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The Descendants

The Descendants

2011
Comedy, Drama
1h 55m
A land baron tries to re-connect with his two daughters after his wife suffers a boating accident. (imdb)

Directed by:

Alexander Payne

Screenwriter:

Nat Faxon, Alexander Payne, Jim Rash

Starring:

Judy Greer, George Clooney, Robert Forster, Matthew Lillard, Beau Bridges, Michael Ontkean, Rob Huebel, Mary Birdsong, Matt Corboy, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause

Genres:

Comedy, Drama

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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The Descendants

2011
Comedy, Drama
1h 55m
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kasperlKasperL
Rated 15 Sep 2011
85
94th
Reminded me how much I like voice-over narration. Like 'Sideways', it blends seriousness and hilarity beautifully, the humour terrifically underplayed, deriving partly from the precise delivery. I'm happy to see Greer and Forster, both excellent, in roles like these and it's probably Clooney's best performance to date. Newcomer Woodley holds her own. Payne has a way with actors, that we know, and what more proof do you need than his succeeding in taming the ham of nature that is Matthew Lillard?
Rated 15 Sep 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 23 Jan 2012
6
52nd
With all the awards buzz, I can't help but put this in the same boat as The Artist. While Payne's film had a lot more drama going for it, by the end, It never really hit me. There are some great performances as well as scenes (Clooney yelling at his comatosed wife, the moment it peaked for me) yet it just jogs around at its own pace and I just felt like shrugging my shoulders as it ended. Overall, I didn't find it memorable, insightful or all that engaging.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
bunkenBunken
Rated 19 Jan 2012
70
71st
Great acting all way around. That's probably what Payne does best! Storywise I thought the whole wrapping of the important (dealing with the mother dying) in the descendants story was amusing but a bit misplaced. Clooney does great but Oscar worthy? No. Shailene Woodley is a revelation and we'll definately see more of her. The Descendants is one of those films you'll treasure while you're watching it, but afterwards you won't give it much thought...
Rated 19 Jan 2012
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 30 Jan 2012
81
86th
If it suffers from anything it's only that this movies sometimes languid style & pacing can be a little grating. Beyond that there is just so much to enjoy that that minor quibble can be ignored. An Alexander Payne movie is quickly becoming a synonym for quality, & his ability to make dramady that doesn't rely on overly melodramatic cliche is a rare thing indeed. Clooney is very good, his support cast supurb & while some of the award hype is a little over-the-top, this is undeniably excellent.
Rated 30 Jan 2012
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 26 Feb 2012
85
76th
The Universe works in mysterious ways; tragedy really can bring a family together. There are a number of cliches about claiming responsibility and not taking things for granted, but it's presented pragmatically. Clooney is great, equally impressive is Woodley as his eldest daughter. They both undergo subtle, yet dynamic growth as they learn their strength as a team. A good mix of comedy and serious situations lead up to a serviceable ending, enhanced by a touching and poignant final shot.
Rated 26 Feb 2012
langelundLangelund
Rated 21 Feb 2012
60
47th
Sadly not much to see here - besides from Clooney and dozens of ugly flowered shirts
Rated 21 Feb 2012
prophet92Prophet92
Rated 23 Jan 2012
93
92nd
A beautifully complicated, messy movie that reflects the beautiful, complicated mess that is life. Where most dramedies with this premise would use sappiness and melodrama to tug at heartstrings this movie pulls it off with quiet sincerity and the ability to honestly confront the fact that the darkest moments of our lives rarely lead to the perfectly scripted reconciliations that we want. The script is great, the acting is superb, its an all around great movie.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 17 Jan 2012
8
82nd
Alexander Payne with yet another hit, can any current director blend comedy and drama as well as him? Clooney is once again enjoyable in the lead and the supporting cast isn't too bad either. Doesn't feel like a best picture winner but it's an easy enough movie to watch and enjoy. And my god is Shailene Woodley sexy or what?
Rated 17 Jan 2012
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 26 Dec 2011
95
93rd
