Manchester by the Sea
Roadside Attractions | Release Date: November 18, 2016
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TrailesqueFeb 3, 2017
This film has garnered a lot of attention and critical praise, and has shot Casey Affleck's stock sky-high. There is nothing particularly ground-breaking going on here, just solid, straightforward drama about regular people in Massachusetts.This film has garnered a lot of attention and critical praise, and has shot Casey Affleck's stock sky-high. There is nothing particularly ground-breaking going on here, just solid, straightforward drama about regular people in Massachusetts. I have to say thou that it is probably a tad overrated. Casey Affleck plays a handyman who is unexpectedly handed the task of being a father figure for his teenage nephew, and as the story develops, we start to see the horribly painful past that has been weighing on him and pressuring him to act out. The star keeps a straight face throughout most of the show, which is appropriate for a tale of secret sorrow and repressed emotions. It is heartening that this kind of flick can be a hit in today's era.… Expand
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willingly_willNov 29, 2016
I love MANCHESTER BY THE SEA. Although I'm not a fan of YOU CAN COUNT ON ME or MARGARET, this one really moved me. The script is subtle, not everything is said but we know what the characters feel without them expressing in words. CaseyI love MANCHESTER BY THE SEA. Although I'm not a fan of YOU CAN COUNT ON ME or MARGARET, this one really moved me. The script is subtle, not everything is said but we know what the characters feel without them expressing in words. Casey Affleck is great (Oscar for him please) and Lucas Hedges gives a breakthrough performance. Even though everyone's raving about Michelle Williams, there's something off about her in this film, something's just missing. Touching with a lot of humour, great script, love it!… Expand
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KaptenVideoJan 29, 2017
The estranged brother (Casey Affleck) returns to hometown because his teenage nephew (Lucas Hedges) is suddenly parentless and needs a legal guardian. There's also an unsolved story with ex-wife (Michelle Williams).

This is the third movieThe estranged brother (Casey Affleck) returns to hometown because his teenage nephew (Lucas Hedges) is suddenly parentless and needs a legal guardian. There's also an unsolved story with ex-wife (Michelle Williams).

This is the third movie of writer-director Kenneth Lonergan who has previously made "You Can Count on Me" (2000) and "Margaret" (2011). I actually liked both but nothing prepared me for this kind of quality work.

Well, nothing except having only heard good buzz, and having read that the project has won 132 movie awards already (out of 156 nominations). No info on Academy Awards yet, but Affleck already got a Golden Globe for the role (best actor in drama).

But even more importantly, the movie is strong in every conceivable way. Directing, subtle but passionate acting, slow thoughtful mood.

The story is about being unable to cope with loss, just like it often is in real life – without eventual enlightenment or relief. If you push the grief down and hide it, it never really gets a chance to resolve and go away.

And sometimes one doesn't even want the grief to go away because it has become such an important experience, a real part of you. You couldn't even imagine yourself without it.

It's not flashy. During some of the more pivotal moments, such as the one seen in the picture abova, I almost wished it was flashier. But there's no doubt that the result is a powerful and moving. You will probably get misty-eyed. I know I did. But I'm easy that way.

I am pretty glad that Matt Damon didn't star in this because of the scheduling conflict and let Casey Affleck do it instead. I mean, I love Damon, but without him stepping down, we would not know how good Ben's younger brother can really be. And he does not have this bad voice anymore either!

