Friday 20 July 2012

The kids are alright

director: Lisa Chodolenko
year: 2010

with: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska, etc.



story: Teenage son and daughter of a lesbian couple meet up with their biological father which brings the family into serious troubles.

what I liked: The acting! Wow. Always liked Annette Bening but here she is simply breathtaking. Julianne Moore too of course. I couldn't watch away for a single minute as every scene seemed so authentic, heartfelt and absolutely convincing. Caught myself smiling and making funny faces as I could understand every emotion in the film. Definitely a film to watch again...and indulge in the beautiful Californian landscape as well.
what I disliked: nothing major. Only Mark Ruffalos voice which sounds a bit like a godfather parody. And that in the last scene Laser is not wearing a seatbelt...



verdict: A wonderful film if you are after some brilliant acting and a simple but touching story that everyone can relate to in one way or another. Not sure why it is labelled as "comedy" though.

3 comments:

  1. Mir hat der Film auch gefallen. Fand Mark Ruffalo aber irgendwie schlecht besetzt für die Rolle. Er ist mir einfach zu weichgespült...

    LG

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  2. This might be worth to watch.

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