Review of The Descendants (2011) by Tim S — 01 Jan 2014

A beautiful film that delicately watches how a family deals with death and the moral complications it brings.

This review of The Descendants (2011) was written by Tim S on 01 Jan 2014.

The Descendants has generally received very positive reviews.

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