Film Review – Chosen Family

Heather Graham has been acting since 1984, and she’s worked with plenty of talented directors. She’s made movies with David Lynch, Paul Thomas Anderson, Gus Van Sant, and Frank Oz, so one would think Graham would push a little harder when it comes to her own helming efforts. She did okay with 2018’s “Half Magic,” finding a bit of fun with the cast while dealing with some thematic reach. For her follow-up, Graham goes right to Hallmark Channel territory with “Chosen Family,” which contains no style and very little substance. It’s a messy film about one woman’s quest for love, finding herself in competition with a handsome man’s daughter for his attention, and while the premise is ready for silliness, Graham’s screenplay can’t decide if it wants to be wacky or sincere. There are incredibly dark feelings in play in “Chosen Family,” making the lighter touch of the endeavor extremely confusing, creating a disappointing viewing experience. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com