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Manchester by the Sea

Manchester by the Sea

2016
Drama
2h 17m
An uncle is forced to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy's father dies. (imdb)

Directed by:

Kenneth Lonergan

Screenwriter:

Kenneth Lonergan

Starring:

Matthew Broderick, Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Gretchen Mol, Heather Burns, Tate Donovan, Kyle Chandler, Kara Hayward, Erica McDermott, Lucas Hedges, Anna Baryshnikov, C.J. Wilson

Genre:

Drama

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Manchester by the Sea

2016
Drama
2h 17m
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sellissellis
Rated 03 Dec 2016
92
92nd
Can we start calling Lonergan a master? What to appreciate : Casey Affleck's performance. The restraint, the internalization. The characters, with mannerisms like shallow water above vulnerability and pain. But the water never dissipates. The details : three framed photos we don't need to see to understand. The meat in the freezer. The window views. Things that blew me away: the dream at the end. The final shot. Most profound line of dialogue in 2016 : "I can't beat it." A fleeting masterpiece.
Rated 03 Dec 2016
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 05 Jan 2017
4
70th
Not all wounds eventually heal, especially when you keep picking at them. Lee's inability to forgive himself for the sins and mistakes of his youth keeps him stuck in a holding pattern, forever at arm's length to those who would otherwise embrace him. It's necessarily a sad film, but in a way that feels open to the possibility of love and happiness, even if those remain out of reach for those unwilling to grasp at them. Affleck has never been better.
Rated 05 Jan 2017
kasperlKasperL
Rated 23 Jan 2017
80
86th
A kick in the guts. The story structure (flashbacks triggered by places and memories) is elegant, and Affleck - who owns the role as a chronically devastated wreck of a man - almost surpasses his work in 'The Assassination of Jesse James...'. By the way, if 'Manchester by the Sea' has you buttered up for even more pain and awkwardness and raw emotion, then look no further than Lonergan's previous work, 'Margaret'.
Rated 23 Jan 2017
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 18 Dec 2016
90
90th
Casey Affleck shines with a very subtle brilliance, putting him at a high contender for Best Actor. Manchester By the Sea is pretty well-shot and pretty well-written, but all-in-all its a vehicle for its simply stunning cast. Is it Oscar-bait? Yeah... but its damn good Oscar-bait.
Rated 18 Dec 2016
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 03 Apr 2017
95
83rd
This is actually really well-made. Casey Affleck is obviously the biggest stand-out of the cast. He was very convincing as a depressed individual dealing with a rough past and events to a point where I was completely convinced he was depressed. Hands down one of his best performances. Lucas Hedges was pretty good, and the rest of the cast was convincing too. Lonergan is a very talented director as well. Overall a very realistic and honest movie. I would say it's at least worth looking into.
Rated 03 Apr 2017
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 30 Jan 2017
7
58th
Much like Lonergan's debut, this heartfelt story is filled with authentic characters and dialogue that resonate with nuance and understated pathos. Its misplaced focus, though, makes the film fall short of its intended impact, favouring Affleck's relationship with his bratty nephew and departed brother - a totally wasted Kyle Chandler - rather than his estranged ex-wife. At only 20-odd minutes, I feel Shawn Christensen's similarly themed 'Curfew' attempted the same to a more successful degree.
Rated 30 Jan 2017
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 27 Jan 2017
82
91st
I can't believe Casey and Ben Affleck are brothers.
Rated 27 Jan 2017
bofbof
Rated 26 Feb 2017
84
91st
9 Hollywood directors out of 10 (and 99 producers out of a 100) would have fouled this up, would have snuck in a redemptive arc, a big emotional reclamation scene, etc. Lonergan isn't afraid to put stasis on screen, and Affleck walks around like a spring wound so tight it's long since rusted shut.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 29 Jan 2017
6
81st
A smart, bleak and grounded character study that eschews cliches on all fronts -- structure, narration and character. I do not agree that the script is tonally inconsistent or lacking a climax. The dry humour never overwhelms the growing sense of loss and frustration, all of which lingers long after the credits roll; and Lonergan never betrays the story by commuting his main character's self-imposed prison sentence through the discovery of some hidden path to redemption.