The other cast is good as well, of course. Michelle Williams is one of the best American movie actress of her generation. Sadly, she does not have a big role here.… Expand
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VirgonoShakaMar 24, 2018
To be perfectly honest, I don't like Casey Affleck, but after seeing this, I wholeheartedly agree to his Best Actor Oscar, his performance in this movie is amazing, worthy of every praise it gets because it not only holds the movie together,To be perfectly honest, I don't like Casey Affleck, but after seeing this, I wholeheartedly agree to his Best Actor Oscar, his performance in this movie is amazing, worthy of every praise it gets because it not only holds the movie together, but makes everybody else shine with it. This movie is one of those "feelers" but unlike other cheap ones, this really will make you feel a lot of things. Recommended for any true movie fan.… Expand
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SerengetiJun 12, 2022
Relentlessly depressing and awful. Complete downer. Hated it. Not a fan of Casey Affleck anyway. There is not a single spark of humor or a small chuckle to be found. If you want deep and dark, this is your movie. For me, it was a walkRelentlessly depressing and awful. Complete downer. Hated it. Not a fan of Casey Affleck anyway. There is not a single spark of humor or a small chuckle to be found. If you want deep and dark, this is your movie. For me, it was a walk out. Didn’t, but probably should have.… Expand
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thedaywalkerFeb 8, 2017
Beautiful story, and great editing, the direction was outstanding and the script was brilliant, casey affleck couldn't have done a better job with a top class performance
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SomePersonaJan 1, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is basically a comeback story with no comeback, and that's pretty cool. The gentle atmosphere is quite beautiful yet somehow cynical, and performances compliment this beautiful cynicism.… Expand
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realchrismarshJan 14, 2017
Beautiful, heartbreaking, and affirming. A stunning essay on how tragedy shapes us and the choices we make. Casey Affleck's performance is entrancing, as are the contributions from the supporting cast.
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JackStraw57Jan 14, 2017
I'm a New Englander, and I get some of the pent up emotion in this movie and I felt the locale in my bones. I've had loss like this, and I've known guys like the Casey character, so this movie affected me deeply. I watched it alone, and II'm a New Englander, and I get some of the pent up emotion in this movie and I felt the locale in my bones. I've had loss like this, and I've known guys like the Casey character, so this movie affected me deeply. I watched it alone, and I cried often. I'm not entirely sure what it's saying, except that we all suffer loss and we do what we can do deal and often we don't handle t all that well. I'm not sure I saw redemption in this story except that the Casey character seemed to open up some at the end. The very ending was unsatisfying. I wish I had seen more of his ex-wife. And wtf is Mr Sarah Jessica Parker doing in this movie?… Expand
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PablorsFeb 16, 2017
Una película de contenido potente que no debiera dejar indiferente a ninguno. Es sin duda de lo mejor del último tiempo, muy cautivante y de una profundidad temática muy bien lograda. Casey Affleck entrega una interpretación fresca y muy duraUna película de contenido potente que no debiera dejar indiferente a ninguno. Es sin duda de lo mejor del último tiempo, muy cautivante y de una profundidad temática muy bien lograda. Casey Affleck entrega una interpretación fresca y muy dura al mismo tiempo, que lo hace merecedor de ser recordado como una de las grandes performance de aqui a largo plazo. Excelente.… Expand
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RococoZephyrJan 19, 2017
Manchester By The Sea opens with central character Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) going between apartments in his job as a janitor in a down-at-heel Boston neighbourhood. He’s withdrawn, rude and occasionally violent. His life is interruptedManchester By The Sea opens with central character Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) going between apartments in his job as a janitor in a down-at-heel Boston neighbourhood. He’s withdrawn, rude and occasionally violent. His life is interrupted when he is called back to the small coastal town of Manchester, where his brother has died suddenly due to a heart condition, and finds that he has been declared legal guardian of his teenage nephew Patrick.

The stage is set for an odd couple drama in which Lee and Patrick overcome their awkward relationship to come to terms with their grief, but it quickly transpires that this is not, in fact, the main focus of the film. Events in the present are interspersed with flashback scenes depicting a far more gregarious Lee, then living in Manchester with his wife and three young children, and the contrast between his demeanour now and then hints at dark events which his return to his hometown forces him to confront.

The film is artfully shot with a muted palette of white skies, grey sea and pastel-coloured buildings which reflects the mostly subdued tone. Kenneth Lonergan’s direction is unfussy, generally letting the story and main characters take precedence. Occasional diversions from this approach are effective, most notably a scene in which we watch Lee reveal to Patrick that his father is dead from across a hockey pitch, unable to hear their conversation and forced to interpret the minimal body language of the pair. The mundanity of the situation, reinforced by the inane chatter of Patrick’s hockey teammates, strengthens the emotional impact of the scene, and this idea of the everyday undercutting moments of tragedy recurs throughout the film to occasionally darkly comedic effect.

Affleck’s performance is an understated masterclass, as he conveys suppressed pain and numbness in a manner which brings to mind Ryan Gosling’s performance in the 2010 Derek Cianfrance film Blue Valentine. As with Gosling there, the real strength of Affleck’s portrayal of Lee is how he manages to maintain a coherent sense of character while displaying profoundly different versions of him before and after fundamentally life-altering events. Another link to Blue Valentine is the appearance of Michelle Williams as Lee’s estranged wife; her screen time here is limited, but the few scenes depicting her and Affleck together are among the most powerful in the film.

