I was in the middle of a Hawaii Five O marathon when I heard
about this movie. I didn’t pay much attention because I only liked George
Clooney in the Ocean series and The Ides of March. This changed when I learned
about their Golden Globe nominations.
It’s a story about the life of Matt King, a descendant of a Hawaiian
Princess 2 years after his wife had a boating accident. He was left to take
care of his daughters Scottie and Alex. Alex then revealed that his wife was
cheating on him. The movie revolves around how he builds a relationship with
his daughters whom he barely saw before his wife’s accident. He finally enjoys
the company of his daughters while looking for the guy his wife cheated him
with.
Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller both did an excellent job
in this movie. I love how real they talk. American movies rarely show kids
cursing but real kids have the nastiest language.
One scene reminded me of the time a guy told on me after I
flipped him. I was Scottie when I was younger. The differences between us were,
I was not going through something tragic, no one dared to ask me to apologize
and I stayed the same.
While the movie is all about betrayal and impending death of
a loved one, it is not gloomy. It is funny, entertaining and heartbreaking all
at the same time. I laugh whenever I see Matt King run. He portrays an old
haole really good. He reminds me of the old haole retirees here in the
Philippines from his Hawaii shirts, shorts, slippers and that ridiculous run!
Of course, Hawaii is beautiful. I also love that both Hawaii
Five O and The Descendants show how much Hawaiians care for their land.
Mahalo and Aloha!
Where the fuck is Dave Chappelle? I just saw his For What It’s
Worth comedy special. This guy is talented. I remember he was in the news years
ago for disappearing and missing his shows. Rumor says he’s gone crazy. Or,
maybe he just got tired of being on the spotlight.
