Review of The Descendants (2011) by Ec82 — 20 Nov 2011
Like he's done in his previous movies, Alexander Payne takes a man at a crossroads and makes his predicament feel vital, relatable and real. "The Descendants" is better than "Sideways" because its protagonist lives in our world (though, granted, he's about to cash in on $100 million or so), and because it treats its characters not as oddities, but as genuine people trying to deal with the problems of life that, for them, at least, have no precedent.
Wonderfully involving, splendidly acted.
This review of The Descendants (2011) was written by Ec82 on 20 Nov 2011.
The Descendants has generally received very positive reviews.
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