SELECTED PRESS
Chicago Tribune
“Four Stars. My favorite American film of the year so far. A triumph.”
- Michael Phillips
‘The Kids Are All Right’ offers – finally – a wonderful film for grown-ups
– July 8, 2010
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
The New York Times
“Outrageously funny. The best comedy about an American family since …Since what? Precedents and grounds for comparison seem to be lacking, so I may have to let the superlative stand unqualified for now. So canny in its insights and so agile in its negotiation of complex emotions that it deserves to stand on its own. The performances are all close to perfect.”
- A.O. Scott
Meet the Sperm Donor: Modern Family Ties – July 8, 2010
THE NEW YORK TIMES
USA Today
“Highly entertaining. Everything about this film rings true. This gem features five topnotch, multidimensional performances in one of this summer’s most engaging films. Annette Bening gives an Oscar-caliber performance. Julianne Moore is excellent. Mark Ruffalo shows his depth in a pitch-perfect performance.”
- Claudia Puig
Warm ‘Kids Are All Right’ approaches perfection – July 10, 2010
USA TODAY
The Seattle Times
“Four Stars. Wonderful. The acting in this film is so good, across the board, that it doesn’t feel like acting.”
- Moira MacDonald
‘The Kids Are All Right’: Acting highlights dramedy about gay couple’s family – July 15th, 2010
THE SEATTLE TIMES
Entertainment Weekly
“Grade A. Funny, smart, and sexy. Irresistible. This pitch perfect movie charms audiences into a state of enlightenment. Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo at the top of their games.”
– Lisa Schwarzbaum
The Kids Are All Right Review – August 4, 2010
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
New York Magazine
“So rich, so hilarious. Writer/Director Lisa Cholodenko is a true comic dramatist. She bombards us with every weapon in her arsenal.”
- David Edelstein
The New Normal – July 4, 2010
NEW YORK MAGAZINE
The Los Angeles Times
“Funny, smart and overflowing with love. Thoroughly entertaining. Between peerless performances, lyrical direction and an adventurous script, this is the sort of pleasingly grown-up fare all too rare.”
- Betsy Sharkey
The Kids Are All Right Review – July 8, 2010
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Boston Herald
“Grade: A. A remarkable cast. Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo exude high-voltage chemistry. Julianne Moore is transcendent. She and Bening may be the year’s smartest and funniest screen couple.”
- James Verniere
The Kids Are All Right Review – July 8, 2010
BOSTON HERALD
New York Daily News
“Five Stars! A movie for everyone. It’s such a pleasure to watch actors and filmmakers working at the very top of their game.”
- Elizabeth Weitzman
The Kids Are All Right Review – July 8, 2010
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Salon
“A generous and hilarious comedy. It’s so real, so sexy, so honest and so truly funny. Watching two of our finest actresses is a rare privilege. ‘The Kids Are All Right’ ranks with the most compelling portraits of an American marriage in film history.”
- Andrew O’Hehir
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- January 26, 2010
SALON