Rated 29 Jan 2017
jthuskyjthusky
Rated 24 Jan 2017
97
99th
I'm from Massachusetts, born and raised. I went through trauma in Massachusetts. It is impossible for a movie to be more accurate about going through trauma in Massachusetts.
Rated 24 Jan 2017
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 08 Jan 2017
100
90th
I had to watch this twice to fully appreciate it. One of the most nuanced films I can recall and Casey Affleck's performance in this is one of the best I've ever seen. For those who weren't fully captivated by this film: try watching it again. It'll get ya.
Rated 08 Jan 2017
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 17 Dec 2016
8
80th
A sad story about a man who can't overcome an event in his past that haunts him, even when presented with opportunities for renewal. Despite the fact that it's really sad and makes you feel crushingly depressed, there are several moments of levity interspersed throughout, and the tone of the film is really down-to-earth and warmhearted. It also does flashbacks really well, which is a tricky thing to pull off. Normally flashbacks annoy me, but in this film they're seamless.
Rated 17 Dec 2016
darrenDarren
Rated 10 Oct 2016
92
94th
Every ounce of dialogue is important and feels so natural There's a moment in the film where they've just returned from the father's funeral and Lucas Hedges' friends are fighting about Star Trek,Lucas gf interrupts them and says do you think that's appropriate to be talking about now? and Hedges response is perfect"I like Star Trek".Cuz as someone who lost a parent at an early age,sometimes all you wanna do is fuck around with friends and not focus on it.Call it a defense mechanism who cares.
Rated 10 Oct 2016
djrossdjross
Rated 15 May 2017
65
71st
Front-loading the story with so many tragedies and melodramas is at odds with the goal of (seeking and gaining approval for) quietly observing subtle details, avoiding contrived redemptions, and so on. At its best when reflecting on contemporary intergenerational relations: the approach here is gentler than MARGARET, and so perhaps less penetrating, but not without insight. In short, has something of the odour of a "worthy film", but falls at the upper end of that particular Hollywood spectrum.
Rated 15 May 2017
staryarabbistaryarabbi
Rated 13 Feb 2017
80
79th
About the loss of tradition & sense of measure on how to behave in human relations. Every1 is ignorant on problematic ethical issues and can't deliver the "law" neither a sense of what is "right". They rely on materialistic-egoistic principles avoiding sacrifice & solidarity which became our modern reality: we completely lost the ability to act morally & traditionally, think about nephew's materialist apathy, Lee's escapism & Randi's emotional weaknes. Very bleak & strong in its naturalism.
Rated 13 Feb 2017
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 25 Jan 2017
80
90th
its lack of catharsis is certainly not for everyone, and more than once it veers somewhat off course and out of focus, leaving more interesting characters underused while needlessly elaborating on trivia. but the core remains intact, finishing on a rare note of cinematic honesty: some things you can not come back from. p.s.: if you ever feel like punching some dude in the face, new england obviously has no concept of assault charges.
Rated 25 Jan 2017
domahdomah
Rated 14 Dec 2016
92
93rd
The scene with the baby carriage was incredible, the incredible emotional weight of both characters just all over their faces.
Rated 14 Dec 2016
feublofeublo
Rated 09 Aug 2018
80
58th
This film really surprised me with it's attention to detail and ability to not throw away such a moving script for some sort of fascinating relief we seek from tragedy. The characters can become real personable when you realize the emotional toll this movie has and it is certainly a remarkable Casey performance.
Rated 09 Aug 2018
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 27 Jul 2017
99
99th
Haven't felt as in the mindset of a character while watching a movie in a long time
Rated 27 Jul 2017
coinquatroCoinQuatro
Rated 30 Mar 2017
95
98th
Definitely earned its MTV video music award for Tomaso Albinoni's Adagio in G minor.
