Manchester by the Sea

why didn't the guy get help? Life is worth living. There are crisis prevention hotlines on the phone or online. No one has to live like that. Its not my kind of movie, watch it if that's your thing, but don't be afraid to get help. People care about you.

A sad, slow-moving drama punctuated with sardonic humour that works due in large part to Casey Affleck's subtle yet powerful performance. The pace of the film is its biggest drawback, which has the potential to deter audience members. Having said that, patience is rewarded as the story unfolds to reveal interesting--and broken--characters. Perhaps this is more of an auteur's mistake. Kenneth Lonergan's writing and direction has yielded an effective drama that takes a little too long to get going and a little too long to get there. All the same, it's worth watching if only Michelle Williams' handful of compelling scenes.

Quite frankly, the most booooooring film I've seen in the past 20 years, and that's because I can't remember any movie before that. Unfortunately, it is not possible to attribute 0 stars.