Review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) by Jen U — 03 Mar 2017

Amazing acting by everyone. everyone deserved an oscar. heartbreaking and so real. watch it.

This review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) was written by Jen U on 03 Mar 2017.

Manchester by the Sea has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Matt R (1,999) on 04 Oct 2018

Overrated. Slow. Kinda boring and predictable…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 26 Aug 2018

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