The Descendants has some hard-hitting emotional moments, but a great amount of laughs too. The cast is pretty much great. Clooney gives one of his best performances. Shailene Woodley shines in her breakout role. People like Robert Forster and Judy Greer have smaller parts but are pretty good in them. I was awfully pleased with this film and it's atmosphere and humor and emotion. Why is everybody bitching about the narration? I barely noticed it.
Rated 26 Dec 2011
snazzSnazz
Rated 05 Jun 2012
90
96th
Tremendous! Though, not exactly alike, I recognized a lot of Payne's elements of style and humor from Sideways, and as I remember it, Descendants is even better. Absolutely one of Clooney's best films and one of his best performances. Kudos
Rated 05 Jun 2012
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 05 Mar 2012
69
47th
While it never actively feels cliché, its well-worn story is ultimately its most prominent weakness, in that it's forgotten about quickly, disappearing into a stew of memories of similar films. The humor is hit-or-miss; the music nice but out of place; the acting more consistent. The climax is emotionally fulfilling, but all the meandering to get there is a bit tiring.
Rated 05 Mar 2012
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 01 Feb 2012
85
89th
Payne and Clooney elevate what seemed like an overdone premise into a meaningful, heartfelt, and wonderfully balanced comedic drama that never devolves into melodramatic schlock.
Rated 01 Feb 2012
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 30 Jan 2012
75
65th
The Descendants is a genuine drama which initially didn't pull me in entirely, but once I got an idea of what was under the film's surface I really liked. Payne is one of the most engaging writer-directors working today - while his films are rarely the most complex, he always seems himself to understand them completely, and know exactly what needs to be done. Clooney is great, Woodley is even better.
Rated 30 Jan 2012
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 30 Jan 2012
81
77th
Alexander Payne gets it. He continually throws life up on a screen without being melodramatic or using silly cliches. We are touched, we laugh and we do these things while being thoroughly engaged. Just a great, great screenplay. Clooney is solid, but it is Woodley that amazes here.
Rated 30 Jan 2012
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 27 Nov 2011
72
64th
A very subtle and well-acted film which sometimes gets lost in its own slow, calculated realism.
Rated 27 Nov 2011
ytadelYtadel
Rated 25 Nov 2011
7
84th
Another fine dramedy from the reliable Alexander Payne. Perfectly calibrated performances from both George Clooney and Shailene Woodley as his daughter (which makes it a shame that she spends most of her time trapped on the worst show on television, Secret Life of the American Teenager). I had to dock it a few points for certain aspects of the ending being highly predictable, but it's still an easy recommendation.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 23 Mar 2020
60
16th
Dysfunctional family/movie.
Rated 23 Mar 2020
calabriaCalabria
Rated 29 Jun 2017
79
51st
life problems minus financial problems
Rated 29 Jun 2017
djrossdjross
Rated 13 Jul 2014
55
53rd
Mostly well-written and well-made, but just a bit more conventional and pre-programmed than, perhaps, the filmmakers imagined. Or maybe they knew exactly what they were doing. Starts out by calling for a more realistic attitude to Hawaiian life, but not sure that's what was delivered. It would no doubt be an unfair simplification to say the moral was that revenge beats money. Some of the intergenerational stuff was definitely handled better than usual.
Rated 13 Jul 2014
caimancaiman
Rated 30 Dec 2013
72
42nd
Thoughtful and well written. Clooney is great as usual, and there are some touching scenes. But overall the movie didn't stick with me for some reason. It's only been about four months since I watched it and I actually had to read a plot synopsis to remember what happened. Whether this speaks more about me than the film itself is up for debate, but I know that most good movies are memorable to me in some way, and this one just wasn't.
Rated 30 Dec 2013
tjlmovfrks23TjlMovFrks23
Rated 18 Aug 2013
90
82nd
A warm heartfelt comedy that is both funny and emotional. on the surface,its about family and how to dealt with in unexpected circumstance. its not complex,in fact it was simple and very subtle.The pace was just right,it was never too fast or too slow for us to slowly absorb into these character issue especially for Clooney character.nonetheless,the family drama is genuinely real and heartwarming without being over the top. "The Descendants" is just a modest contemporary movie with honesty.
Rated 18 Aug 2013
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 01 Aug 2012
78
78th
Did the hard parts and fucked up the easy parts. Established a story and characters I cared about. Then dicked around and ended.
Rated 01 Aug 2012
