25 Most Hotly Anticipated Movies Of Winter 2016 - Ranked

16. Manchester By The Sea

Winter 2016
Roadside Attractions

Release Date: November 18th

Billed As: Gangs Of New York writer Kenneth Lonergan's

Hype: There's something irresistible about the idea of Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams clashing over a broken relationship in enforced closed quarters, as Affleck's character learns to be the guardian for his dead brother's son. It's like a Blue Valentine-esque claustrophobic drama where the special effects and spectacle are intense human emotion and rich story-telling.

This is another film that debuted on the festival circuit, as far back as January, and it's another that comes with universal acclaim from those who've seen it. It's been a long wait to see if those early reviews are on the money, but another round of reviews from September reaffirmed the same sentiment.

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