Subtle and full of tension

Maximillian 2022-03-23 09:01:38

Lee Chandler was a taciturn man, doing endless chores in Boston. But that seems to be just an excuse for him to escape the past and hide his grief, and even when the news of his beloved older brother Joe's passing of a heart attack doesn't add more grief to his stern face. After returning to his hometown of Manchester, which he had abandoned for many years, he found himself named guardian of his nephew Patrick. Lee Chandler is reluctant to move back to his hometown with too many memories, and his nephew Patrick is reluctant to abandon his life and friends and go with Li Yuan.

This film is a work of documentary style, and the story itself and the performance of the actors have enough tension in themselves. In some of the most intense moments of emotional release, we can feel more real from the atmosphere and performance. Such a story, of course, cannot make the audience relax, but it has another "releasing" effect, which makes us cherish the happiness in front of us more.

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Extended Reading
  • Maybell 2022-01-27 08:05:23

    Small Town Drama, the soundtrack is indeed a bit over the top. But Casey and Xiaomi's performance is really nothing to say. It's just that in this year of political correctness, a group of white casters that can no longer be white feels hopeless.

  • Rusty 2022-01-27 08:05:23

    Some sad and painful memories can never be forgotten. You can only keep suppressing and suppressing them, and keep them in the deepest part of your heart without touching them. The price may be to seal your emotions and tears together.

Manchester by the Sea quotes

  • Lee Chandler: You know, I've seen a school of sharks tear a boat to pieces like it was made of cardboard because some kid threw a band-aid in the water.

    Patrick: Oh, yeah...

    Lee Chandler: Yeah, he did! Sometimes the only way to keep them off is to throw the kid directly in the ocean to distract them!

    Patrick: Shut up. Sharks don't even swim in schools!

    Lee Chandler: Huh? He says sharks don't swim in schools. Smart kid.

  • Patrick: You were a tremendous help.

    Lee Chandler: I didn't ask to sit down there.

    Patrick: You can't make small talk like every other grown-up in the world?

    Lee Chandler: No.

    Patrick: You can't talk about boring bullshit for half an hour? "Hey, how about those interest rates?" "Hey, I lost my Triple A card." Like everybody else?

    Lee Chandler: No, sorry.

    [pause]

    Patrick: You're a fucking asshole.