The Kids Are All Right
Director: Lisa Cholodenko
Actors: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo
PlotNic and Jules are a married couple raising two teenage children, Joni and Laser, conceived via artificial insemination. The family dynamics shift when Joni, at the insistence of her brother, seeks out their biological father, Paul, a laid-back restaurant owner. Paul's unexpected arrival rekindles old feelings and disrupts the harmonious life of the family. As the kids bond with Paul, Nic becomes increasingly suspicious and protective, causing strain in her relationship with Jules.
Jules, meanwhile, is facing her own set of challenges as she struggles to establish a landscaping business and grapples with her identity within the family. The introduction of Paul leads to a series of events that force each member of the family to confront their values, relationships, and future. Tensions escalate as the presence of Paul highlights underlying issues within the family, pushing them towards a point where difficult decisions must be made. From this juncture, the family is left to navigate through their newfound complexities in search of understanding and a path forward.
Writers: Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg
Release Date: 30 Jul 2010
Runtime: 106 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, France
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'The Kids Are All Right' is a standout film of 2010 with excellent high-definition transfer, solid lossless audio, and minimal yet valuable special features.
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