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 24 Jul 2012
70
50th
I almost bailed on this movie. The narration was fucking atrocious, and it was tonally all wrong. Huge emotional scene, followed by a funny running scene with funny music, followed by another huge emotional scene. Blessedly, this all faded away 30 minutes or so into the film. After that it's a fair/good family drama, but nothing more. Naturally I don't understand the Academy Awards thing, but who does?
Rated 24 Jul 2012
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 28 Jun 2012
80
77th
Shailene WOODley
Rated 28 Jun 2012
dst7175dst7175
Rated 12 Apr 2012
70
63rd
For a comedy I don't remember laughing once.
Rated 12 Apr 2012
bharathbharath
Rated 11 Apr 2012
75
73rd
This movie is probably not the movie of the year but definitely a very good comedy drama. The story is strong and makes one smile at different instances of the movie. The only problem in the movie being the disconnect between the main plot of Matt King (Clooney) becoming the father he should have been and him dealing with his wife's infidelity and the plot about the pristine land that he is the trustee off. Acting by all is good especially Shailene Woodley. Good movie to watch.
Rated 11 Apr 2012
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 04 Apr 2012
90
63rd
Funny, great acting, and show life for everyone, The Descendants is a well paced family drama.
Rated 04 Apr 2012
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 17 Mar 2012
71
84th
While it doesn't feel like a best picture, it is definitely engaging, thanks mostly to a good performance from Clooney and a great one from Woodley.
Rated 17 Mar 2012
tavingtonTavington
Rated 07 Mar 2012
3
68th
Gripping story with great acting by all leads. I got a bit bored by too much landscape shots. Also thumbs up for music, which made quite nice ambient.
Rated 07 Mar 2012
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 04 Mar 2012
75
81st
a really good take on what life really is about, and how sometimes there's still things to gain from tragedy. everyone who ever lost a dear person will be able to relate, but it's still light hearted enough not to let you revel in sadness. last but not least, clooney shows once again that he is a highly underrated character actor.
Rated 04 Mar 2012
worstcasesceworstcasesce
Rated 24 Feb 2012
1
0th
Rock solid. Nothing really bad, nothing really spectacular. Honestly I can't say it's worth the time but it's not a waste either. It's just... there. Score is not a grade.
Rated 24 Feb 2012
friendo55friendo55
Rated 24 Feb 2012
85
66th
Some very good acting on display here, including Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Judy Greer. I know the point of Sid's character in the film but I still couldn't help being completely irritated whenever he's on screen. I can't quite put my finger on what bothered me about the movie as a whole, but the balance between comedy and drama just didn't work. That breezy ukelele soundtrack and the constant slow fade-ins just gave me a bad vibe overall, taking me right out of the movie.
Rated 24 Feb 2012
damildamil
Rated 13 Feb 2012
85
95th
I loved it. George Clooney gives a really great, understated performance. It was also cool to see Matthew Lillard - I feel like I haven't seen that guy in anything for ages. I liked how the movie could be both really funny and quite sad. Payne has a knack for presenting a very realistic-feeling film, full of the quirks and eccentricities of real life. I also really liked the way it portrayed Hawaii. Great film.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 12 Feb 2012
8
78th
It's amazing how much I came to care about the characters that inhabit Payne's world; Therein lies his great talent - in subtly establishing these real-life situations about a group of seemingly uninteresting people whose issues and the way they cope with them always feel grounded in honesty. Worth a watch if you enjoyed his previous films.
Rated 12 Feb 2012
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 11 Feb 2012
94
88th
Having seen this picture I know completely understand why it keeps generating all the buzz. A very real film, the story is engaging, true to life and extremely heartfelt. Written by Nat Faxon, Alexander Payne and Jim Rash, The Descendants is all about family and friends and having to come together in times of need. George Clooney and Shailene Woodley have a very good father-daughter chemistry and the rest of the supporting cast keeps it grounded.
Rated 11 Feb 2012
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 06 Feb 2012
15
7th
A melodrama of zero originality and infinite cheesiness. Clooney is more awful than ever before. But Shailene Woodley is hot and I was stunned by how Beau Bridges, at 70, doesn't look a day over 40.
Rated 06 Feb 2012
evolutionEvolution
Rated 05 Feb 2012
45
18th
