Drama written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges. Lee Chandler (Affleck) has his life turned upside down when his older brother Joe (Kyle Chandler) dies suddenly and leaves his son Patrick (Hedges) all alone. Though reluctant at first, Lee feels he must accept his brother's wishes and become Patrick's legal guardian. This involves Lee returning to his hometown of Manchester in Massachusetts and facing all the complications that come with it, including his estranged ex-wife Randi (Williams) and certain members of the local community. Lee grapples with his new role as a father figure to Patrick and tries to support the young man with his problems, while still contending with his own. The film was nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, winning for Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (Affleck), as well as six BAFTAs, winning for Best Leading Actor (Affleck) and Best Original Screenplay (Lonergan), and six Academy Awards, winning for Best Actor (Affleck) and Best Original Screenplay (Lonergan).

Lee Chandler es un solitario encargado de mantenimiento de edificios de Boston que se ve obligado a regresar a su pequeño pueblo natal tras enterarse de que su hermano Joe ha fallecido. Allí se encuentra con su sobrino de 16 años, del que tendrá que hacerse cargo. De pronto, Lee se verá obligado a enfrentarse a un pasado trágico que le llevó a separarse de su esposa Randi y de la comunidad en la que nació y creció.

Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) es un solitario encargado de mantenimiento de edificios de Boston que se ve obligado a regresar a su pequeño pueblo natal tras enterarse de que su hermano Joe ha fallecido. Allí se encuentra con su sobrino de 16 años, del que tendrá que hacerse cargo. De pronto, Lee se verá obligado a enfrentarse a un pasado trágico que le llevó a separarse de su esposa Randi (Michelle Williams) y de la comunidad en la que nació y creció.

A depressed alcoholic has to take care of his orphaned nephew.

Concept: D
Story: C
Characters: B
Dialog: B
Pacing: C
Cinematography: B
Special effects/design: B
Acting: A
Music: C

Enjoyment: C plus

GPA: 2.5/4 ( )