This is a graceful and poignant story centered on family, traditional values, and how they evolve with changing times. I enjoyed this film overall. Alexander Payne’s direction is skillful; the movie explores several themes concerning a Hawaiian family facing potential collapse: while his wife lies in a coma following an accident and doctors deliberate her fate, the central character must assume responsibility for …

This film has earned a spot among my favorites; I find myself returning to it repeatedly for enjoyment. The Hawaiian settings are appealing, and the performances from Woodley when she was younger, Clooney in his role as an awkward but decent person, and the scenes dealing with unexpected events in life all resonate with me. The cast members work well together, and the narrative progresses through moments of both sorr…

I just couldn’t get through this movie. The basic idea has potential; it centers around a man whose wife dies, and he then needs to reconnect with the daughters they had grown apart from. It seems like something that would appeal to a female audience, and clearly many women enjoyed it—though not solely because of George Clooney's presence. I’m usually a fan of his performances, but the film is so badly made that even…