Why is it that pauls the only character who does not deserve forgiveness? His only crime was wanting to have a relationship with those kids he seemed like a decent guy and probably got caught up in the idea of having a family and fell for Jules who, was in a relationship with a controlling mean alcoholic. By the end Nic comes out looking like the victim which was the most unbelievable plot twist ever.

I know I'm late to the party here but I finally got round to watching this witty, sensitive film and I was not disappointed. Nuanced performances, smart dialogue, a gorgeous setting, it was such an enjoyable watch. I love to see the lesbian relationship (in all its many guises) on screen - more please!

In Los Angeles, the lesbians Jules (Julianne Moore) and Nicole "Nic" (Annette Bening) are mothers of the eighteen year-old Joni Mitchell (Mia Wasikowska) and fifteen year-old Laser (Josh Hutcherson) that have been conceived by the same sperm donor for the artificial insemination. Nic is a doctor; Jules is a housewife graduated in architecture and has just started a gardening business but she is not supported by Nic and has no clients; Joni has joined the college; and Laser is in high-school. Out of the blue, Joni decides to seek out her biological father and she finds Paul (Mark Ruffalo), who is a businessman with a restaurant and a nontrangenic plantation. After the first encounter, they invite Paul to have dinner with their family and Paul hires Jules to transform his back garden. Paul gets close to Joni and Laser and has a love affair with Jules. He falls in love for her, but Jules still loves Nic. Meanwhile Nic feels that she is losing her authority with the children and is jealous of Paul. How will this triangle of love end?"The Kids Are All Righta" is an original dramatic comedy (or comic drama) about an unconventional family that is deeply affected when the sperm donor is brought to them. The conclusion is realistic and without any concessions. The eternal beauty of Julianne Moore is another attraction of this little film. My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): "Minhas Mães e Meu Pai" ("My Mothers and My Father")

The Kids Are All Right (2010): Dir: Lisa Cholodenko / Cast: Julianne Moore, Annette Bening, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Hutcherson, Mia Wasikowska: Dramatic comedy about dealing with issues regarding family and origins. Annette Bening and Julianne Moore play a lesbian couple who have a son and daughter due to a sperm donor. When they get in touch with him it creates expected problems. Bening and Moore are a terrific combination but their reactions to the donor are predictable. Their contrast with Ruffalo is opposites in terms of their reactions to him. Bening struggles to accept him and Moore ends up sleeping with him. This also creates tension between Bening and her children whom view her as being too strict. Moore assists Mark Ruffalo in his backyard seeing that she has an eye for vegetation. Mark Ruffalo plays the donor who works with organic foods. He claims no regrets to being a sperm donor but must accept the rejection he will eventually face. Mia Wasikowska and Josh Hutcherson play the teen children with issues of their own. Wasikowska is forbidden to ride on a motorcycle while Hutcherson must confront his best friend with regards to his reckless behaviour and blatant disrespect for people and property. Both are willing to accept their donor father until complications set in. Dealing with the fact that their guardians are lesbian creates an element of differentiation amongst peers. Observant edge by director Lisa Cholodenko with fine photography payoff a message regarding family dysfunctions and pulling through. Score: 8 / 10