ScreenDemon.com: "The cover of The Descendants proudly boasts that the film received ”3 BAFTA Nominations, 5 Oscar Nominations & Winner of Best Adapted Screenplay and the winner of 2 Golden Globes”. So, no pressure then. As with any film that has received such rapturous acclaim from film award bodies, I always edge on the side of caution. After all, while undoubtedly still seen in high regard, lest us not forget that Forrest Gump once beat off Pulp Fiction and The Shawshank Redemption to best film at the 1994 Oscars..." (Blu-ray, DVD, The Descendants) 4/5