Review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) by Piyush I — 05 Mar 2017

Manchester by the sea clearly tells the struggle of a person deeply traumatized by his past. Indeed masterful act by Casey Affleck.

This review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) was written by Piyush I on 05 Mar 2017.

Manchester by the Sea has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Julio Fernando Navas (42) for Cinema Ecuador (42) on 29 Dec 2018

Devastadora y conmovedora en igual medida, Manchester frente al mar es un drama excelentemente dirigido que está al servicio del excepcional…

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This is the one that made me realize I should ignore the critics. As for the movie, when life is that bad - you get help…

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By Paulo C (204) on 02 Nov 2018

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By David B (3,254) on 06 Jan 2019

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I felt a great variety of emotions when watching this movie. I laughed at times, felt hopeful at times, and cried a few times…

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By Brandon L (411) on 31 Dec 2018

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By Dylan F (275) on 14 Dec 2018

The best film to come out of 2016. Casey Affleck turns in one of the greatest cinematic performances of all time…

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By Margarita S (286) on 02 Sep 2018

Beautiful cinematography, use of music, compelling performances…

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By Shiny D (4) on 25 Aug 2018

Me and my mom were sitting on the couch for too long waiting for this to end…

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By Elle P (95) on 16 Dec 2018

FABULOUS! I was mesmerized by this film. I felt like I was reading a novel, there was so much to contemplate and digest…

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