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Manchester By The Sea is a powerful example of acting's ability to connect with its audience.
Casey Affleck's performance is one of the best of the last decade and conveys emotion through intensity and subtle gestures.
The film is a deceptively simple drama that gradually envelops you in its story, breaking your heart as it unfolds.
Affleck's performance earned him numerous awards, including Best Actor.
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The film tells the story of Lee (Casey Affleck), a building caretaker who lives a simple life in the city.
His life takes an unexpected turn when he learns of his brother's death, forcing him to return to his hometown of Manchester.
There he discovers that his brother has given him legal custody of his son. In addition to this news, Lee is forced to re-examine his past and confront the dark secrets that have driven him away from his family and into a deep depression.
The film explores how Lee rebuilds his relationship with his family and confronts his troubled past.
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I am not exaggerating when I say that Affleck's performance is fantastic. Through his eyes, he manages to convey a deep pain and sense of brokenness that comes through in some of the most powerful scenes we've seen in a long time.
In addition, the script excels at immersing the audience in the complex relationships Lee must face, specifically highlighting one of the film's best scenes where he speaks to Michelle Williams.
Although Williams' screen time is brief, her performance is equally impressive.
