Film Review – Adopting Audrey

“Adopting Audrey” is based on a true story, and such a claim seems plausible during the viewing experience. Writer/director M. Cahill (who hasn’t been credited with anything since 2007’s “King of California”) aims to create a modest overview of people trying to work through their issues, keeping the feature as low to the ground as possible, reflecting the reserved nature of the characters. It’s a story about a woman searching for connection during a period of isolation, and while the title hints at something a bit more playful, “Adopting Audrey” is more of a meditative exploration of relationships, especially between children and parents. Cahill extracts nuanced performances out of his talented cast, and the ensemble remains the primary reason to stay with the endeavor, which isn’t quite as wise or touching as the helmer believes. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com