Rated 30 Mar 2017
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 19 Mar 2017
80
79th
The younger actors take it down a notch. I don't blame them one bit- Those are hard scenes to pull off and even more so with the lack of experience inherent to actors of their age. In any other movie they'd be great, but this movie has Affleck and Williams and THAT scene. Fuck. I've been listening to "If you wanna be happy" by Jimmy Soul for the last month just to avoid killing myself and spawning more movies like Manchester by the Sea. Wait... would that be so bad? (Jimmy Soul says it would.)
Rated 19 Mar 2017
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 05 Mar 2017
73
88th
Lonegan remains adept at mixing in humor with his tragedy. Affleck is very convincing as a broken man dealing with even more dumped onto him. It feels real and believable and that in itself is an achievement above many.
Rated 05 Mar 2017
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 27 Feb 2017
80
89th
Lonergan's script unfolds at just the right pace--it's neither confusing nor spoon fed and we understand a little more about all of the characters with each scene. And while it's certainly heavy material, it deftly includes humor and levity in a way that feels much more natural and realistic than the way most directors would have handled the story.
Rated 27 Feb 2017
twincinematwincinema
Rated 25 Feb 2017
85
85th
A film about grief that is frustrating in the lack of communication between characters. The scenes between Lee and Patrick come to no understanding, solely because of Lee's inability to escape his pain. It is a film about grief that slowly builds and builds, but never gives the satisfying release of closure.
Rated 25 Feb 2017
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 24 Feb 2017
90
95th
Manchester by the Sea is impressive, in part, because of what it doesn't do. It doesn't delve into depression porn. It doesn't seek satisfying redemption for its characters. It doesn't make Affleck self destruct. It doesn't fall to dramatic monologues to make its waves. Lonergan has proven his talent in the past, but this latest work is so quietly moving in a way that is depressingly foreign to most films in recent past.
Rated 24 Feb 2017
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 22 Feb 2017
85
77th
White Dudes with Unconfronted Trauma, Anger, and Sadness Repressed Under Layers of Masculine-Performance and Stoicism
Rated 22 Feb 2017
malcymMalcym
Rated 20 Feb 2017
9
97th
Magnificent, one of the finest American films in a few years.The cast is flawless but Affleck's performance is one for the books. One moment, featuring Michelle Williams, slammed into me like a bullet train somewhere in the middle of the picture and left me physically shaking. In fact, I warn you now - avoid spoilers for this beautiful film.
Rated 20 Feb 2017
patmanpatman
Rated 12 Feb 2017
81
94th
An incredible, raw and powerful story. It's so beautifully constructed in the way it patiently keeps adding complexity and understanding to a seemingly straight-forward story. The characters are both strong and genuine, elevated by the quietly and affecting performances from the actors, especially Affleck is amazing and a well deserved nomination for an Oscar. It truly delivers some sucker-punching emotional scenes, but can't help but struggle through other parts of the story.
Rated 12 Feb 2017
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 12 Jan 2017
95
97th
A triumphant look at guilt and grief and being unable to forgive oneself. Affleck leads a wonderful cast of people doing fantastic work. Every character feels lived in and realistic. While The overwhelming amounts of sadness are counterbalanced with some well placed humor, the story cares more about staying true to the characters instead of adding feel good moments or gigantic character shifts to manipulate audiences, or awards voters, into feeling good.
Rated 12 Jan 2017
blakeengelBlakeEngel
Rated 27 Nov 2016
10
93rd
Lonergan finally matures? Rewatching his previous movies, I see that Manchester was better than I realized. The flashback structure actually works because it's not about exposition, it's about putting us in Lee's (Affleck) perspective. Brutally emotional, again jumping between random moments that don't always seem to arc, but add up in a way that more accurately reflects life. Performances are beautiful, direction is straightforward and works. Can't wait to see what he does next.
Rated 27 Nov 2016
basedoneBasedOne
Rated 31 Dec 2017
9
85th
Wow.
Rated 31 Dec 2017
digsfdigsf
Rated 28 Dec 2017
92
96th
Painful, heartbreaking. The wallow stays with you and it follows. Great performances. No bad words to say about the film.
Rated 28 Dec 2017
amirmovieamirmovie
Rated 07 Sep 2017
83
70th
It has a strong emotional impact, which is implied very gentle and gradually in the plot, which is fare enough.
