The Descendants

If you want a movie where you can really connect with the characters and care about their decisions, this is it! No wonder it is such a strong Oscar contender.

George Clooney gives a stellar performance as Matt King – who becomes the sole parent of his two daughters after his estranged wife is in a boating accident and falls in a coma. What’s more, he has to decide if he should pull the plug or not. And he finds out from his daughter that his wife was cheating on him. Blimey, how much worse can things get?

Though it sounds like a plot out of an episode of the Bold and the Beautiful, it is far from a soapie. In fact, it is so good; I am finding it hard to find a fault.

Rating: 4 outta 5.