I did all except this one...KK

This movie proves what I always say: the term "dysfunctional family" is a redundancy, because all families are dysfunctional! The film went back and forth between being funny and being moving. The acting was superb, particularly George Clooney, who is such a great actor. His face speaks volumes!

An ok movie but a bit lame (to use another reviewer's adjective). I chose it because of the write-up on the case which turns out to be completely inaccurate. There is very little humour and not a lot of charm. The movie is not good enough to warrant sitting through all the F-bombs. The story is basically about a guy who re-examines his life and his relationships with his wife and daughters when his wife is in a coma after an accident. He also has to deal with the knowledge that she had been having an affair. There is nothing very new in the premise or in this film's treatment of it. The secondary story line about selling property that had been in the family for generations got very little attention but this is the source of the film's title. It all seemed very superficial, including Clooney's acting. The actresses playing the daughters were, however, excellent. Not a bad movie but there are better ways to spend a couple of hours.

I find the description on the back of the cover misleading. I felt it was less about an attempt to reconnect with his daughters and more about confronting his wife's infidelity while she is dying from head trauma. The description also mentions an 'often-hilarious quest.' I might have chuckled twice. Maybe if I had read the book the movie would have been more meaningful, but what is the point in making the movie at all if it can't stand on it's own. I only gave this movie one star because the actress who played the older daughter did a great job.

I loved this movie and George Clooney is very good. I also love Hawaii so the setting was lovely and instrumental to the story.

Writer/director Alexander Payne delivers a story with believable realism, unique to its setting, but not far-fetched. It moves slowly, but I would imagine the pace in Hawaii to be undoubtedly more relaxed, anyways. Clooney can be a one-dimensional actor. He is talented, I just don't see a wide range coming from him. He did seem to struggle with the emotional sequences, but I thought he came through. How anyone could maintain their composure with all that on their plate is beyond me. Both young actresses, especially Shailene Woodley, were very good, as well. Altogether, I found this piece to be thoughtful, and introspective.

Sad but funny at times at the same time. Great cast. Good movie.

An excellent movie that I would highly recommend. The story is fairly simple but the characters are interesting and George Clooney is at his very best in this role.

A beautiful story about love, betrayal, anger and the redemptive power of forgiveness. George Clooney is simply outstanding. This should have been a Best Actor nod at Oscar time. The subtlety of his performance, his communication of feeling without speaking has to be seen. The young actresses who play his daughters are wonderful. I really enjoyed the young actors who play his daughters boyfriend, a seeming slacker who turns out to have unexpected depth and who has seen his share of tragedy. HIGHLY recommended.

Another great film with George Clooney. He’s made so many great flicks; this one is quite different from anything I remember him doing. Too bad there is so much cursing at times. If you can explain to your kids that this is not the way to talk, then this would be a great film to explain things about life. So many complicated aspects of life to talk about.