About as boring as they come. Forgettable characters with forgettable interactions about who gives a rats ass. Clooney has got to be one of the most overrated actors in Hollywood.
Rated 05 Feb 2012
bofbof
Rated 02 Feb 2012
80
83rd
The Descendants is everything you want in an Oscar winner, and probably everything fans of Sideways wanted: very well-acted, nicely shot, with a beautiful setting that doesn't get too overworked, a heartpinching story, a dark sense of humour, children and parents behaving badly, a tearjerking conclusion, and utterly and completely predictable all the way. Liked it. Couldn't possibly love it.
Rated 02 Feb 2012
bownBown
Rated 28 Jan 2012
85
75th
I'm basically a sucker for a really good dramedy, and this is one of the best in some time. Every so often a little on-the-nose with the narration, but the screenplay does an incredible job at getting you invested in the lives of the characters. Clooney is playing the best role of his career, with Woodley and Forster other highlights. Payne, as usual, finds the perfect tone and balance between the two elements of the film. One of the best of the year, and my personal pick for Best Picture.
Rated 28 Jan 2012
rossRoss
Rated 26 Jan 2012
75
78th
The family drama is great with superb acting all the way through. However the subplot with the land sale seems forced and misplaced.
Rated 26 Jan 2012
mspraguemsprague
Rated 23 Jan 2012
85
91st
Well done. The actual film is better than the summary suggests and there are surprises. Worth viewing. A worthy film for an award.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 23 Jan 2012
88
82nd
Clooneys best performance yet. If Seth Gecko is still somewhere inside of Clooney, he hides him well. Clooneys portrayal of the absent father who stuggles to understand and re-connect with his daughters is oscar worthy. Woodleys talent is beyond obvious and she's never outshined by Clooney. She's surely destined for more than TV. A diamond in the rough. Krause, Forster, Greer and Lillard all deserve a mentioning too. All this to the soundtrack of Hawaii and you have a decent movie.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
superargoSuperargo
Rated 18 Jan 2012
87
90th
Remarkably easy to watch. Initially, it doesn't seem like much, but it has a terrific way of sticking with you afterwards. Clooney and Woodley are great, and Payne takes care to allow his film to breathe--virtually every supporting player's given an opportunity to stand out, and the numerous sidetracks and diversions are what help make the flick meaningful. It begins as a soapy tragedy about a family in crisis, but ends as a highly likable slice-of-life dramedy.
Rated 18 Jan 2012
dougiedDougieD
Rated 17 Jan 2012
80
54th
A good, not great drama with an understated performance by George Clooney and a brilliant debut performance from Shailene Woodley. Really slow going in the first half, but I got into it more as it progressed. Much like Alexander Payne's previous film that won awards (Sideways), I respect it but I don't understand the awards and rave reviews.
Rated 17 Jan 2012
frnk23frnk23
Rated 17 Jan 2012
80
94th
the cut to the cloud near the end did not sit well with me otherwise a good watch
Rated 17 Jan 2012
schnofelschnofel
Rated 16 Jan 2012
63
58th
Clooney gets some unexpected moments out of this rote material, but the eponymous subplot about the Hawaiian heritage is too convenient in its assumptions. One might mistake the film for a mature work simply because it's so lethargic and lulling.
Rated 16 Jan 2012
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 27 Dec 2011
83
69th
Payne avoids any contrived sentimentality in this often moving portrait of a father forced 2 deal w/ some of life's biggest issues. Like life, he avoids ascribing any real meaning 2 tragedy, but takes solace in the oldest maxims about the importance of family. The ending might carry more impact if it didn't feel so neat. It's hard 2 avoid thinking that if not 4 his wealth, Clooney's character's ineffectualness as a parent would leave things 4 this family far less pleasant than they r.
Rated 27 Dec 2011
walkaboutwalkabout
Rated 18 Dec 2011
70
69th
Simple and very well made.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
3names3Names
Rated 09 Dec 2011
79
36th
Why am I only lukewarm about this film??? (...Although, Shailene Woodley definitely gets Kudos from me!) ...I seriously don't understand why this film is getting Awards attention! ...I'd rather see TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, again!
Rated 09 Dec 2011
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 01 Dec 2011
93
93rd
I think Clooney might be at his best in comedic roles. His desperate flailing about is as hilarious as it is heartbreaking, a balance that Alexander Payne often nails. Shailene Woodley also delivers a particularly strong performance.
Rated 01 Dec 2011
mbcockerhammbcockerham
