The Descendants(2011)- User Reviews

I really looked forward to this movie. But it had such a week story line and you can summarize the entire movie in two sentences. The acting and the scenery however were first class.more»

If you like sad movies, see "The Descendents." The beginning of the movie was fast acting, humorous, and exciting. It took on a somber tone the further into the story. The photography changed from bright colors to drab colors. Each character …more»

...starts out slow and ends slow. Same as all his other movies - a bit boring and depressing. Don't know what all the hype is for "oscar worthy" because this movie was just OK. If you're going to nominate Clooney, why not nominate …more»

So slow.....do young girls really talk to their parents with that kind of foul mouth????? Story waS SLOW AND WHEN THEY didn't have a good story line then they did their post card shots. Very boringmore»

Billed as a comedy/drama, but there is nothing funny about this movie. I found it to be depressing and mostly boring from start to finish. However, the acting was exceptional. Clooney especially was effective with the emotions and messages he conveyed …more»

Best movie of the year. Really funny without any attempt at humor, just from these poignant situations the characters get in. Great, great movie.more»

I hoped for a decent movie because of George Clooney. Instead, it was uncomfortable, awkward, and depressing. We left before it ended.more»

Didn't think it it was going to be that good, but was I wrong. It was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time.George Clooney was very good.more»

Took a chance as wife saw first and said movie was gloomy and depressing. We usually go to movies to be entertained, to feel good when we leave the movie, to leave behind the real world and escape from reality for a short while. This movie is REAL, it …more»

Seems they really could have done something with this plot but none of the characters developed into anyone I cared about.
During the scene where the father (Clooney) is telling his daughters about their mothers fate someone down the row from us began …more»