The Descendants Review | TheGameEffect

TGE:

The Descendants strikes a well-executed balance between what we expect from The Movies (decisive acts of love or vengeance, eloquence in the face of overwhelming odds, transformation of character) and from Real Life (paralyzing indecision, suppressed emotional turmoil, the mundane sameness of day-to-day responsibilities.) Payne’s film, thanks in large part to Clooney’s performance, finds a realistic middle ground that feels, for lack of a better term, hopeful.