Rated 27 Nov 2011
70
0th
Clooney has received great reviews, but the actress who played the older daughter stole the show. Enjoyed it, but expected more, given the raves I've read. Bring tissues...
Rated 27 Nov 2011
stewballStewball
Rated 25 Nov 2011
80
80th
Excellent dramedy but a little flat at the end. The trip was worth it though. I agree with Kasper about the voice over. It got a bad rap for some reason but it's a great tool. Yeah it has a slight liberal (Clooney) message but the solution which was hard to argue with was an individual one. The elevation of Sid was a nice turn.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 07 Mar 2024
78
66th
As usual with Payne, this is a very well made story with interesting, multi-faceted characters and a plot that feels fairly fresh even when it is on familiar ground. Hawaii is a great setting for this, and the score really works well with the setting and everything else to make the film work very well.
Rated 07 Mar 2024
enigmazweb24enigmazweb24
Rated 25 Nov 2023
92
61st
It's subtle cynicism is well-balanced by its silver lining themes of forgiveness and moving on from grief.
Rated 25 Nov 2023
sfgse83rf3sfgse83rf3
Rated 23 Feb 2023
3
64th
A decent film, with glimpses of what could have been an interesting character drama. Sadly the script refuses to be anything other than generic, and if you have ever seen even a half-decent drama about parenthood, loss, and marriage, then you'll experience nothing new in The Descendants.
Rated 23 Feb 2023
sproostsproost
Rated 11 Dec 2021
80
87th
Rewatch after 10 years. Apparently aging helped bc I like it so much better. The gentle music works wonderfully and I loved the character Sid. I've never seen GC act this well, but verbally and nonverbally he's selling ever scene. In places it's borderline arthouse cutesy but the nuanced look is what won me over.
Rated 11 Dec 2021
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 08 Aug 2021
8
74th
A family drama about a guy whose estranged wife goes into a coma, and he spends time making things right with his daughters and his in-laws. Not a bad script, and some good good acting. Plus there's some neat Hawaiian scenes, and while the characters aren't always likeable, they always seem very real. It's written by someone who has been in Hawaii, learned it, sopped up its mess. It's a pretty and bittersweet ode to Hawaii, the way Lost in Translation is a pretty and bittersweet ode to Japan.
Rated 08 Aug 2021
philamentalphilamental
Rated 12 May 2021
72
63rd
I'm not a massive fan of emotional dramas and tend to give them a wide berth as I prefer escapism in my choice of entertainment, but I gave this a go to see Clooney's performance and he and many others don't let anyone down. It's impossible to shoot in Hawaii and not end up looking like a tourism advert but it really is a beautiful setting and the indigenous soundtrack was a joy. The drama is hard hitting and mostly lands well though some scenes/arcs/characters were a little over/undercooked.
Rated 12 May 2021
stuie299stuie299
Rated 08 Feb 2021
75
45th
Takes a while to find its footing, but once it finally decides to develop some quieter character moments and family drama its actually kinda sweet. Clooney puts in a great performance, but I still can't help but think he's slightly miscast. Clooney is the type of person you cheat with, not cheat on. Though what the film really has going for it is the Hawaiian locations which are beautiful.
Rated 08 Feb 2021
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 14 Mar 2020
62
76th
Seen: 2.
Rated 14 Mar 2020
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 15 Feb 2020
55
24th
George Clooney being a loser will never not be watchable, but it can frequently be rather boring as demonstrated here. Robert Forster a treat to watch as always.
Rated 15 Feb 2020
burrrburrr
Rated 30 May 2018
85
70th
81.00+1+3 = 85.00.
Rated 30 May 2018
rottentRottenT
Rated 19 Mar 2018
89
72nd
Funny, moving, and beautifully acted, The Descendants captures the unpredictable messiness of life with eloquence and uncommon grace.
Rated 19 Mar 2018
timon88Timon88
Rated 01 Oct 2017
70
65th
It's heartwarming to see "twat" take its rightful place in the vocabulary of teenage girls. A more-thoughtful-than-one-might-expect flick about George Clooney dealing with being cuckolded by his comatose, dying twat wife. Shailene Woodley is great, and Judy Greer gets a good scene in the hospital. Sid (Nick Krause) is the BEST.
Rated 01 Oct 2017
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 16 Mar 2017
80
74th
Clooney schlubs up quite pleasingly, but the main strength of this is the quietly devastating story of how tragedy can bring a family together. Very good.
Rated 16 Mar 2017
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 26 Feb 2017
4
77th
