Manchester by the Sea
2016, drama
138 minutes
After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.
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10
2016-09-08
Manchester by the Sea is an emotionally overwhelming film that’s impossible to watch without a heavy heart. Casey Affleck’s breakthrough performance as Lee Chandler is, in a way, shocking and joyful experience. Read more
10
2016-12-08
With its refreshing approach to screenwriting and its powerful lead performances, it is simply not to be missed. Read more
10
David Whitley of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2017-02-02
So much feeling! that develops from this film, mainly due to Casey Affleck’s mesmerizing performance.
10
10
2017-01-25
This is a truly stunning film, and one that will live with me for many years to come. Read more
10
2016-11-26
Manchester by the Sea is superbly written and flawlessly directed by Kenneth Lonergan who captures the grief of one man in the most painful way possible. Read more
10
Ian Crow of All Things Movies UK
2017-01-09
Affleck’s performance is second to none and is brilliantly backed up by a great supporting cast.
9.5
2017-01-20
A remarkably strong film about how you live with grief and guilt... Read more
9.1
Hungry Watching of Hungry Watching
2016-12-05
A tearjerker, no question. But, it’s the kind of cry that will help cleanse your soul and you come out feeling refreshed.
9.0
2017-01-30
Tells a heartrending story with maximum impact. Read more
9.0
2016-12-08
There's a lot more visual storytelling on display here than you might expect from a narrative of this nature, and Lonergan's leading man is required to deliver a largely silent performance. It's not Affleck's dialogue we ultimately remember so much as his moments of silence. Read more
9.0
2016-12-16
An affecting examination of the grieving process brought to life through strong direction and compelling performances. Read more
9.0
2016-12-12
An honestly realized drama about love, loss, grief, and the difficulty of maintaining connections through tragedy... Read more
8.5
2017-01-15
A powerful and engaging drama including the themes of loss, grief and family. Read more
8.3
2017-02-10
It has some amazing acting and its screenplay is tight. Read more
8.0
2017-02-05
Cleverly conceived and incredibly acted; a compelling examination of painful lives portrayed with a striking sense of truthfulness. Read more
8.0
8.0
Jason King of Salty Popcorn
2017-02-02
One of the most harrowing tales of grief that has ever been made.
7.0
2017-01-22
Brilliant acting by Affleck does not hide the film’s melodramatic predictability. Read more
In other languages
10
2017-06-04
Een hartverscheurende ervaring, die weinig kijkers onberoerd zal laten. Read more
10
2017-05-11
Een ijzersterk scenario, fantastische acteurs, een wondermooie en bijzonder passende cinematografie. Read more
10
10
2017-01-13
Somber, maar met perspectief. Hoopvol. Prachtig mooi. Read more
9.0
of Blik Op Film
2017-07-15
Een diepgaand en imponerend drama met overleven als rode draad. Read more
8.5
Marleen Hegeman of De Filmrecensent
2017-02-07
Casey Affleck en Michelle Williams spelen hun personages onvervalst menselijk en overtuigen in elke emotie... Read more
8.0
2017-06-12
Een hartverscheurende film, met een door merg en been-gaande rol voor Casey Affleck... Read more
8.0
2017-05-23
Een niet te missen (zeer emotionele) film... Read more
8.0
2017-01-23
Een mooie film over rouw met prachtig acteerwerk van Casey Affleck. Read more
4.0
2017-02-22
Hebben we dit soort cinema echt nodig om mensen terug naar de bioscopen te lokken? Read more
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