Manchester by the Sea is a melancholy destination made worthwhile by an extraordinary performance from Casey Affleck.
One of a deep, sapphire blue quality.
Also, unfortunately, Lees homecoming instantly means that his brother Joe (Kyle Chandler) has passed away.
As it turns out, Joe had a rare heart condition that limited his time on this earth.
Manchester by the Seais a small movie about emotions grander than any hundred million-dollar spectacle.
And unlike most actor-friendly films, the sentiments are never directly stated (or overstated).
Lee cannot even name the demons that could very well chase him to the grave.
He simply refers to them as an it between trips to the bar.
The rest of the ensemble is also given their moments with Lucas Hedges being a real find for Lonergan.
At least not for too long.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
