City by the Sea

  • 2002


MOVIE IS historical emotional dramatic predictable intelligent
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47 % Rotten
$ 29 Million
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Positive Reviews 29
Negative reviews 9
Average Rating 3.1/5
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4.5
This time, however, the stakes are much higher, calling on De Niro to drum up the sort of emotional intensity thats been allowed to atrophy of late. Av Club
2.0
Forget the guilty conscience and self reproach in City by the Sea the biggest shame in this movie is how it wastes Frances McDormand. Austin Chronicle
3.8
In its workmanship it aspires not to be remarkable but to be well made, dependable, moving us because of the hurt in the heros eyes. Rogerebert
4.5
By middle age, the deep sense of loss and sadness has seeped out and seems to have etched itself upon their faces. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
The plot might seem touching, but the filmmaker never made it come to life. Sover
3.8
This is a film about loneliness and a longing for a past innocence. Mark Reviews Movies
3.5
What makes this film above average is its strong, fact based story, and great acting performances. Lariat
3.0
Tweet City By The Sea Mark Halverson By This article was published on 09.12.02 Advertisement This Boys Life director Michael Caton Jones and star Robe .. News Review
3.0
Overall, the film is interesting enough to be engaging for the sort of story its trying to tell. Screen It
3.0
In short, City By The Sea succeeds on the strength of its performances its not a great film by any means, but its an above average, intelligent and mo .. View London
2.5
Im sure some viewers will find these ingredients an emotionally potent combination, but I found the movie as divided against itself as the dysfunction .. Cs Monitor
2.5
Supporting actors also deliver, but the material and the production itself are little more than routine. Doris Toumarkine Film Journal
3.0
DeNiro deserves better from a film and DeNiros audience deserves better from him. Mountain X
3.1
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
3.5
I wonder, however, whether the films commercial prospects arent doomed by its best qualities as well. Ew
2.0
I was never sure which direction it wanted go but it definitely does not become a thriller. Cinema Crazed
3.0
A strong story in which the familiar cop drama elements are efficiently handled to serve the beautifully played out psychological study. Empire
3.0
CITY BY THE SEA is an ambitious drama that never reaches any of its goals but has some watchable moments along the way. Common Sense Media
3.8
De Niro has been showing us great stuff for 30 years now, but in this movie he shows us something new.. Sf Gate
4.0
Sombre, unpretentious and quietly moving, City by the Sea is the sort of character driven thriller Sidney Lumet (Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico) used to m .. Bbc
2.5
Past the Road to Perdition lies City by the Sea, Michael Caton Joness equally rote tale of father son friction. Slant Magazine
1.5
On the witness stand, Gates detailed years of crimes, saying most of his wrongdoing was committed on behalf of his former boss, Paul Manafort, while o .. Washington Post
1.5
On the witness stand, Gates detailed years of crimes, saying most of his wrongdoing was committed on behalf of his former boss, Paul Manafort, while o .. Washington Post
3.1
The documentary and commentaries alone would make this a satisfying package, but there are some nice additional features. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
The performances deserve mentioning ...there is little else that proves worthwhile. The Movie Boy
3.5
There is real chemistry between Dushku and DeNiro that made me want more. Reeling Reviews
1.5
Its not Battlefield Earth, true.But thats not really saying much, is it Flickfilosopher
3.8
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
3.1
At moments like this when the film is making its emotional impact visually it shines; unfortunately City by the Sea relies a little too often on its a .. Hollywood
3.2
Once a showcase of 40s suburban values, the communitys air of sad neglect is now grimly omnipresent and hits us in almost every scene to effectively c .. Seattle Pi
3.0
While the script for City By The Sea is a bit too long, somewhat slow in parts, and fairly predictable, the acting is so good that this is worth watch .. Tony Medley
5.0
Her air of dignity and sheer common sense nail De Niros character to the ground and provide a moral center to the film. Cnn
3.8
And at its heart its about Vincent trying reconnect with locked away feelings and reclaim his past. Spliced Wire
3.1
And though it goes on a little too long and some sequences stretch believability just a tad, its worth checking out for the performances. out of David .. Reel Film
3.8
Even if my audience hadnt been a distraction, I would probably still be disappointed in much of the film. Movie Habit
2.5
Which is not to say that this dramatic thriller which bases its premise on some real life events is awful. Deseret News
1.5
Mostly City By the Sea feels drab and uninspired. Its makers apparently find despair a lot more entertaining than do the rest of us. Kansas City
1.9
De Niros LaMarca personality commands the most interest as a character study, but, like Blood Work, the 70s cop show feel dulls its edge. Ross Anthony
4.5
Franco, looking like a young Keith Richards but with all the miles, really shines as the confused youth who wants to get straight but hasnt the willpo .. Film Quips Online
2.5
It espouses a gritty realism of the sort star Robert De Niro is made for, embracing grim drama rather than titillating shoot em ups. Flip Side Archive
3.8
Why new Lions DT Harrison is nicknamed Snacks Why new Lions DT Harrison is nicknamed Snacks The Detroit Lions bolstered their struggling run defense o .. Freep
3.8
Its unknown whether it happened this time around, but director Michael Caton Jones has a knack for pulling great stuff from De Niro. Mid West Film Journal
2.5
The feel of the final ten minutes of this movie is enough to extinguish my fire for the rest. Films Nobs
2.0
One felt tired merely looking at him.And while Simone came and went with barely a peep, Al still did wonders as the washed up director using a compute .. Films Nobs
2.5
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. Time Out Ny
2.0
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3.8
The burden falls upon the exceptionally fine cast to infuse the familiar material with emotional truth and a sense of urgency. Moving Pictures How



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