Taking place in the films namesake town located in Massachusetts. "Manchester by the Sea" is a breathtaking powerful film detailing what a midlife crisis is and the effects they have on people close to one another. Deeply moving and powerful film, "Manchester by the Sea" is a film for the ages, it's quite possibly one of the decade's finest works.
Some of the greatest performances i've seen by a predominantly male cast. Casey Affleck does an excellent job with the lead. Affleck boasts onscreen with a rare powerful execution of extreme proportions.
Still trying to make his mark, Lucas Hedges, (Afflecks' onscreen nephew) is terrific. His character, a teenager, who has some coping difficulties due to a family tragedy. As the film progresses, he goes out of his shell becoming in a way, extroverted than before.
Co-Starring in the film, Michelle Williams, playing (Afflecks ex-wife), perfectly measures up to the dramatic aspects of the film.
The emotional intensity is huge. You can feel that between the conflicts with the characters in the film.
Screenwriter of the Scorsese hit film "Gangs of New York", Kenneth Lonergan, makes a "Hallmark" esque film (setting wise) but it's way better than if it were on that T.V channel.
Romantic comedy lovers and fans of the acclaimed (Boyhood) will fall prey to this dramatic, heartwarming (at times) emotional film. Moviegoers with the taste of dark comedy and romance with an edge will love this film and all that it signifies.
Rate: A
Directed By: Kenneth Lonergan
Starring: Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, with Matthew Broderick, Tate Donovan, and C.J Wilson,
MPAA Rating: R (for language throughout and some sexual content)
Runtime: 2 Hours and 17 Minutes
