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The Descendants (2011) 7.4
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7.4/10 from 132,333 users
Metascore: 84/100
Reviews: 380 user | 509 critic | 43 from Metacritic.com A land baron tries to re-connect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident. Director:Alexander Payne |
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Cast
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Lani Higgins
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With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront the man who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune. Written by realndn06
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Rated R for language including some sexual references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 December 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Los descendientes See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$7,345,720 (USA) (18 November 2011)Gross:
$82,624,961 (USA) (27 April 2012)Company Credits
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Matt King: My friends on the mainland think just because I live in Hawaii, I live in paradise. Like a permanent vacation. We're all just out here sipping Mai Tais, shaking our hips, and catching waves. Are they insane?
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Written and Performed by Jeff Peterson
Courtesy of Peterson Productions
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Trivia
King Kamehameha I became the first sovereign of the unified Hawaiian Islands in 1810, and his last legitimate heir was Bernice Pauahi Bishop, who died in 1884. But Margaret Ke'Alohilani and Edward King, the ancestors of the film's King family, are fictional. See more »Goofs
On the plane to the island to meet Brian Speer, Cousin Hugh is clearly seen seated in the row directly behind the actors. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Matt King: My friends on the mainland think just because I live in Hawaii, I live in paradise. Like a permanent vacation. We're all just out here sipping Mai Tais, shaking our hips, and catching waves. Are they insane?
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Soundtracks
"Hawaiian Skies"Written and Performed by Jeff Peterson
Courtesy of Peterson Productions
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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.
George Clooney is outstanding as the father of a family torn apart by tragedy. His character deals with unsettling secrets of his dying wife and his broken relationships with his two troubled daughters. Forced to deal with the consequences of neglecting his family, Clooney does a great job capturing conflicting and powerful emotions.
Shailone Woodley does a wonderful job as the rebellious older daughter, who captures the anger and hurt of a teenager betrayed by her mother and abandoned by her father. Her relationship with her father is the heart of the movie, and they slowly learn to rely on each other for support and strength in dealing with the loss of their mother/wife.
The film has a wonderful supporting cast that adds humanity and heart to the tragic story. Nick Krause stands out as the oldest daughter's friend, who adds a touch of laughter and perspective to the film. His open and carefree personality grates on the characters initially but helps them to eventually gain perspective on the tragic events.
Overall, the Descendants was an excellent movie that captures the raw emotions of a family dealing with betrayal, pain, and loss and learning to draw together for love and support.