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Nov 16, 2011 · "The Descendants" has a happy ending. Therefore, technically, it's a comedy. It takes place in the paradise of Hawaii. It stars George Clooney. That may lead you to expect a pleasant good time, but this film is so much more than that. Clooney gives one of his best performances in this film directed and co-written by Alexander Payne, who in "Sideways" (2004) and "About Schmidt" (2002), showed a ...
Funny, moving, and beautifully acted, The Descendants captures the unpredictable messiness of life with eloquence and uncommon grace. Native islander Matt King (George Clooney) lives with his ...
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Nov 15, 2011 · NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Alexander Payne. Comedy, Drama. R. 1h 55m. By A. O. SCOTT. Nov. 15, 2011. In a voice-over at the beginning of “The Descendants,” Matt King (George Clooney ...
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The Descendants is an outstanding and touching drama. CaptMTS 12 December 2011. The Descendants is a tragic and heartfelt family drama set against a backdrop of the sights and sounds of modern Hawaii. The music is wonderful, and the scenery of several Hawaiian islands is amazing.
The Descendants Reviews. There are moments throughout the film where characters need to speak their pace, whether that peace is good news, bad news, loving support, hurtful truth, assertiveness ...
Nov 16, 2011 · Story highlights. Reviewer: Film beautifully acted and directed, funny and touching. "The Descendants" manages to be sad without being maudlin. The supporting cast is loaded with exceptional ...
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The Descendants is a 2011 American comedy-drama film [5] [6] directed by Alexander Payne. The screenplay by Payne, Nat Faxon, and Jim Rash is based on the 2007 novel of the same name by Kaui Hart Hemmings. The film stars George Clooney in the main role, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller in her film debut, Beau Bridges, Judy Greer, Matthew Lillard ...
