Review of The Descendants (2011) by Tony H — 03 Aug 2012

Has some heart but ultimately falls flat on any real emotion.

This review of The Descendants (2011) was written by Tony H on 03 Aug 2012.

The Descendants has generally received very positive reviews.

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