The Kids Are All
Right is a drama-comedy I missed when it was released in 2010. It’s
undoubtedly a masterpiece, and one we all need to see. From the acting to the
story, everything in the movie builds up to an ending that will make you wonder
about the things we risk just to satisfy an impulse. The movie has a warm structure,
which makes it easy for it to build the drama on.
Knowledge is
power, but it can also harm you if not handled wisely—something this lesbian
family learns the hard way. The movie is about a lesbian couple, Nic (Annette
Bening) and Jules (Julianne Moore), who have two kids via a sperm donor. Each
partner carried a child, experiencing what it’s like to be a mother for nine
months.
The movie fills in the gaps, showing that no matter how ideal gay parenting may
seem to those involved, when children are added to the mix, there will come a
time when they want to know what it’s like to have the other sex involved in
their upbringing.
Their son, Laser
(Josh Hutcherson), is curious to know who his father is, and he and his sister,
Joni (Mia Wasikowska), track him down. Their father, Paul (Mark Ruffalo), is
cool, but his presence in a family that’s been together for over 18 years ends
up almost wrecking it.
Impulses can be
good, but from my experience—and what I saw in this movie—it pays to think
before you act. Your actions, no matter how selfish (or how much you believe
you’re not hurting anyone), can leave a lasting mark on your life. It’s
something you won’t forget easily and may regret deeply.
The high point
of this movie is the story. It’s well-crafted to grab your attention and keep
it. Then there’s the acting by Annette Bening and the rest of the ensemble
cast—it’s masterful and tasteful. Bening won a Golden Globe Award for Best
Actress for her role.
The movie also won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
and was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. It’s a universally
acclaimed hit and a box office success.
This may not be the movie for you if you’re not a fan of the drama genre. But if you’re interested in a film with wonderful acting and a compelling story, I recommend giving this one a watch.
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