Good, but not great. The crime-drama aspect is so-so, the family/human-drama interesting, but overdone. Ending is a bit trite.
Robert de Niro is OK and James Franco is surprisingly good. Frances McDormand and Eliza Dushku are solid in their roles, though have little screentime.
This review of City by the Sea (2002) was written by Grant S on 25 Mar 2012.
City by the Sea has generally received mixed reviews.
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