The Descendants(2011)- User Reviews

This movie is extremely well-written, acted and directed. The details and realities of life in Hawaii are absolutely spot on. The family dynamics are also nuanced and believable. Alexander Payne has done it again. George Cooney and the actresses who play …more»

I saw this movie because I love Payne's movies. I thought it was going to be funnier but it was very sad. I'm sure you know the jest of the plot. The stand out actors for me was Sid, the slacker friend who helps the whole family really in their …more»

Movie was at best good. I almost fell asleep at times as the pace of the movie dragged at times. But story was interesting and acting was excellent. Too much profanity for my taste in this kind of movie but maybe that was to get the R rating. My wife …more»

Maybe it's just me but what is entertaining about a man dealing with his comatose wife that cheated on him and leaves two girls that Dad didn't know because he was a workaholic? I didn't sense any sorrow or remorse from this movie. All you …more»

I really can't understand how George Clooney got an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for this role. It is mediocre at best!!!!! Shailene Woodley was excellent. I think the whole movie itself was just good, nothing to write home about. I expected …more»

This movie wasn't terrible, but it definitely was not good. It was very slow and hard to sit through .... and way too long!! The plot was lacking and it just was not a good movie. This was not Clooney's best acting job by far. It's definitely …more»

2 Hours I'll never get back. This is a depressing, lame and boring movie. Clooney stinks! Story line stinks! Acting stinks! As bas as Marie Antoinette! Don't waste your time. Flippin Hollywood critics owe me $30 for wasting my money. I can't …more»

Saw this some time ago. It was a slow, depressing, good look at a dysfunctional family. Too many scenes of the Mother in a coma. Seemed like a typical male move to prioritize finding out who she was having an affair with. Who cares she's dying, concentrate …more»

This was a struggle to watch from beginning to end... Wrap up all of the negative and depressing moments one can have in a lifetime and you're watching this plotless movie!

I should learn my lesson not to spend my hard earned money and any movie …more»

There are a lot of negative reviews on here, but I thought the movie was very good. Real life, or at least my real life, features strained relationships, difficult decisions, and moral ambiguity. We struggle through and do the best we can. Decisions …more»