From the land of fruits and nuts (California) comes seventeen year old Rachel, sent to visit her Grandma (Jane Fonda) in the land of the potato (Idaho). Her mother Lilly (Felicity Huffman) hopes Grandma can straighten an uncontrollable Rachel with some of “Georgia’s rules.” The moment Rachel arrives, all hell breaks lose from seducing the innocent Mormon hunk Harlan (Garrett Hedlund) to hitting on the cute local Veterinarian (Dermot Mulroney) who happens to be her mother’s ex beau. But something else happens to. A devastating secret is revealed that could destroy them all and at the same time, save them. Undoubtedly a chick-flick, this movie goes way beyond pushing limits than just a few tissue-wiped teary eyes. From director Garry “Pretty Woman” Marshall, this movie has some serious side notes. And while Lohan’s character mirrors her real life persona – she was put into rehab because of her behavior off the set – it is her best performance to date, showing her wide range of youthful innocence to young woman. Two and a half tiaras.
