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• Oh No!
  Written July 28, 2010

  what a disappointment!

  by jkereszti

  I was so excited to see this movie, and went to see it opening night. Halfway through the movie I wanted to leave, but I was talked into seeing if the ending redeemed the movie. The acting was fantastic, despite the awful script and storyline. Lesbians do not need to watch man-on-man porn to feel sexual, and there was no satisfying reason given for them doing so. The storyline could have taken many other paths to create as much drama without Julianne Moore having an affair with Mark Ruffalo, giving the false impression that lesbians are sexual beings easily tempted to fall into bed with the next man. Annette Bening's question "Are you straight now?" is a very realistic reaction, but falsely indicates that homosexuality is a choice that can be changed. I don't feel that there is redemption at the end of the movie. In fact, half of the audience left before the film ended, and I wish I had been one of them. Bottom line: don't waste your money, or your time.

  • 10 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written August 4, 2010

  Plot not quite right

  by cindylouv

  The acting was pitch perfect. But the fact that the Julianne Moore character found it so easy to jump in bed with a guy makes me think she has more issues to consider than just infidelity to her wife.

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 7, 2010

  The Kids Are All Right

  by moviecandi

  Hated it! What a waste of money. Thought we were watching a documentary about lesbians and ******* living. Love Mark Ruffalo, but dissappointed this time. Will not recommend it to anyone.

  • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 23, 2010

  Kids are just alright

  by emilyandersen

  I had high expectations for this movie based on reviews; it was good - but not great. I was frustrated by the abundance of characters, each one fighting for screen time; I felt cheated out of getting to really know any one character.Julianne Moore seemed to have an accent that I couldn't quite place (Nancy from "30 Rock"?) and she played the role as a bit of a caricature. All in all the performances were good, and the story was intriguing - it just left me wanting more.

  • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written September 13, 2010

  The Kids Are All Right

  by hopewell1

  so-so predictable plot with good acting

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 9, 2010

  The Kids Are All Right

  by Oregon P-Corn

  At times, smart writing, however, a little cliched in the ******* department (e.g., "I need that like I need a @#% in my ass). Also, way over the top sex scenes (bordering on pornographic). This really could have been a smart, funny movie with the choice of actors, however, took the low road in the rauch department. I was disappointed and definitely would not recommend it!

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written August 2, 2010

  A movie about what really makes a family

  by buffetfan1102

  I liked the story of this movie. It shows the real life of peoples lives and how complicated it can be. Nothing is normal and simple. It shows a family that loves each other. You will enjoy it. It does contain graphic sex scenes. It is a R movie. ndm

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 19, 2010

  Great Character Development Tells the Story

  by sdiamond3208

  The Kids Are All Right is a wonderful story, told simply and eloquently through its characters. Every actor lived their parts. The lines were great. Nick expressing disgust over all the fuss being made over heirloom tomatoes! After the movie I had to immediately google the ages of Annette Bening (52) and Julianne Moore (50). I just couldn't stop thinking about all the details and the general feel good, lesson learned attitude of the film. Don't miss this one - Enjoy!

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written July 24, 2010

  not as good as I expected

  by lisalisa17

  I thought w/the cast it would have been much better. I felt it a little slow moving and wanted it to end.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 18, 2010

  Great Performances

  by gorams

  The characters are all so well realized. One of the triumphs of this film is that the novelty of a married ******* couple with kids becomes just a representation of normal family and marital lives with all their ups and downs. Annette Benning gets points for allowing herself to be shown as unglamourously aged, like the rest of us look! All the performances are dead on and the script is excellent. Mark Ruffalo is the quintesssential go-with-the-flow guy - no other actor can play that better.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written August 4, 2010

  Acting good, screenplay trivial

  by jangoodwin

  Could have been a good movie, but isn't. Don't know how reviewers were saying it could be an Oscar nominee.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 1, 2010

  the kids are alright

  by kwajalein

  Disappointing. Extremely graphic. This movie has good actors while the story was not allowed to reach the anticipated potential.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written August 16, 2010

  The Kids Are All Right

  by Augenblick

  This is a gripping movie, more of a drama about relationships than a comedy, although there is a healthy dose of humor in it. The actors do a first-rate job of giving believable performances with realistic reactions to the situations going on in their lives. There is plenty of ambiguity and nuance in each character so that no one seems a caricature. Even the male "interloper" is someone deserving of understanding and sympathy despite the upheaval he causes. Like so many of us, he is flawed--as are all the characters in the film--not always thinking ahead to envision what the consequences of his actions might be. He is selfish but not mean-hearted. This movie does not glamorize two-mother family life. Relationships within all families are complex and often difficult and painful, whether the parents are a mom and dad or mom and mom. This film illustrates that truth well.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 11, 2010

  The Kids Are All Right

  by laurazucker

  I loved this movie. it was a deep portrayal of the trials and small joys of a long-term marriage, with kids. The characters were fully developed and experienced believable evolution, with the exception of Jules' affair with the donor. A great movie for anyone.

  • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written August 3, 2010

  the kids are all right

  by Dini1945

  Loved the movie - Annette should be up for an Oscar - Only problem my friends and I discussed is why the dad got the blame in the end and lost the most when he was totsly honest about who he was and how he was enjoying his new found family- It was like each family member used what they needed from him, then disguarded him when all he did was give 100% of himself. Perhaps a better ending would have been at least to leave the relationship with his children open for future envolvement which we certainly didn't get at the end of the movie.

  • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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