Manchester by the Sea [2016]

Director: Felix van Groeningen
Cinematographer: Ruben Impens
Cast: Veerle Baetens, Johan Heldenbergh, Nell Cattrysse, Geert van Rampelberg, Nils de Caster, Robby Cleiren, Bert Huysentruyt, Jan Bijvoet

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Elise (Veerle Baetens) and Didier (Johan Heldenbergh) couldn't be more different, yet they fall in love at first sight. Despite their clashing worlds—she runs a tattoo parlor while he plays in a bluegrass band—their connection takes off. They get married, fix up a house, and prepare for a baby, only for everything to fall apart completely.

At its core, this is a movie about love, music, happiness, death, and celebration. It’s a celebration of the whole messy spectrum of existence, because that's just how life works.

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The music is stunning, and the chemistry between the two leads is spot on.
I've watched this one a few times now, and I still find myself looping the soundtrack. I'm still pretty captivated by it, so I figured it was finally time to start a thread. 🙂

What, is there no discussion left? We spent so much time talking about this film...
It’s an intriguing, unconventional piece with an incredible emotional weight, though it does stumble occasionally. The soundtrack is undoubtedly the film's standout feature.
Here is my more extensive review:

http://film-na-dan.blogspot.com/2013...breakdown.html

Jamie Turner80 said:Wait, is the thread already dead? We talked about this movie for ages...
It’s an interesting one—really unconventional, carries this massive emotional weight, though it definitely trips over its own feet once in a while. And man, that soundtrack? Absolute standout.
Anyway, here’s my long-winded review if anyone actually cares:

http://film-na-dan.blogspot.com/2013...Blue Valentine [ 2010].html

Spot-on review 👍

That film is a masterpiece—just raw emotion from start to finish.
My eyes are basically swollen shut right now; I couldn't stop the tears.
Highly recommend. 🙂