Review of The Descendants (2011) by Jgmadison — 29 Jan 2012
Did you see "Up in the Air?" Probably, so don't waste your time with "The Descendants." Clooney plays more or less the same person: a middle-aged man, who recently prioritized his love life in an attempt to make amends for past mistakes, only to find the one he loves is cheating.
Clooney embarks on a search for understanding and forgiveness, which eventually brings him closer to his estranged family. La-de-da. This film, though not entirely bad, is up for Best Picture only because of the weak field this year.
"The Descendants" would have had trouble keeping its head above water in last year's Oscars field.
This review of The Descendants (2011) was written by Jgmadison on 29 Jan 2012.
The Descendants has generally received very positive reviews.
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