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Created Mar 25, 2011 06:37AM PST • Edited Mar 25, 2011 06:37AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Good 3.0

   A mildly amusing film about teenage kids of a lesbian couple who search out their sperm-donor dad. Strong performance from Annette Bening as Nic, one of the "Moms,” and Mark Ruffalo as Paul, the donor dad, make this an above average film.

   Although the film garnered a lot of interest because of the portrayal of a lesbian couple, it really had more to do with the children’s integration of Paul into the family’s life. The balance in relationships and attention dramatically shifts with the introduction of him, creating betrayals, and temptations.

   I did not have too many laugh-out-loud moments for a film that was supposed to be a comedy. In fact, I found some of the parts to be rather intense portrayals of typical family struggles, which have been well covered in other films.

4. Acting

   Good 3.0

5. Male Stars Good 3.0

   Mark Ruffalo is very laid-back and likeable in this film.

6. Female Stars Good 3.0

   Annette Bening is great in her role as one of the two moms. Julianne Moore shows some nice range in her portrayal of a woman looking for validation and attention in a busy household.

7. Female Costars OK 2.5

8. Male Costars OK 2.5

10. Film

    OK 2.5

11. Direction OK 2.5

12. Play OK 2.5

13. Music OK 2.5

14. Visuals OK 2.5
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.1

17. Sex Erotic 2.6

    Some heterosexual sex, with minimal nudity. Oral sex is suggested throughout the movie.

18. Violence Fierce 1.6

19. Rudeness Salty 2.2

21. Reality

    Natural 1.0

22. Circumstantial Natural 1.0

23. Biological Natural 1.0

24. Physical Natural 1.0