Review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) by Melissa M — 08 Feb 2017
Is this a well executed movie? Yes. Is it well written, directed and acted? Yes, yes, yes. Would I recommend it? No. Not to my worst enemy. This kind of surburban tragedy where the nightmares of any thinking parent are realistically and stubbornly writ large in cinematic form seems like a low point for the art of cinema.
We learn nothing. Only that our worst imaginings are shared and are just as bad as we think. Why do critics need to have their hearts ripped out of their chests and served to them as entertainment to think a film is any good?
This review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) was written by Melissa M on 08 Feb 2017.
Manchester by the Sea has generally received very positive reviews.
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