This film traces the journey of a land baron , Matt King played by quintessential George Clooney. He owns a trust with a 25,000 acres land in his name.
The King family decides to sell it off to a Kauai inhabitant , Don Holitzer.
A sudden turn of events - Matt's wife suffers a major accident on a boating trip forcing her into a coma. Matt is left with the guardianship of his 2 daughters Alex and Scottie.
George Clooney plays the dad to perfection , considering himself as a 'back up parent' , being not very close to his daughters.
His anxiety and helplessness is executed brilliantly and forms the crux of the storyline. Matt accidentally comes to know about his wife's secret affair and all hell breaks loose.
Matt's inner strength and anger management is all there to see as he sets out in his pursuit of confronting the other man.
The Descendants is truly a rippling comedy with layers of relationship unifying at different moments of the film. George Clooney excels big time as a unaided parent in trying circumstances
The screenplay is superior and well adapted by Payne and his team. It is treat to watch a comedy yet have an emotional connect with the characters.
'A true vintage comedy with a pinch of salt'
Rating: 4.5/5.0
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