Descendents handlar om familjerelationer, döden, sorg, otrohet och moral och lyckas ändå vara ganska "mysig". Någon gång blir den dock lite väl amerikansk, lite väl förutsägbar och lite väl nuttig. Skådespelarna gör ett bra jobb - också Clooney är bra om än lite av en träbock.Filmen berör om än på ett lite väl utstuderat sätt.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
shewasSheWas
Rated 19 Feb 2017
20
20th
Really not good.
Rated 19 Feb 2017
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 06 Feb 2017
60
20th
Remember when Alexander Payne made hilarious black comedies?
Rated 06 Feb 2017
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
66
26th
did not enjoy this as much as most
Rated 21 Nov 2016
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 16 Aug 2016
81
74th
This is a movie that clearly wears it's heart on its sleeve. Unexpectedly, I found the most interesting part of the movie to be the land deals. Everyone view Hawaii as paradise, which makes property there extremely valuable, which makes situations tenuous for those who call it home. That aside, performances are also strong all-around. Real showcase for George Clooney and Shailene "Stop Biting Your Lip" Woodley.
Rated 16 Aug 2016
anahitaAnahita
Rated 06 May 2016
5
13th
i had never seen a film with Clooney in it that is this awful!
Rated 06 May 2016
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 20 Apr 2016
75
39th
(...) Und George Clooney? Welche Essens sieht Alexander Payne in ihm? Ich denke, es ist vor allem Intelligenz. Nur wenige Schauspieler könnten uns wirklich überzeugen, die vorgeführten Probleme zu durchdringen. Clooney manifestiert sich für mich als der Darsteller, der das kann. Wir sehen ihn, wie er nachdenkt, wir teilen seine Überlegungen und am Ende finden wir die Lösung gemeinsam.
Rated 20 Apr 2016
juliekinnearjuliekinnear
Rated 01 Mar 2016
9
0th
If you were to describe a film about a husband and father dealing with his wife's impending death, chances are you wouldn't expect to use the words warm, funny and easy viewing. But that's exactly the hard-to-walk line Alexander Payne's The Descendants achieves.
Rated 01 Mar 2016
kw161484kw161484
Rated 10 Jan 2016
90
63rd
well acted, directed with a loving hand, its full of heart and an emotionally intelligent film.
Rated 10 Jan 2016
kokoskotekokoskote
Rated 07 Nov 2015
60
13th
Maybe I just don't like character-driven movies, but I didn't like this one. Sure, the wife had an accident that changed the family, and the husband (George Clooney) had to deal with the aftermath, but there wasn't anything compelling in the story. Plus, the kids were really annoying.
Rated 07 Nov 2015
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 20 Aug 2015
91
91st
Seen: 3x
Rated 20 Aug 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 05 Mar 2015
40
16th
I didn't get this one. I found the characters unengaging, and the story didn't connect with me in almost any way. I like George Clooney just fine in general, but this I've seen Alexander Payne do much better with similar types of movies.
Rated 05 Mar 2015
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 03 Mar 2015
80
89th
A movie that matches the pace of its Hawaiian setting, The Descendants is an emotionally powerful drama about a man and his family following the aftermath of of accident which leaves the woman of the household in a coma. It's got some funny dialogue, more than a few touching moments, a great locale in which to set a movie, and fantastic performances, particularly from George Clooney and Shailene Woodley.
Rated 03 Mar 2015
lazyotterlazyotter
Rated 26 Jan 2015
78
56th
pool scene is breatbreathtaking. movie is just fine but full of warming feels.
Rated 26 Jan 2015
tbwTBW
Rated 27 Dec 2014
75
83rd
I found this movie surprisingly good. Low key, honest performance from Clooney, and the first film I saw Shailene Woodley in. She was great, which I now know is to be expected.
Rated 27 Dec 2014
onewhoknocksOneWhoKnocks
Rated 27 Mar 2014
79
49th
A pretty well-made film if thought of as in a mainstream, feel-good-in-the-end genre. Nothing special if considered as art, however.
Rated 27 Mar 2014
patmanpatman
Rated 05 Mar 2014
87
97th
A really beautiful story, told in its own humane and heartbreaking way. It manages to capture a genuine sense of life's turmoil as their life is turned on its head after an accident to their mother and wife. The performances are remarkable and truly moving and manages to create a great blend of grace, growth and humor.
Rated 05 Mar 2014
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 03 Mar 2014
40
19th
ger; [The Descendants - Familie und andere Angelegenheiten]; nachdem seine frau einen unfall hatte und im koma liegt, muss der ehemann sich mehr um seine töchter kümmern - zusätzlich soll er im auftrag seiner familie ein stück land verkaufen.;
Rated 03 Mar 2014
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 02 Feb 2014
