"Sibling rivalry" takes on a whole new meaning in this offbeat comedy from first-time writer and director
Sue Kramer. Sam (
Tom Cavanagh) and his sister, Gray (
Heather Graham), are siblings who share a passionate interest in the music and styles of the 1940s, especially movie musicals of the era, and they've earned a powerful reputation on the ballroom-dancing circuit as gifted hoofers with both talent and flair. Sam and Gray cross paths with Charlie (
Bridget Moynahan), an attractive woman who shares their enthusiasm for old movies and retro styles, and is a fine dancer to boot. To the surprise of no one, Sam falls head over heels for Charlie, but so does Gray, which comes as a shock to nearly everyone, including Gray, who has never betrayed an attraction to women before. Charlie, however, naïvely fails to acknowledge the depth of Gray's feelings for her as a romantic triangle forms between Charlie and the siblings.
Gray Matters also features supporting performances from
Sissy Spacek as an analyst,
Molly Shannon as one of Gray's co-workers, and
Alan Cumming as a taxi driver. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide