Review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) by Trailesque — 03 Feb 2017

This film has garnered a lot of attention and critical praise, and has shot Casey Affleck's stock sky-high. There is nothing particularly ground-breaking going on here, just solid, straightforward drama about regular people in Massachusetts.

I have to say thou that it is probably a tad overrated. Casey Affleck plays a handyman who is unexpectedly handed the task of being a father figure for his teenage nephew, and as the story develops, we start to see the horribly painful past that has been weighing on him and pressuring him to act out.

The star keeps a straight face throughout most of the show, which is appropriate for a tale of secret sorrow and repressed emotions. It is heartening that this kind of flick can be a hit in today's era.