact that this isn't a romcom, as it has been sold in the trailer, it is simply a rom.Darcy (Hudson) and Rachel (Goodwin) have been best friends since childhood.
Rachel(Ginnifer Goodwin)is suppose to be the heroine that you sympathize with and hope will have a happy ending, but you have a difficult time liking her after you see how horrible she is a decision making and what bad taste she has in men.
I did not go in with grand expectations, so I wasn't thoroughly disappointed, although I do believe they could have done more to develop the relationship between Rachel and Dex. I think that's the reason why Dex appeared so shallow -in scenes where he "cried", Colin Egglesfield also looked like he was battling a severe case of constipation instead of a moral conundrum...I really enjoyed watching John Krasinski as Ethan, and although I'm not a terribly huge fan of Kate Hudson, she did well as Darcy.
In hindsight, I think it would have been a nice touch to have Rachel "narrate" the movie from behind the scenes - so that way, it would connect the audience more to her innermost feelings and if they decided to make Something Blue, they could do the same for Darcy..
Each character has something special or a secret that shares with us or reveals at the end,a secret that can change many peoples lives in that story.We see that true love never dies and that friendship is difficult but if it has a strong bond based on love it could last even if things get a bit out of order.I loved each actor/actress performance.It is sure one of my favorite movies!I recommend it for people that want to watch a romantic movie with a meaning..
I don't know, maybe I liked it because I can relate to Rachel's character(my best friend too has the "charisma" of always having everything working out for her and gets all the attention, but love her nonetheless).
Living in this universe of fake, lucrative employment and almost endless leisure (these people get more vacation time than French employees), little time passed before Dex (Colin Egglesfield), Darcy (Kate Hudson), Ethan (John Krasinski), and Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) found themselves in the type of situation reserved for soap operas.
why in the world did they make this movie to be so big and glamorous when at the end the girls aren't friends, Darcy is off pregnant and Rachel and Dex are together?
This is the story of Rachel and Darcy (Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson), Rachel is a single lawyer, and Darcy is a good time girl who only thinks of Darcy.
And with that in mind lets review this film fairly, without all of the harsh "moral lessons" that everyone keeps throwing in your face about it.Now the premise of the story is that Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is in love with Dex (Colin Egglesfield) who is engaged to Darcy (Kate Hudson.) The fiancé and the best friend are in love with each other but are both too scared to do anything about it.
They did portrait their characters very well, especially Dex. The only thing I didn't like about the movie is when they changed the "Revelation Part" where Darcy saw Dex's jacket at Rachelle's apartment.