"before i sputter out" the Eels bring back some good memories with that tune. A good memory however, not like today, where i had two teeth filled in and the right side of my face numb...i felt like i had the biggest hairlip.. thats not an insult, i just imagined if i had a hairlip thats what it would feel like. I like my smile better now though so it was worth it.
I watched "The Kids Are Alright" and i need to share a few things. One: a remarkable and honest film...i fell in love with all three main characters. I can see why Annette Benning was being buzzed about for best actress, but what the snub on Julianne Moore? her character was devestatingly beautiful in this not so uncommon concept of reality and fantasy. Her pain was painful and her tears were wet...i felt them myself...i got choked up and anxious during the Benning's acknowledgement of betrayal and unfaithfulness. I was white knuckled when Moore and Ruffalo had to bring forth the truth on this dirty little secret, and i was touched when it was later seen that Moore was simply confused, hurt and submissive. I know what Benning's character was feeling, i've felt that way before. not in the same "exact" situation, but in my own unique way. I knew what was coming before it happened, because i've been Annette Benning and i've been Julianne Moore and once, Mark Ruffalo's character. It was ugly but beautiful at the same time. The movie it's self was like a appetizer sampler.. a little bit of everything. (and i've always wondered what Ruffalo looked like naked, now i kinda know ;) If you haven't seen this gem, i recommend it. Only if you can handle the truth delivered by an average lesbian couple with communication difficulties and partner equality. I even cried...and i never touched on the two kids in the movie.. their characters? have a lot to be proud of.
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I completely agree with the acting aspect of the film. I think all parties did extremely well. There was never one moment that felt forced or fake. The three of them and the kids as well owned the parts.
ReplyDeleteThat being said I thought movie was kind of boring and at the end I was disappointed with how Mark Ruffalo's character ended up. He was just creepy to me. The movie to me seemed to be all over the place. If not for the actors I wouldn't have been able to finish it. I was really disappointed too because I was really looking forward to seeing the movie.
well i give you the Ruffalo character concern..his free spirit was sort of driven into the ground and just when you thought it was about him being new to this "parental" thing, he does turn out to be a creepy, home wrecker. i followed the movie from it's bouncing around, only because i felt like certain aspects were meant for certain characters...certain focuses. i'm not sure i would agree it was boring, i couldn't stop watching it but i find intrigue in others misfortunes and misery and i knew that was going to happen. does that make me weird? lol.
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