41
39th
A most un-American American film, dealing with European themes of place and the past. Clooney is just a tad stretched in the role here, but his support is quite strong from Greer, Forster, Bridges and especially Shailene Woodley. The pacing of the film is excellent, but the plot all too predictable.
Rated 02 Feb 2014
ar656ar656
Rated 30 Dec 2013
80
54th
Better than average.
Rated 30 Dec 2013
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 13 Nov 2013
70
56th
Clooney often comes across as smarmy or insincere in most roles he's in. This is the first role i've seen him in where he's shown that he can act in an understated way like a regular human being instead of just being George Clooney the actor playing a role. The story is weak but the unusual and charming setting of Hawaii is interesting The warm and witty relationship between Clooney and his on screen "kids" carries it. Payne seems to try and channel Richard Linklater at times.
Rated 13 Nov 2013
glm01glm01
Rated 02 Oct 2013
82
71st
82.00.
Rated 02 Oct 2013
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 14 Sep 2013
50
49th
This movie never really gets going. The story and writing is mostly blasé and sometimes boring. I found myself waiting throughout this movie for something more interesting to occur. Still there is a story here, but you'll have to be in the mood for a drama tragedy to enjoy it. I liked the majority of the acting, but the story was rarely interesting and there is almost no excitement to be found.
Rated 14 Sep 2013
topaz024topaz024
Rated 11 Jul 2013
85
81st
A really beautiful film about family, love, and forgiveness. Clooney's parting words to a loved one had me in tears with their beautiful, honest simplicity.
Rated 11 Jul 2013
mandymandy
Rated 05 Jun 2013
6
43rd
An interesting story and setting but having read the book I thought the characters especially the children and wife were toned down, to appeal more to a mainstream audience. Also because of all the award nominations I expected more.
Rated 05 Jun 2013
nick-hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 02 Jun 2013
80
77th
Fantastic film. I love watching George Clooney punch kids.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
cussotcussot
Rated 13 Apr 2013
81
56th
Nuanced, with moments of genuine pathos. But the music was what took me there - I'm still listening to the soundtrack years later.
Rated 13 Apr 2013
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 02 Apr 2013
85
89th
This movie has a excellent script which makes for a really interesting drama. The movie is also well cast as George Clooney gives a really good lead performances. Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller are also great, they play the daughters of the main character. The film is also beautifully shot. I highly recommend this interesting drama.
Rated 02 Apr 2013
maakalmaakal
Rated 02 Mar 2013
74
49th
Waaaaah! I hate my life. Do I keep my amazing piece of paradise which I did nothing to earn? Or sell it for one billion dollars?! Life isn't fair! → Kind of sick of movies about very, very rich people and their "problems".
Rated 02 Mar 2013
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 28 Feb 2013
78
86th
Fantastic drama, well acted and a wonderful performance by Shailene Woodley. Stays clear of your typical clichés in these kind of films and doesn't really force any deeper messages but instead leaves it up to the viewer to think about certain themes, which are very well represented in this film. Emotionally touching with a gripping story and great characters. Some funny moments but that doesn't make it a comedy. Well-made film that certainly left an impression on me.
Rated 28 Feb 2013
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 09 Feb 2013
90
79th
Excellent story. Gripping plot and a very good cast up ahead George Clooney.
Rated 09 Feb 2013
nepetaNepeta
Rated 10 Jan 2013
65
35th
A charming, solid, unremarkable drama. I actually found it rather emotionally engaging at points, but it has a habit of undercutting all that with some awkward comedic moments and general "indie" qualities.
Rated 10 Jan 2013
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 08 Jan 2013
85
86th
The scenes where George Clooney and Judy Greer (justifiably) unload on the comatose woman really made this movie for me. That sort of raw, stupid fury isn't something I recall seeing very often in films. There was very little eloquence or logic, it was just, "FUCKYOUFUCKYOUFUCKYOU." Otherwise, it's well-written, beautiful, smart, but somehow unsurprising.
Rated 08 Jan 2013
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 08 Jan 2013
69
38th
I expect better from Alexander Payne
Rated 08 Jan 2013
isaboojumisaboojum
Rated 20 Dec 2012
3
59th
Kept me good company for two hours.
Rated 20 Dec 2012

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