The Kids Are All Right

The Kids Are All Right” stars Annette Bening, Julianna Moore, Mia Wasikowska, Josh Hutcherson and Mark Ruffalo in this beautifully told story of a same sex marriage, their kids and those who come into their lives. Written by Lisa Cholodenko and Stuart Blumberg and directed by Ms. Cholodenko, this is a film well worth seeing as it investigates and examines parental and partnership issues as they apply to every couple, regardless of gender or origin. Wonderfully acted by all of its stars and directed with warmth, compassion and sensitivity, the movie touches many emotions but never uncomfortably and, for that reason, the co-writers and director deserve kudos and credits. I give this film 3 and ½ stars with a strong recommendation to see it and to enjoy it. It tells us quite simply and yet quite eloquently that love, children and family are universal relationships and exist well beyond the labels society may give to some of its members.