Manchester by the Sea (2016)
7.6
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After the death of his older brother Joe, Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is shocked that Joe has made...
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995)
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John Garrett (27 KP) rated Manchester by the Sea (2016) in Movies
Jul 11, 2017
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.
Gone Baby Gone (2007)
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