BLU-RAY RELEASE OF THE WEEK

One of the best movies of the year. Lisa Cholodenko directed and wrote (along with Stuart Blumberg) this wonderful, and most importantly honest tale of what married life actually seems to be like. Annette Bening and Julianne Moore are Nic and Jules, a lesbian couple living in California. Years earlier they each gave birth using the identical sperm donor, resulting in Joni (Mia Wasikowska) and Laser (Josh Hutcherson).

When Joni turns eighteen she is convinced by Laser to find out the identity of their biological father. That man is Paul (Mark Ruffalo), an bohemian entrepreneur who quickly earns the adulation of "his" two kids and Jules. This comes to the chagrin of Nic, who is the more successful and uptight of the two parents.

Kids tackles love, union, family values; all set up by remarkable performances across the board. Bening should see her name on the final five for best actress at the Academy Awards in February. Moore could sneak in there as well. Gay or straight, Kids showcases a very real portrayal of a home; one filled with laughs, tears, mistakes and indulgence, but a home regardless. This is a must-see.