Lonergan has produced a brilliantly restrained piece of filmmaking which is worthy of the current Oscar buzz being generated around it. Affleck’s performance in particular deserves recognition, and should rightly propel his career to greater heights. The film admirably resists any temptation to allow the simmering tension to bubble over into a dramatic climax which would be at odds with the measured tone of what had gone before. No great resolution or emotional truth is arrived at, but the story of Manchester By The Sea and the flawed characters it depicts are among the most human to have appeared in an Oscar contender in recent years.… Expand
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cnakhlaJan 21, 2017
Manchester by the Sea put all other films i have seen this year to shame. I almost left the cinema feeling sad because films like this one are so rare to find. But it also gave me hope that such beautiful pieces of art still exist and thatManchester by the Sea put all other films i have seen this year to shame. I almost left the cinema feeling sad because films like this one are so rare to find. But it also gave me hope that such beautiful pieces of art still exist and that they are being acknowledged for their brilliance.… Expand
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ldweilerJan 27, 2017
This is a near perfect domestic drama/character study about a guy whose life was destroyed by a family tragedy. Casey Affleck gives a pitch perfect performance as this broken man, Lee Chandler, whose pain is so large and so deep he can'tThis is a near perfect domestic drama/character study about a guy whose life was destroyed by a family tragedy. Casey Affleck gives a pitch perfect performance as this broken man, Lee Chandler, whose pain is so large and so deep he can't allow himself to feel, and refuses to accept any responsibility for others. When his beloved brother dies, leaving a will that nominates Lee to be guardian of his nephew, he is given a chance for redemption, but may be unable to deal with it. Given the constraints of his character, Affleck's portrayal is beautifully nuanced, his depth of feeling is almost painful to watch, and yet quite touching. In fact all of the performances are spot-on, especially Lucas Hedges as the seventeen year old nephew and Michelle Williams in a searing piece of acting as Lee's ex-wife. Writer/director Lonergan has put together a little masterpiece here.… Expand
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benthekingSep 9, 2018
An exceptional story. Kenneth Lonergan’s screenplay is stupendous articulate. The journey that the characters took were heavy, but relatable. The character development of Lee, however seemed a little jumped to me. Other than that, it’s aAn exceptional story. Kenneth Lonergan’s screenplay is stupendous articulate. The journey that the characters took were heavy, but relatable. The character development of Lee, however seemed a little jumped to me. Other than that, it’s a perfect movie.… Expand
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Marco901Feb 12, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una película tan maravillosa y tan perfecta esta es una película que demuestra que la familia es siempre lo primero, kenneth lonergan en verdad hizo una gran película, y ni se hable de la actuación de casey affleck que en pocas palabras es magnifica, la parte cuando se quiere disparar me dejo boca abierta, en verdad una película que vale la pena mirarla varias veces.… Expand
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LowMercMay 28, 2017
I liked it! Casey Affleck did a number on me... great stuff. some minor things, I guess, kept it from a 10 in my mind. The soundtrack was nice, the... the ending was cool; little bits of tears in my eyes at times, since I'm also sort of aI liked it! Casey Affleck did a number on me... great stuff. some minor things, I guess, kept it from a 10 in my mind. The soundtrack was nice, the... the ending was cool; little bits of tears in my eyes at times, since I'm also sort of a broken man. I liked this!… Expand
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Benkoko11Feb 15, 2017
If you want to see a gut-wrenching, staggeringly brilliant portrayal of a broken man then see Casey Affleck in Manchester by the Sea; a devastating tale interspersed with surprisingly funny moments.
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sparkplugFeb 25, 2017
Movie not bad but damn could barely hear with music playing in background, terrible sound in certain areas of movie. Stop all that music, we WANT TO HEAR WHAT THEY ARE SAYING!!!!
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moviewithmegMar 7, 2017
I am in many ways a masochist, and many movies of 2016 indulged the part of me that wants to cry. But dear god, nothing quite like Manchester by the Sea. My sister saw it first and explained it as “It starts as the saddest movie you’ve everI am in many ways a masochist, and many movies of 2016 indulged the part of me that wants to cry. But dear god, nothing quite like Manchester by the Sea. My sister saw it first and explained it as “It starts as the saddest movie you’ve ever seen, and then halfway through, it sinks into another level of incomprehensible despair.” I am paraphrasing. But she is correct. At every plot turn, Kenneth Lonergan takes the road less travelled and much more depressing. The writing and screenplay work together in perfect emotional harmony, highlighted by the quietly dynamic performances by Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, and one spectacular scene by Michelle Williams that left me crying into a dirty scarf from the bottom of my purse. This movie isn’t about redemption, it’s about surviving and self-preservation, in spite of the most horrific thing you could ever imagine, and despite what others may need from you. 8.7/10… Expand
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yifeipeiMar 8, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Astonishing story with beautifully acting, where a hint of warm and hope can be found in the brutally cold winter of New England, and a broken heart of a man with a devastated past can be mercifully put back together in a small, indifferent, yet warm-harted little town by the howling seas.… Expand
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CalumRhysUKApr 9, 2017
An emotionally hard hitting and raw film that focuses on Lee Chandler, a man whose life has gone down the drain and is now leading one of personal emotional mayhem. There may be those out there who find that this film drags in certain parts,An emotionally hard hitting and raw film that focuses on Lee Chandler, a man whose life has gone down the drain and is now leading one of personal emotional mayhem. There may be those out there who find that this film drags in certain parts, however the cleverly executed non-linear plot and near-flawless performances of conflict, hate and sly humour from the likes of Casey Affleck (who is now my favourite for the Oscar) makes 'Manchester by the Sea' one of the most gritty and emotionally-reverent dramas of recent years.

