The Descendants(2011)- User Reviews

I guess having a Hawaiian accent is not that easy but this movie did not even make an attempt. It seemed like Clooney and his Hollywood team went to Hawaii to make a depressing dull movie. I was surprised to find it so depressing given the trailers. …more»

I read the book, and thought it was great. I went to the movie expecting something very good--and instead watched a very depressing story. I'll admit that Clooney and the young girl who played his daughter did a great job of acting, but I was turned …more»

Such a well-acted film about life. Just happens, lucky for us, to take place in beautiful Hawaii. Wonderful Hawaiian music adds to this great movie.more»

An interesting, engaging script. Clooney and the young girls do a get job of acting. Several plot twists, I didn't see coming. Wish they didn't drag down the movie by having the girls use so much foul language. The impact could have been the …more»

I don't understand why so many people liked this film. I thought George Clooney was miscast (much as I love him!) and that absolutely nothing interesting happened in this movie. I don't think the teenage actress was interesting in the least …more»

I feel this will go down as a truly great movie. I saw no flaws in the story, scenery, acting, and direction. At times hilarious(dark) and sad , i feel this will be nominated in any categories. Alexander
Payne is a great director and Hawaii is like a …more»

I thought George Clooney's acting was pretty good, But not necessarily "Oscar worthy". I find that George Clooney always seems to play "George Clooney", and nothing ever very interesting or over the top. Perhaps he doesn't …more»

Everything about this film is like a cheap made for TV movie. It feels cheap. I understand that it is a chick flick. I actually like a lot of chick flicks. This is not a good chick flick.

It is really a mediocre story with cussing. Payne has done …more»

This movie was hard for me to like. The depressing storyline tried to have heart, but something was lacking, there was very litle likable about any of the characters except for George Clooney's character.more»

Having lived in Honolulu for 10 years, it was great to see this movie, which felt like a story that could have happened a few doors down the street, to people who hung out with us. George Clooney was superb, as was the directing, editing, and the wonderful …more»