The Kids Are All Right

It turns out that the Kids are All Right, is in fact not so much about the kids, but instead whether the adults are alright. Of course the title also works off the fact that the kids are always right/correct which compared to how the adults act, is most definitely true. The kids, Joni (played by Canberra’s own Mia Wasikowska) and Laser (played by a grown and beefed up Josh Hutcherson) have a lesbian couple for mums; Nic and Jules, played incredibly well by Annette Bening and Julianne Moore respectively. The children are half siblings; same sperm donor father, different mothers.
The drama begins when the kids secretly decide to find out who their father is, who so happens to be hippy, organic restaurant owner, Paul, played by Mark Ruffalo. Naturally the mums find out and the family begins to adapt to a possible new family member. The dynamics of Nic and Jules' relationship are tested, as the alpha leader, Nic, feels threatened by this new male figure.
The film has some really touching moments, and is superbly acted by the entire cast. This one specific dinner scene is incredibly amazing with the gifted Annette Bening's simple internal reaction to a new found revelation; expect an Oscar nomination for her performance.
A very enjoyable indie family drama, which plays on the credibly side, without having to resort to a trashy over the top plot, instead creating a heart warming depiction of a very unique family setup.