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Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
2016 | Drama
Casey Affleck (0 more)
Depressing (0 more)
What the Hell?
Ok ok so it got nominated for a bunch of awards. Really though what on earth did I just watch it was depressing from start to finish.
Nothing moves forward, he doesn't overcome anything he starts as an alcoholic and finishes as one.
I seriously see absolutely no point in this!
  
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
2016 | Drama
This was one of the better Oscar nominated films that came out last year. Casey Affleck did do a good job with the role, and he was completely believable. The trailer did not let on how depressing the story line was, but I was glad that I saw it. Michelle Williams isn't really great in this, but I'm not a fan of hers at all.
  
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
2016 | Drama
Casey affleck (1 more)
Michelle williams
Harrowing Oscar worthy film
Tough, Emotional and beautifully acted Manchester By the sea proves to be one of my favorite films of the last few years and this is mainly down to the fantastic acting of Casey Affleck.

The film centres on Afflecks character Lee Chandler who receives bad news that his brother has died and must return to his home town to be a guardian for his orphaned nephew. This causes issues with his nephew Patrick as Lee wants to move back to Boston and there is clearly a traumatic reason Lee does not want to stay in Manchester.

Casey was overlooked in the wrongfully dismissed gone baby gone, but I feel here he may finally get the plaudits he deserves and must be a front runner for the Oscars. Affleck gives an emotionally charged nuisanced performance that manages to not only hit you in the feels but plays a reclusive man dealing with trauma with silence and looks......hard to do but he pulls it off.

Michelle Williams although plays nothing but a side character here is captivating in every scene she is in and gives an emotionally charged honest performance.

overall this film is difficult to watch but I found it truly captivating. This is due to the emotionally heavy plot and Oscar worthy performances.