THR: Inglourious Basterds star Melanie Laurent makes her debut behind the camera with The Adopted (Les Adoptes), a saccharine family drama that turns on the waterworks full-force (at least for its cast), yet never develops into an engaging portrait of love and loss among a trio of thirty-something Frenchies. With workable performances but not much cinematic tact, this StudioCanal release should find early adopters via the actress’ fan base, followed b