With a plot that dashes backwards and forwards, Lonergan has crafted an intense and almost shocking plot that gradually builds Affleck's character through the clever use of flashbacks and disguised thrills. Affleck has slowly been proving himself as an acting body to be commended, and this film has finally given us his most complex performance to date, that of a man on a path of self-inflicted emotional trauma. A film that hits hard and leaves a lasting impression.… Expand
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Rudolf8121997May 22, 2017
What a screenplay! What an actor (Casey of course)! Amazing job from Kenneth Lonergan. The first time I saw this, I felt in love with this movie. One of the best of 2016!
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eli_fjrNov 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Intense but I think I liked it. At this point just watch it so you don't feel left out.… Expand
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tvshowsfanDec 20, 2017
I cannot believe the scores this movie received. Sure there were some good actors in it, but it was like reading about a tragedy in the newspaper. An interesting news article that you're not likely to think about again as you resume yourI cannot believe the scores this movie received. Sure there were some good actors in it, but it was like reading about a tragedy in the newspaper. An interesting news article that you're not likely to think about again as you resume your busy life. I thought movies were to entertain, not simply report a human interest tragedy.… Expand
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BeastJ18Apr 22, 2018
What this film accomplished with minimalist performance and heartbreakingly realistic cinematography has set a precedent in a new era of filmmaking. Best film of 2016. In my opinion, one of the best films in years.
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KyleWarner26Jul 16, 2017
This is one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. It's just so drenched in emotion and so real. Everything is masterfully done, from the acting to the direction to the screenplay. I wish more movies were like this. Casey Affleck and MichelleThis is one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. It's just so drenched in emotion and so real. Everything is masterfully done, from the acting to the direction to the screenplay. I wish more movies were like this. Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams give career best performances. Newcomer Lucas Hedges gives one of the best debut performances I've ever seen. Kenneth Lonergan's direction and screenplay are so authentic of the blue-collar small-town Massachusetts ways. A must see for any film lovers… Expand
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311433Dec 14, 2019
I was looking forward to this movie, had read promising things about it. What a disappointment. I found it boring to the extreme, overrated and precious in its own little bubble. I was not engaged with the main character or the actor'sI was looking forward to this movie, had read promising things about it. What a disappointment. I found it boring to the extreme, overrated and precious in its own little bubble. I was not engaged with the main character or the actor's performance, difficult to believed he won an Oscar for it. Some movies are like the emperor's clothes to me. This is one of them.… Expand
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GrachechkovskiAug 8, 2018
It's more art-house's style movie that dramatic. Because of the narrative part is more boring that I guessed before. The plot is meditative and impressive, but the course of the narrative is very slow. I think that it may be more laconic andIt's more art-house's style movie that dramatic. Because of the narrative part is more boring that I guessed before. The plot is meditative and impressive, but the course of the narrative is very slow. I think that it may be more laconic and informative… Expand
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garmonboziaAug 29, 2018
One of the best dramas I've ever seen. Honest, emotional, sad, warm, funny, scary, dark... - life in a capsule. A meditation on grief. A picture of a family in crisis. The actors are all phenomenal. The movie is slow paced but it grabs yourOne of the best dramas I've ever seen. Honest, emotional, sad, warm, funny, scary, dark... - life in a capsule. A meditation on grief. A picture of a family in crisis. The actors are all phenomenal. The movie is slow paced but it grabs your attention and takes you on a journey into somebody's life. You care about the people you watch and you feel what they feel. Great experience.… Expand
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W2IRTAug 27, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Remarkable in many ways, and at times deserving of the accolades it received, but in the end there were two insurmountable flaws that sunk it for me. This film was in desperate need of a story editor. The story could have been told in about 30 fewer minutes of screen time. The pacing was glacial despite great performances. But Manchester's biggest flaw was simply that Lee didn't grow over those two-plus hours we spend with him. He's just too broken. OK, we get it and understand why, but for me, that's just not something I find entertaining. I'm fine with a tragedy that cripples a story's main character, and while redemption can be nice, it's not necessary. What is necessary is a sense of growth. Show some semblance of picking up the pieces, or at least making a move in the right direction. At best we got a couple of baby steps, but not enough. The story was all tragedy, a handful of brief situational laughs, but that was it.… Expand
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OrukayuJan 22, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A solid drama film made in 2017. The subject is so heavy that there is an event that a person cannot easily handle. While that man was living like a spirit and could not get over it even after years, he was given the death of his brother and the custody of his son. The movie is not a movie that will make you cry snot. So the man is not devastated in that mess. He's buried the event, and a figure lives on. But it hurts their hearts. Both his condition and those around him.