Rated 07 Sep 2017
dresd_r_e_s_
Rated 09 Jul 2017
4
90th
Maybe somewhat predictable but it slowly unravels into a very honest and open story. Powerperformance by Affleck, but both Hedges, Williams and Chandler delivers great performances as well. The directing is solid, but the real beauty is in the editing. The flashbacks are brilliantly intertwined and contributes excellently to the deeper and deeper hole of emotions that is being dug. *Very Good
Rated 09 Jul 2017
shalevshalev
Rated 02 Jun 2017
83
70th
A solid relentless drama, with some strong moments in it, but still something was missing for this to be forged into a cohesive fleshed out human story.
Rated 02 Jun 2017
susie_mauvesusie-mauve
Rated 22 Mar 2017
88
75th
Touching, to say the least. It's a beautiful and realistic portrayal of grief, pain, anguish and regret. Michelle WIlliams is simply amazing, whilst Casey Affleck can really pull off the emotionally wrecked man. I'll be keeping an eye on Lonergan, this film revealed some pretty big potential.
Rated 22 Mar 2017
yiannosYiannos
Rated 18 Mar 2017
60
48th
Lonergan is obviously talented, but his insistence on dedramatization to subtly subvert expectations with Manchester ends up producing a two dimensional work that is contrived and too eager to please. Affleck is very good as an emotionally wounded man prone to aggressive outbursts: we sense his rage and feel his pain, but Lonergan quickly spins his wheels after establishing the major character arcs and allows Affleck's listlessness to define the film's path. Not a wise move.
Rated 18 Mar 2017
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 08 Mar 2017
90
94th
A superb performance from Affleck, and matching performances from the rest of the cast, help bring the emotional side of the script to life, a powerful exploration of dealing with guilt and responsibility and the various social and emotional weights attached to that. The real beauty in the film is that, as heavy as the material can be, it never turns to melodrama always resting on a slightly morbid but humane sense of humour to ease the heaviness without undermining it.
Rated 08 Mar 2017
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 26 Feb 2017
94
95th
Are assholes assholes because they've been through shitty times, because they are surrounded by shitty influences, or because they grew up in Boston? No clear answer is given, and the non-linear storytelling makes the search for that answer all the more profound and enigmatic.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
le_mamile mami
Rated 25 Feb 2017
70
66th
This is very much an okay movie. Performances are in general pretty good except Casey Affleck who gives his best performance since The Assaniation of Jesse James. However story is unremarkable and filled with cliches. It is supposed be a touching story but it did not give me that feeling when I left the theatre even if I liked the story and film in general.
Rated 25 Feb 2017
beer94Beer94
Rated 15 Feb 2017
77
88th
So raw yet nuanced, this is such an elegantly structured tapestry of emotions and grief and Affleck truly shines and is worthy of the Oscar nod. With the long running time, you'd think there'd be pacing issues, but I became so enthralled in the story that I wanted certain subplots to be even more fleshed out and explored. However, those long sequences punctuated with lingering pauses give the whole story more weight and make it painstakingly real.
Rated 15 Feb 2017
neonmanNeonman
Rated 12 Feb 2017
72
44th
Rather well made from scene to scene, especially as these scenes are often quite short and add up all these impressions to the overall film, though the film seems to eventually stumble to its conclusion, offering only an experience of watching people being miserable without much point or catharsis -- if I weren't so partial to watching people acting miserable, I'd give this a lower score.
Rated 12 Feb 2017
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 11 Feb 2017
60
21st
Affleck really captures his character, but Manchester by the Sea remains a dull, dreary affair. I never actually came to care for any of the characters, and the entire story felt pointless to me. As a character study of grief and the inability to move on, this film works, but it is not interesting, and it is not entertaining.
Rated 11 Feb 2017
mspraguemsprague
Rated 04 Feb 2017
90
96th
So much sadness and heartbreak. Casey Affleck is very good in this.
Rated 04 Feb 2017
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 28 Jan 2017
85
98th
Brilliant.
