Film Review – Accidental Texan

“Accidental Texan” is an adaptation of a 1999 novel by Cole Thompson, which was titled “Chocolate Lizards.” One can certainly understand the name change, but screenwriter Julie B. Denny endeavors to keep literary structure alive in the feature, which oversees the growth of characters as they battle with elements of their past with hopes of securing a brighter future. The movie explores the oil business in Texas, which perhaps doesn’t automatically conjure images of heroism in play, but director Mark Lambert Bristol is pursuing underdog cinema with the effort, looking to generate an audience-pleasing ride of personalities and setbacks. “Accidental Texan” isn’t interested in coloring outside the lines when it comes to dramatic stakes, but as easygoing entertainment, the picture connects in a modest manner. Bristol maintains a straightforward approach to the material, keeping viewers engaged through colorful performances and a decently enjoyable ride of ups and downs in the realms of money and matters of the heart. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com