Chosen Family – Movie Review
First Reaction – Chosen Family has some fun laughs.
Where to Watch
Chosen Family will be available on Digital Download from 21st April.
Director: Heather Graham
Writer: Heather Graham (Screenplay)
Cast
- Heather Graham (The Hangover)
- Julia Stiles (Orphan First Kill)
- John Brotherton (The Conjuring)
- Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!)
- Michael Gross (Tremors)
Plot: Yoga teacher Ann is trying to find inner peace despite having a manic family, a miserable dating life, and an inability to say no that keeps her busy trying to fix everyone else’s problems.
Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Chosen Family starts when Ann (Graham) helps her sister Clio (Stiles) after leaving rehab. However, her personal life has become complicated, and dating has been a nightmare. That is until she meets Steve (Brotherton), a handsome divorced father.
However, Ann finds her life becoming difficult as Clio deals with her problems, her mom wants attention and her new boyfriend’s daughter doesn’t want her in his life. She must decide what she wants from her life and whether it is time to put herself first for the first time or not.
Verdict on Chosen Family
Recap
The movie follows a middle-aged woman struggling to hold her life together when friends and family keep demanding things from her. She must decide what she wants if she is going to make the best decision for her future.
Best Parts
The movie uses comedy well to get enough laughs without relying on only getting laughs. It can put a spotlight on people who are in the same position where they always look out for somebody else. The performances are fun too, with Heather Graham and Julia Stiles playing opposite to what you would expect from the pair.
Worst Parts
The movie has a lot of nice ideas, but it does feel like just a random week in the lives of the characters, who would return to their previous problems quickly. Yes, this could be seen as a window to a small chapter, but it doesn’t feel like a lasting change would come from anything for anyone in the film.
Final Thoughts –Chosen Family has good laughs but not enough emotions.
