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The Kids Are All Right
The Kids Are All Right is a perfect example of a film I would secretly love to make, if I ended up making films for either the Disney or Lifetime channel. I don't mean that as an insult, either. The Kids Are All Right is a film with a lot of heart with rather tender moments full of authenticity. The film, as a whole, however, feels too much like a sitcom or soap opera. The episodic structure becomes predictable and feels more like a conventional family film rather than anything more.
The film features terrific performances by all characters, including Annette Bening. Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo are also entertaining with their characters. I was also surprised by Mia Wasikowska, who plays the role of an innocent teenager on the cusp of adulthood very believably. The film is problematic because of its structure and conventionality, and leaves you wondering why the moments of pure sincerity couldn't be emphasized more deeply. I was touched by moments of The Kids Are All Right, but felt wanting more of the authenticity it presented itself in certain key moments.
The Kids Are All Right
The Kids Are All Right is a perfect example of a film I would secretly love to make, if I ended up making films for either the Disney or Lifetime channel. I don't mean that as an insult, either. The Kids Are All Right is a film with a lot of heart with rather tender moments full of authenticity. The film, as a whole, however, feels too much like a sitcom or soap opera. The episodic structure becomes predictable and feels more like a conventional family film rather than anything more.
The film features terrific performances by all characters, including Annette Bening. Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo are also entertaining with their characters. I was also surprised by Mia Wasikowska, who plays the role of an innocent teenager on the cusp of adulthood very believably. The film is problematic because of its structure and conventionality, and leaves you wondering why the moments of pure sincerity couldn't be emphasized more deeply. I was touched by moments of The Kids Are All Right, but felt wanting more of the authenticity it presented itself in certain key moments.
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