The Descendants - DVD

Some actors simply show up for the check. Some slide on image. George Clooney is always watchable; even when he seems to be coasting. Then he'll knock a curve over the fence. You see the star billing but he reminds the audience that behind the Ocean's is a fine actor. He does have an Oscar after all. Clooney disappears in The Descendants . His portrayal of a clueless man shocked into reality by tragedy ,forced to reconnect with fatherhood & family responsibilities, is faultless. Ranking with The Perfect Storm, The American, Michael Clayton & The Ides of March. He's given stellar support by Shailene Woodley (Divergent) as his oldest, resentful daughter who must verbally slap him with the fact that the life he thought he knew never existed. Beau Bridges is on hand a greedy brother. And Judy Greer is moving as a wife whose life becomes ensnared with Clooney's family. Whether in front of the camera or behind as director (Good Night & Good Luck) or producer (Argo) George Clooney rarely disappoints. As for that check? He earns it, then quietly recycles it into positive projects.

I was attracted to the movie because it is set in Hawaii (which we love) and it appears to be a good story that contains real life emotions as well as a dose of humor. George Clooney can be a bit full of himself but is a good actor. Best Buy wanted a completed survey right away so here it is -- sorry I can't give you a meaningful review -- but I'm optimistic you will like it if you like good stories without all the usual violence, bombs and surreal graphics.

this interesting George clooney movie situated in beautiful Hawaii, depicts many gorgeous views of the islands. interesting story about an attorney's family dealing with a large land settlement of scenic undisturbed native land, while his wife was seriously injured while out with another man, not known by husband. he tries to reconnect with his daughters in this sweet and sometimes sad, easy to follow story.

Who can resist George Clooney in Hawaii? He learns that his injured wife (in a coma) was unfaithful and must deal with their two daughters. Also on tap is a multi-million dollar land deal that will sell off the last of his family's pristine land. High drama, a bit of intrigue, and then picture George running in flip-flops....

I knew that George Clooney is well respected as an actor--this is probably the first film of his that I've seen. He was really really good, and not only was he good, but Alexa and Scotty were excellent in the roles of his daughters. It didn't drip with sorrow, had its funny moments, but reflected the sadness they felt. I bought it and will watch it again and again.