The director of About Schmidt and Sideways returns with The Descendants.
Heres Ryans review of a great comedy drama… Paynes latest,The Descendants,introduces George Clooneys character, Matt King.
First, Matts wife Elizabeth is in a coma following a boating accident.
From here, Matts life becomes increasingly more complicated.
Robert Forster is great as Elizabeths glowering, belligerent father.
Beau Bridges and Matthew Lillard are great, too, in smaller yet important roles.
The Descendantsslips from sophisticated drama to comedy with ease.
Do go and see it.
Rating:
4 out of 5
