The Descendants | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

... The film stands out for exploring the human condition from the awkwardness - and at times humor - that extreme situations produce. The kind that family forces us to go through. [Full review in Spanish]

It’s the sort of resonant, mid-budget film that we see so rarely these days, and it’s a reminder that when Payne is at his peak, few directors are more skilled at depicting the paradox of human behavior.

The film could have easily crossed over into a manipulative, melodramatic tearjerker, but instead, Payne treats the material with profound emotions and a very human sense of humor.

It deals with some weighty subject matter in a real and thoughtful way. It shows glimpses of greatness even though it’s brought back down by some poor creative direction...