Chasing Happiness

— I’ve never been much of a fan of the Jonus Brothers, so almost everything in “Chasing Happiness” was a revelation to me. It’s partly a biographical look at the three brothers lives so far, but also a confessional with lots of soul searching. The brothers get together after not seeing each other for several years, intent on sharing their feelings, speaking their minds, and clearing the air before getting back together as a group. It paints a picture of them as likable, talented, and doing the best they could to self actualize and find happiness without losing their sibling closeness. It feels a little too much like a therapy session, but it kept my interest. It manages to be sensitive and portray each of the brothers’ own truths without becoming too melodramatic, presenting an intimate look at what transpired during their careers, both as a group and individually. Although they’re still young, I'm led to believe they've come through their challenges and remain mostly whole. [Amazon Prime.]

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[2018. 96 min. Directed by John Taylor. With Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas.]
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jun/01/jonas-brothers-chasing-happiness