The Descendants

Set in Haiwaii, The Descendants follows a family in crisis after the mother is in a boating accident and won't wake from a coma. Husband George Clooney has to step in as the leader of the family to his two teenge daughters.
The trailer may not sell the film very well but this is actually a solid drama. George Clonney stars in a very un-George Clooney role and successfully pulls off the portrayal of a father in crisis, who is getting to know his daughters for the first time. George Clooney may very well win Best Actor at the Academy Awards due to his truthful role.
The greatest strength of the film is the fact that it feels like a real family. The family dynamic and truthful connections, sets this film apart from so many other average dramas. This is of course the reason why it is nominated for Best Picture at the Acaemdy Awards and while it may not win against The Artist, it still deserves the recgonition.