Rated 28 Jan 2017
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 28 Jan 2017
84
73rd
Uneven drama ultimately succeeds as well as it does thanks to the performances; Hedges is a revelation, bringing depth and nuance to a teenage brat, but it is Affleck and Williams' searing, painful and pained performances which are the centrepiece - Affleck's intensely contained performance is particularly discomforting to witness. Unfortunately the dovetailing narrative style only works fitfully; sometimes revealing narrative exposition in too obvious ways.
Rated 28 Jan 2017
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 27 Jan 2017
80
75th
There is a high point just under halfway through this movie that is so good, so effective, that a lot of the remainder of the movie kind of pales in comparison. My one complaint about this otherwise fantastic movie. Casey Affleck may be getting the bulk of the praise, and rightly so, but I'm also really happy to see Lucas Hedges get an Oscar nomination - for me, it's his performance that stole the show.
Rated 27 Jan 2017
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 26 Jan 2017
9
91st
Manchester by the Sea is certainly one of the best films of 2016 and I hope it receives the recognition that it deserves. Casey Affleck gives the performance of his career and the scenes that he shares with the underused Michelle Williams are truly heartbreaking. Lucas Hedges is a worthy mention too and he has a bright future ahead of him. There are subplots and characters that I wanted to see explored further but overall Ken Longergan crafts an incredibly raw and brutally real experience.
Rated 26 Jan 2017
matija_dMatija D
Rated 24 Jan 2017
86
89th
This one is a very strong and raw life drama with excellent Casey Affleck who is thrilling in his main role. Even though its over 2 hours long, time passes quickly with quality movies like this one.
Rated 24 Jan 2017
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 24 Jan 2017
80
80th
Unsentimental character study of a lost soul unable to reconcile his past or move on with his life. Many of his problems result from a self-centred carelessness he's either unaware of or unable to come to terms with. Either way, he's not an easy character to like, but more importantly he seems authentic, thanks to a terrifically earthy and naturalistic script by director Lonergan, which provides the driving force behind Casey Affleck's amazing central performance.
Rated 24 Jan 2017
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 24 Jan 2017
80
90th
Good grief. (IT'S A TRAGEDY, CHARLIE BROWN!)
Rated 24 Jan 2017
charlieCharlie
Rated 23 Jan 2017
90
96th
Affleck is unbelievable. You can literally feel what he is going through. Lonergan made something special here that clearly deserves all the attention it gets.
Rated 23 Jan 2017
ocelotOcelot
Rated 28 Dec 2016
90
97th
the most Boston movie ever made. staggering, stunning, hauntingly beautiful. time has only made me grow fonder of its brilliance.
Rated 28 Dec 2016
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 20 Dec 2016
72
36th
I read a lot since I saw it and I see what the reviewers saw intellectually. But never did I see it emotionally. Maybe the movie never had a change with me because of the uniformly praise and the fact, that it always looked like the ultimate movie of white privilege (which it isn't and yet...) For me MbtS is a showoff of a movie that tries very hard to score with its natural tone that, ironically, comes from a place of pure intellect and calculation. Also: It's not THAT smart.
Rated 20 Dec 2016
stuie299stuie299
Rated 20 Dec 2016
90
90th
A hard film to rate. If I was a parent I would have been absolutely gutted and given this an automatic 100. Watched it with my mom who's aunt faced a similar fate to Affleck's three kids and she was in tears. The thing about this one though, is just how accurate it's depictions are about how men deal with emotions. The cast is brilliant. Affleck and Hedges in particular. The whole thing down to setting is just super realistic. Not my favorite this year, but still a very worthy Oscar contender.
Rated 20 Dec 2016
filliganFilligan
Rated 13 Dec 2016
89
75th
I have a soft spot for dramatic stories that revolve heavily around grief and that approach their subject matter with the highest respect for realism. It would've been tantalizing for Lonergan to Hollywoodize the ending, but he stays honest to the brilliant characters he's crafted. Casey Affleck -- I mean, wow. When an actor can deliver an emotional gut-punch with just his face, it's worth a standing ovation. The whole cast is great, in fact, and the writing is incredible.
