Hits the same vein of drama as sideways. It feels refreshing to have such a realistic world in a movie, because funny things do happen in difficult situations. Clooney's incredible charisma drives the film, which never feels mawkish or exploitative.
This review of The Descendants (2011) was written by Simon H on 14 Aug 2012.
The Descendants has generally received very positive reviews.
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