The Kids Are All Right

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Colin M A teenage half-sister and teenage half-brother, both conceived nearly two decades before by donor sperm (artificial insemination of their respective mothers), out of curiosity consider trying to make contact with their natural fathers whose identities they do not know - and so, the story develops. The movie was okay but it depended a bit too heavily, as a device, on "engineered conflict": family members falling out with each other - which became a little tiresome after a while as the audience is obliged to sit through successions of unpleasant arguments about this and that, one after another. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/25 Full Review mor c Hubieran corrido de la casa a Jules la neta Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Aaron S Not often are there movies where I think there are such clear and morally unambiguous lessons to be learned that feel as authentic as this. Every piece of this movie feels effortless - from conflict creation to wrestling with it - there is an airy flow to the pacing. Nothing feels overblown or not heavy enough. A deft touch from writer/director Lisa Cholodenko if you will. The story feels unconventional on the surface but underneath it all, it's a pretty typical family drama and this makes it pretty universally appealing - complete with a happy ending and everything. The Kids Are All Right was certainly more daring in 2010 when I saw it the first time, but as it is such a well executed film, it remains a very effective family dramedy with an lil' lesbian spin. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/25/23 Full Review Rhianna J Such a great film, such great performances. After rewatching this recently I learned of it's Oscar nominations and I can't say I am surprised at all. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/11/23 Full Review isla s This is a funny, emotional and entertaining watch, hence there are moments of both extreme, when you may want to giggle or laugh and when you may feel sorry for the characters. It is undoubtedly somewhat sentimental but it does handle the single sex family scenario quite well I thought. There are some sex references and one or two sex scenes but nothing explicitly graphic is shown, hence the 15 rating (here in the UK). I wouldn't say its constantly laugh out loud funny but it did make me smile and laugh a little and I felt the characters were portrayed well. I found myself questioning things which the characters on screen were questioning and so I reckon it does well at being an engrossing watch. Its a light watch at times and heavier at others, if you know what I mean. I liked how the kids poked fun of their two mums and how they poke fun at each other when on their own. Overall this is a good film and yes, I would recommend it. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A good story that deals with such serious subjects in a smooth and fun way, a narrative that holds you from the beginning of the film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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