"Descendants": Better than nothing

Mallory 2022-04-19 09:01:36

A real estate lawyer who has never cared about family life but has a successful career suddenly faces the reality that his wife is bedridden due to an accident while driving a sea motorcycle. While not fully winning the favor of two naughty daughters who regard him as a stranger, he heard the fact that his wife was having an affair. While using all means to connect with her daughters, she tried her best to find adulterers, and she also dealt with the sale of ancestral property. Unable to do anything and the advent of various tragic events, the male protagonist was forced into an unprecedented life predicament, even in the most beautiful and relaxing Hawaiian island in the world.

The film is adapted from a novel, and let everyone experience the real life of the rice-style middle class with empathy. No superheroes and no fancy special effects, just a slightly rambling family story. If you're a star maniac, then George Clooney may be the only reason you can watch this movie. This handsome and handsome old man has lost his brilliance in the past, and has been in a state of hardship and has been devastated by various family ethics, which just shows the other side of George Clooney, mature and charming. place.

"Rich is only three generations", if Americans have heard of this ancient Chinese saying, they may express infinite emotion. Even if the ancestors left the descendants with gold and silver mountains without any moral code, they will eventually be defeated and bankrupt one day. When all this is verified by the results of action, the price is huge and the mood is grief. It's not too late to make amends, it's better to realize the seriousness of the situation than not realize it. What's more, at a time of global economic crisis, we should also realize that we must make necessary efforts to protect our family and property. Even the islands that invaded a hundred years ago should not be given up casually.

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Extended Reading
  • Geo 2022-04-23 07:01:33

    Compared to Clooney, I still like Pete's performance in the baseball movie. But Oscar's usual old-fashioned taste makes the matter of actor a good guess

  • Milan 2022-03-22 09:01:29

    The bloodline is passed on in letting go and forgiveness. Clooney calmly showed the tiredness of living in middle age. Hawaiian folk songs really don't deserve it any better. The supporting roles are a steal, and if I have two daughters like that, even with foul-mouthed words, I think that'll be fine, because they turn out Okay.

The Descendants quotes

  • Alexandra King: When I was over at Christmas, I caught her with the guy. It made me sick to see her near you. I went back to school thinking that that was it... that I was just done with her. I was gonna call and tell you everything, and... and then the accident happened, and... I was waiting until she woke up, I guess. You didn't even suspect. Right? Right? You disgusted me too. You're always so busy.

  • Scottie King: I don't like eggs.

    Matt King: Why didn't you say so before I made them?

    Scottie King: I thought they were for you.

    Matt King: Good morning. Does Mom let you have Coke for breakfast?

    Alexandra King: I'm pretty sure it's after eleven. Now that we get a closer look, we might recognize Alexandra from the postcards at the hospital. We also see a resemblance to her mother.

    Matt King: How are you feeling? Hangover, huh? Why am I not surprised? I don't know where to start, and we probably shouldn't in front of Scottie.

    Scottie King: I don't mind.

    Matt King: I thought you were supposed to be getting your act together.

    Alexandra King: I have gotten my act together. I was just drinking. I've been doing really well, but nobody ever seems to notice my grades are better, and how I was in that stupid play you guys didn't bother to see. Do you even remember the name of it? That's what I thought. So what if I got drunk on the ONE night you happened to drop in? So the fuck what?

    Matt King: Hey, hey, hey. Watch your language in front of Scottie.

    Scottie King: I'm okay.

    Matt King: Anyway, it's good to see you. Welcome home. Want some eggs?

    Alexandra King: How long do I have to stay?

    Matt King: We'll discuss that.

    Alexandra King: I'm going swimming.

    Matt King: Then I'll join you.