Rated 13 Dec 2016
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 10 Jul 2024
80
85th
This movie has so many moods. It reminds us that life can take many turns. Such great acting from the entire cast here, and Casey Affleck really suits the role of the quietly suffering Lee. I liked that not every issue had a magical movie solution. Sometimes you see the path a character should take, but they do not, and that is what makes the plot so captivating. A subdued movie that hits really hard.
Rated 10 Jul 2024
ysincYSinc
Rated 30 Nov 2021
76
80th
-Caseys performance +Story +Style
Rated 30 Nov 2021
ytadelYtadel
Rated 22 Feb 2020
5
57th
Just a brutally dire experience; the cinematic equivalent of seeing a dog get hit by a car in front of its owner for two-plus hours. Now to be certain it has naturalistic dialogue, lived-in authentic performances and keen enough observations on grief, loss, and human nature. But like a well-performed root canal that doesn’t mean I ever want to experience it again. Chubby Matthew Broderick shows up 100 minutes in in a sheer “WTF it’s Matthew Broderick” moment of immersion-shattering.
Rated 22 Feb 2020
st_bernaSt. Berna
Rated 18 Dec 2019
85
83rd
Bir insanın hayatta yaşayabileceği en büyük acıyı yaşamış, nefes alan ölü bir adamın hikayesini anlatan sade, soğuk, gerçekçi, iç burkan bir film. 8 verecektim elim gitmedi. Güzel film.
Rated 18 Dec 2019
lenaclena_c
Rated 23 Apr 2018
5
92nd
All movies can't be the same, but I wish that some others would learn something from this very authentic dialogue, honest emotions, sense of situation and at times very real but yet awkward moments. No cheesy "Hollywood-feel" in this one. Awesome performances. *Very good
Rated 23 Apr 2018
jacobclark12jacobclark12
Rated 08 Apr 2018
94
91st
Manchester by the Sea is one of the most emotionally powerful films of the decade. Kenneth Lonergan paints a realistic portrait of grief that numbs the soul while also showing that getting over loss is not a necessity in the grieving process. Affleck, Williams, and Hedges give some of the subtlest yet brilliant performances of their respective careers and have great chemistry on screen. I could have watched another three movies about this story, and with its length that is saying something.
Rated 08 Apr 2018
ieuandpIeuanDP
Rated 25 Mar 2018
85
86th
Genuinely really moved by this. It's rare to see unresolved grief portrayed in such a lucid way. The shades of someone so broken and wound up with tension are captured perfectly, so every bit of emotion that breaks through the cracks feels organic. The non-linearity of the storytelling doesn't feel at all manipulative either - it's all raw and grounded in everyday life.
Rated 25 Mar 2018
halilkyhalilky
Rated 04 Mar 2018
96
95th
A superb movie about an introverted person who gives up on living. The film deserves to be highly appreciated.
Rated 04 Mar 2018
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 22 Jan 2018
70
56th
A bumpy but very much realistic emotional trajectory given a lot more weight with the surprisingly fleshed-out backdrop and great acting all across the board. Needs rewatch
Rated 22 Jan 2018
afifchoirulafifchoirul
Rated 16 Jan 2018
80
35th
Awesome life drama. Thats a great performance right there, when it is so compelling, so real, not exagerrating, Casey Affleck lifts the whole movie my opinion. Well deserved Oscar.
Rated 16 Jan 2018
cetincelikcetincelik
Rated 28 Dec 2017
90
91st
Ağır dram.
Rated 28 Dec 2017
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 09 Nov 2017
86
92nd
I think its a shame that Casey Affleck tainted this film by being such a bad person off-camera. It's really solid film-making. The movie is tragic, but there also some very light, human moments that prevent it from being a total slog. My point is, the movie doesn't rest on Casey Affleck's shoulders. He got most of the praise, but the movie is very good outside of what he brought to it.
Rated 09 Nov 2017
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 16 Oct 2017
79
70th
2016's Oscar bait. Sure, it's a decent movie, but it's also a little slow and just not super memorable. The story is compelling, the acting is good, but underneath it's got an indescribable bland quality that holds it back. I feel like Affleck's superhuman stoicism makes it awful hard to relate to him here.