Especially towards the end. Isn't there the saying "I can't do it son"?


Casey Afleck makes her acting debut in these drama roles.

And the musics. Each one is exquisite. In the most important scene of the movie, the song Adagio in G Minor for Strings and Organ plays. It fits perfectly with the stage.

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ashleymooreNov 5, 2018
Great movie, made me laugh and cry multiple times. I will forever remember this movie.
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All_ButTrU4Aug 23, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This left me empty. Manchester by the Sea is a masterpiece in distilling grief. It's a pale ,cold ,rural film that transpires when the sudden death of Lee's brother forces him to leave his very small ,empty life to assist with arrangements only to discover he's been made a guardian. Throughout most of the movie you understand why he's in so as his brother died but you never know why this had preceeded his death,but finding out cracks the movie open. Casey Affleck is phenomenal, I've yet to see such a distraught depiction of loss one that's not bereft of humor because grief isn't linear. Grief isn't so simple as to be just a sadness, instead it's an oscillating pendulum that clicks between muddied states of rage,nostalgia, denial and blame. And it never stop it just becomes demure on appearance, not weight. This movies restraint showcases that brilliantly with scenes that can feel unassuming only for them to pull the rug and the charater to fall back into the middle of that loss(eg. The fridge scene ). But with that said the performance that sealed my belief that this is a perfect movie was Michelle Williams apology scene. The culmination of the agony of losing a child explodes into a conversation that is severely difficult to watch. Manchester by the sea should be seen by everyone, it's important!… Expand
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syaaamiiilNov 25, 2018
This is my favorite movie of all time. The caracters and the script are so damn great. Love.
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DeyomasFeb 20, 2019
Excellent, depth of emotion, brilliant acting. Terrifyingly real. Cannot be missed.
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ZXSthApr 15, 2023
A frighteningly accurate portrayal of the relentless, lifelong effects of depression and grief. Featuring great acting and outrageously natural acting, this movie possesses absolutely no schlock, pulls no punches, and sacrifices balancing itsA frighteningly accurate portrayal of the relentless, lifelong effects of depression and grief. Featuring great acting and outrageously natural acting, this movie possesses absolutely no schlock, pulls no punches, and sacrifices balancing its mood in favour of displaying unprecedented levels of existential cruelty.

Though this movie possesses a certain subtle beauty in its narrative, at its core, it generally depicts a cynical apathy that is punctuated by the loudest kind of bitter suffering. The beauty lies within its bleakness, which can make it as powerful as it is difficult to watch.

