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Manchester by the Sea by: Kevin Ziegemeier Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams
Rated R
Rating scale
3 Screws... EXCELLENT, A MUST SEE
2 Screws... Good, Wait for video release
1 screw... Average, Wait for Net ix release
You’ve been screwed...
do not waste your time or money
Wehrenberg Theatres
Town Square 12 Cine
7805 Highway N, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
(636) 625-1209
Regal Cinemas O’Fallon 14 900 Caledonia Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368
(844) 462-7342
Wehrenberg Theatres
Mid Rivers 14 Cine
1220 Mid Rivers Mall, St Peters, MO 63376
(636) 279-2734
WENTZVILLE TOWER 12
100 Wentzville Bluffs Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 279-2734
Wehrenberg Theatres
St. Charles Stadium 18 Cine 1830 S 1st Capitol Dr St. Charles, MO 63303
It is that time of year.......Oscar season. For the people who live on the east or west coast, they have the opportunity to see movies that never make it to the theatres in the Midwest. Often times, it is these movies that get nominated for an Academy Award. Many people in the Midwest see the list of Oscar nominated movies and have never heard of several of the movies. By the time we have the opportunity to see these movies, all the award shows are over and the awards have been handed out.
Fortunately for some of these low budget movies, the story and acting are so good, they get released in the Midwest theatres for us to see before the award shows. Manchester By The Sea is one of these low budget movies that has been nominated for several awards this year.
In Manchester By The Sea, Lee Chandler (Casey Af eck) makes a living as a handy- man at a Boston apartment building. He is single, lives in a single room in the base- ment, and spends his evenings drinking alone at the corner bar. His life of solitude takes a detour when he is informed that his brother has passed away. Since his brother was a single father raising a 15 year old son, Lee needed to return home to make the funeral arrangements. After the funeral, Lee is informed that his brother had made him the legal guardian of his son.
While trying to deal the wishes of his deceased brother, Lee is forced to confront his past. A past that haunts him. A past that has driven him to his life of seclusion. He is con icted between the responsibility thrust upon him and the past he cannot get away from.
I do not get emotional in the theatre.....no matter how sad or depressing the story. However, this movie brought me to the brink of tears. My wife was crying and several other people in the theatre were crying as well. This movie will make you confront your worst fear. The story is sad and tragic. Unfortunately there is no happy ending.
A movie like this is not for everyone. There are no car chases, explosions, or under- lying love stories, but I do recommend it. Do not let the 137 minute run time scare you off. The story is well-paced, the acting is excellent, and the end will leave you wanting more. The Oscar nominations are well deserved.
I give Manchester By The Sea... 3 enthusiastic screws!
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