Rated 16 Oct 2017
bentienbentien
Rated 08 Oct 2017
70
75th
Should have been so much better. The acting is perfect, and the atmosphere is just right, but it could have done without painting with such broad brushes.
Rated 08 Oct 2017
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 24 Sep 2017
6
52nd
Just did not resonate with me. Don't get me wrong, it was decent but I have no desire to talk about or watch it again.
Rated 24 Sep 2017
daphnlDaph_NL
Rated 27 Aug 2017
40
17th
Manchester By The Sea was boring. It was too long, too uneventful. They used the flashbacks for the audience to get to know the main character. Apparently they didn't think it was necessary for him to speak at all. If you want to make a good movie, don't do it like that. It is annoying. 40/100.
Rated 27 Aug 2017
armilioArmilio
Rated 19 Aug 2017
65
44th
There are great scenes, like the meeting between the two lovers in the middle of the street, where no words was right and there was too much things to say, or no things to say at all. But in the end it's a moody film about a little common folk sad story, if we needed one more. I grow up being apathetic with that.
Rated 19 Aug 2017
luordluord
Rated 03 Aug 2017
73
78th
It could've been shorter but it's difficult to argue with the incredible performances.
Rated 03 Aug 2017
prowlerprowler
Rated 17 Jun 2017
77
78th
gutpunchingly good
Rated 17 Jun 2017
toddsaltertoddsalter
Rated 15 May 2017
91
80th
Sometimes we need to be reminded of the tragedies that could befall us at any moment. And that reminder can spur inspiration and hope.
Rated 15 May 2017
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 07 May 2017
91
92nd
A lot funnier than I expected
Rated 07 May 2017
dulbebdulbeb
Rated 07 May 2017
100
97th
As lovely as it is heartbreaking.
Rated 07 May 2017
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 25 Apr 2017
98
99th
Definitely my favorite out of the Oscar movies this past year. Casey Affleck won a well-deserved Oscar for he was not only VERY depressed in this movie, he was also caring and empathetic. Honestly one of my favorite movies. I thought all of the acting was phenomenal. I don't really see how Michelle Williams was nominated. Yes, she is very talented actress and she was really good in this role, but she was legit in the movie like 35 mins. I honestly loved it.
Rated 25 Apr 2017
hajikarimihajikarimi
Rated 16 Apr 2017
90
59th
Very bitter super sad
Rated 16 Apr 2017
calumrhysCalumRhys
Rated 10 Apr 2017
86
61st
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.
Rated 10 Apr 2017
beautyblissBeautyBliss
Rated 28 Mar 2017
85
79th
Affleck deserved the Oscar 100%. One of the most depressing movies you've likely seen lately.
Rated 28 Mar 2017
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 15 Mar 2017
60
45th
With an interesting first and an increasingly redundant last half, it's an uneven experience, definitely brought down by the length and the screenwriting inadequacies but vindicated by the genuine emotion and intentions. The reckless abandon with which Lonergan initially moves from subplot to subplot ends up substituted by filler shots and a stagnant, even repetitive storyline. Eventually the faithfully stoic mood seemed both a strength and a weakness, some tense moments the definite highlight.
Rated 15 Mar 2017
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 12 Mar 2017
76
58th
The life and times of angry, depressed jerks.
Rated 12 Mar 2017
gynalmgynalm
Rated 10 Mar 2017
85
95th
Although the pace is a little bit slow it is a great and unusual drama. Excellent acting and directing. One of the best movies of the year
Rated 10 Mar 2017
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 10 Mar 2017
4
55th
lonergan never really seems fully comfortable doing anything cinematically beyond just staying out of the way and letting his actors flourish (iow he needs to learn his limitations), but he's among the finest dramatists you yanks have got and i'm grateful he's chosen this medium to tell his stories. a thousand small details here add up to so much by the end, and the way he resists easy catharsis at every turn is super refreshing. don't get me wrong, this is no MARGARET, but it's weighty shit.
