The Kids Are All Right

2010
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BrianSez's Review

Created Jul 16, 2011 07:27PM PST • Edited Jul 16, 2011 07:27PM PST

  1. Quality
  2. Summary
    Good 3.0

    The Kids are Alright is a funny film about the kids of lesbian parents trying to bring their sperm-doner dad in to the family. Infused with great comedy acting from Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo results in one lol moment after another atop some heart-warming drama. Definitely deserving of its numerous Oscar nominations.

  4. Acting
    Very Good 3.5

    Although the movie centers around the kids (Mia Wasikowska and Josh Hutcherson), the real stars are the parents: Annette Bening – excellent as the stressed out Nic and Julianne Moore a natural at the more “granola” and chill Jules. Mark Ruffalo also shows his chops as the care free yet caring sperm-dad.

  5. Male Stars Very Good 3.5
  6. Female Stars Very Good 3.5
  7. Female Costars Very Good 3.5
  8. Male Costars Very Good 3.5
  10. Film
    Good 3.0
  11. Direction Good 3.0
  12. Play Good 3.0
  13. Music Good 3.0
  14. Visuals Good 3.0
  15. Content
  16. Edge
    Tame 1.3
  17. Sex Innocent 1.3
  18. Violence Gentle 1.3
  19. Rudeness Polite 1.3
  21. Reality
    Glib 1.9
  22. Circumstantial Glib 1.9
  23. Biological Glib 1.9
  24. Physical Glib 1.9

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Mar 25, 2011 10:39AM
BigdaddyDave

I agree Wick. I was debating with a friend yesterday if the movie would have recieved the same attention if it did not feature two moms. What would have happened if the premise involved a straight couple? Interesting thought.
Mar 25, 2011 8:41AM
Wick

Regarding BigdaddyDave’s Review
Accurate review BigD, mostly in-line if a bit tougher than mine. The fact that this movie was nominated for Best Picture and Best Screenplay Oscars says more about Hollywood politics than it does about the quality of the movie.