The male lead's acting skills are unquestionable, and the story feels real. But I don't think it's a very good work in terms of movies alone. The plot moves like a stagnant water, without even a little bit of ups and downs, there is never hope, maybe this is what the movie wants to express.
There seems to be too much powerlessness in life. Chicken soup is something only fools drink. It's just that pure misery can't create depth. "Les Miserables" can be regarded as the originator of "Les Miserables". The story is indeed tragic, but the theme is still love, forgiveness, and rise.
And "Manchester by the Sea", after the fire, the male protagonist has been repenting, by endlessly torturing himself. I think this is really the most basic and stupid way.
There are innumerable ways to redeem yourself, from good to evil, and from insensitive. It's like there is a big hole in the heart. Some people build a door to isolate everything, and some people fill it in and enrich it again.
I have been looking forward to the movie ending like "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", a big turning point. Just like every child expects, all stories have a happy ending. Or I am too young, in fact, the appearance of life depends to a large extent on your choice. And the male protagonist, obsessed with self-pity and self-punishment, is accustomed to this and looks unhappy. Isn't it life?
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