Rated 10 Mar 2017
agrahamagraham
Rated 08 Mar 2017
85
42nd
Great acting, great characters. Definitely one of my favorite slice of life like movies.
Rated 08 Mar 2017
roberobe
Rated 07 Mar 2017
75
68th
a bit odd
Rated 07 Mar 2017
evranaevrana
Rated 07 Mar 2017
64
35th
An interesting, moody piece about how tragedy pervades our lifes and how sometimes it is impossible to leave it behind. It has all around great acting and Affleck definitely deserved the Oscar. I can see the merit in Lonergan's movies; but they don't talk to me much honestly. I enjoyed Mol's character too. It shows how fickle beauty is; Mol was like personification of sexiness in Broadwalk Empire and by just changing the demeanor you can create the dullest person from the same material.
Rated 07 Mar 2017
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 28 Feb 2017
8
86th
sets and follows through, rich with naunce and carried by affleck expertly. (i hope he didn't do it. i won't google anything.)
Rated 28 Feb 2017
mandymandy
Rated 25 Feb 2017
8
92nd
Slow but powerful drama. Casey Affleck oozes pain and sadness, but it is never overplayed and there is no fix, so this is a hard watch.
Rated 25 Feb 2017
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 25 Feb 2017
76
69th
I might have hyped this one up too much, but I thought this was a good not great drama. Affleck is good (maybe not award winning) as is Hedges. Michelle Williams steals the scenes she is in. Lonergan's cameo is funny. Has incredibly sad moments, but also funny ones.
Rated 25 Feb 2017
cgcorecgcore
Rated 22 Feb 2017
72
83rd
neat quiet drama.. beautifully written and directed. not much to say about affleck. marvellous.
Rated 22 Feb 2017
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 22 Feb 2017
86
94th
A rare film that intelligently and delicately captures the elusive, intangible, and ever-perplexing emotion of grief and the equally perplexing manner by which to handle it. Its gloomy tone and bittersweet progression serve well to handle a narrative that, in any incapable pair of hands, otherwise runs the risk of being overly maudlin. The final product is instead an uncomfortably authentic testament to the inner turmoil that eats away at one when left unaddressed. Surpassed my expectations.
Rated 22 Feb 2017
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 21 Feb 2017
63
61st
The film goes completely overboard when explaining Casey Afflecks past. A lesser tragedy would have worked just as well and it left me completely cold. Not even Euripides would create a tragedy on this level. He would know better.
Rated 21 Feb 2017
damildamil
Rated 21 Feb 2017
80
90th
So much of its strength is built on emotion, and that's difficult to articulate. But yeah, it's a very good, interesting rumination on grief and parenthood and more. It's a gorgeous-looking film that really captures its environment. Affleck is excellent, and this has got to be the best performance I've ever seen from him. The rest of the cast are great, too. I don't know what else to say about it, except if you want a real, honest, human movie, you would do well to seek this out.
Rated 21 Feb 2017
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 20 Feb 2017
85
92nd
How much pain can one man endure in one lifetime and how can he recover? That's a question that's proposed in this character study and don't expect any resolution to this bittersweet character study. Casey Affleck and the entire cast turns in memorable performances of a lifetime. The first reaction to the setting is to roll your eyes considering an Affleck is involved. The entire coastline is a character and a poignant note to this tale. Casey Affleck is without a doubt the more talented.
Rated 20 Feb 2017
jaiguyJaiGuy
Rated 20 Feb 2017
85
83rd
This is probably my second favourite movie of 2016 after Everybody Wants Some. Casey Affleck was perfect, and the story was told masterfully. The kid Patrick (Lucas Hedges) will definitely get the statue for best supporting actor.
Rated 20 Feb 2017
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 19 Feb 2017
74
74th
pretty heartbreaking
Rated 19 Feb 2017
mkellinsmkellins
Rated 16 Feb 2017
60
54th
There's a lot going on in the film, and the somewhat convoluted timeline doesn't help. Pruning the story a bit could have made the film and characters easier to relate to. Overall it is a nice film but sadly a lot of it felt rushed and shallow.
Rated 16 Feb 2017

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