While not a movie with general appeal, Manchester by the Sea's bold display of uninterrupted pain and suffering is laudable, and is worth watching for those who can manage to bear witness to the on-screen cruelty it often demonstrates.… Expand
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LucasTSSep 23, 2019
Summary: After the death of his older brother Joe (Kyle Chandler), Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is shocked to learn that Joe has made him sole guardian of his nephew Patrick (Lucas Hedges). Taking leave of his job, Lee reluctantly returns toSummary: After the death of his older brother Joe (Kyle Chandler), Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is shocked to learn that Joe has made him sole guardian of his nephew Patrick (Lucas Hedges). Taking leave of his job, Lee reluctantly returns to Manchester-by-the-Sea to care for Patrick, a spirited 15-year-old, and is forced to deal with a past that… Expand… Expand
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MiguelAngel78Mar 7, 2020
Es impresionante el profundo nivel de dolor emocional que los hombres debemos soportar y mantener dentro de nosotros. Manchester realmente captura la tragedia y estocisimo con los que tenemos que lidiar siendo hombres
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ProfAmateurDec 31, 2021
Well this movie is basically about a guy who has to deal with **** - a lot of **** Or lets say it in other words: the live of nearly everyone. So i guess poeple like this movie because they can relate how ****ty live can be. It seems thatWell this movie is basically about a guy who has to deal with **** - a lot of **** Or lets say it in other words: the live of nearly everyone. So i guess poeple like this movie because they can relate how ****ty live can be. It seems that americans love movies like this at the moment (Nomadland). But i think its only average.… Expand
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shumatMar 29, 2023
this film is really nice!!!!!! i fully recommended for everybody and for all family and friends to watch.
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NickTheCritickApr 24, 2022
Lee Chandler leads a lonely life in a Boston basement, haunted by his tragic past. When his brother Joe dies, he is forced to return to his hometown on the coast, and discovers that he has been appointed guardian of his nephew Patrick, Joe'sLee Chandler leads a lonely life in a Boston basement, haunted by his tragic past. When his brother Joe dies, he is forced to return to his hometown on the coast, and discovers that he has been appointed guardian of his nephew Patrick, Joe's teenage son. As he tries to figure out what to do with him, and deals with the burial paperwork, he reconnects with his ex-wife Randy and the old community he fled from. Getting rid of the memory of the tragedy becomes more and more difficult. Exciting film, which tears the tears without wanting to do it. Direction, acting and photography that touch perfection for this film that is quietly among the best family dramas ever made in the history of cinema. Lonergan, director and screenwriter, truly at his best here.… Expand
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AgentLviJun 27, 2023
not bad movie, but not good either. The story is really miss & match, visual is decent, and the voice is also decent
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frightopiaMar 19, 2023
This is probably one of the most depressingly realistic films I have ever seen. Such amazing acting.
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Craftnight405Apr 28, 2023
Der schlecht gelaunte Einzelgänger Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) aus Boston, reißt zurück in seine Heimatstadt Manchester in den USA, weil sein Bruder Joe überraschend gestorben ist. Dort trifft er seinen 16-jährigen Neffen Patrick (LucasDer schlecht gelaunte Einzelgänger Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) aus Boston, reißt zurück in seine Heimatstadt Manchester in den USA, weil sein Bruder Joe überraschend gestorben ist. Dort trifft er seinen 16-jährigen Neffen Patrick (Lucas Hedges), den er schon Jahre nicht mehr gesehen hat und jetzt soll er sich um ihn kümmern. Der Film zeigt in mehreren Rückblenden die Geschichte von Lee und wie er so geworden ist. In Manchester trifft er unter anderem seine Ex-Frau wieder und dessen neuen Freund.

Manchester by the Sea ist ein trauriges Drama. Der Film thematisiert den Umgang mit dem Verlust von Familienmitgliedern. Lees Geschichte ist sehr traurig anzusehen und es ist nachvollziehbar, warum er so geworden ist. Die ersten zehn Minuten sehen wir ihn in Boston, wie er seinem Job nachgeht und er schüchtern ist und Probleme dabei hat neue Leute kennenzulernen und dass er ein Alkoholproblem hat. Ich finde Lee, trotz seiner Probleme sympathisch und kann mich in ihn hineinversetzen. Die Beziehung zwischen ihm und seinem Neffen geht auf Distanz, weil er Angst hat, noch jemanden zu verlieren. Der Soundtrack ist überragend, vor allem in den emotionalen Momenten. Casey Affleck hat zu Recht den Oscar als bester Hauptdarsteller gewonnen. Der Cast generell ist super ausgewählt und man kann jede Figur nachvollziehen. Manchester by the Sea ist ein schöner, emotionaler Film, welcher einen berührt und über die Familiensituation nachdenken lässt. Der Film zeigt, dass es schlechte Familien gibt, man sich trotzdem ändern kann.

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