Review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) by Traderjoe9 — 26 Dec 2016

I can't believe viewers rated this movie highly. Although decently acted with adequate cinematography, the story was unredeeming about a man who experienced a significant tragedy but who is given a chance to turn his life around by his older brother who makes him guardian to his son.

The main character is inadequate in dealing with his loss and his opportunity and fails to honor his deceased brother's wishes. We are all familiar with people who are overwhelmed by life's circumstances.

We go to the movies to see shining examples of people who surmount these challenges and point the way turning things around. This movie failed.