City by the Sea

City by the Sea is a film that gets to the point, and with outstanding performaces from Franco and De Niro becomes a touching and suspensful experience.... Full review

SO so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so GREAT AND SAD really the best drama of the year... Full review

The movie is very slow! It seemd to drag on forever. The acting was good, but could have been better. Waste of fine talent.... Full review

This is a somewhat run-of-the-mill modern-day crime movie elevated by the presence of actor Robert De Niro. He plays a policeman who is a father to his druggie son, who is accused of murder. "Vincent LaMarca" (De Niro) is torn... Full review

I enjoyed it. It's not heart pounding excitement, but it doesn't try to be. It's more about relationships and peoples perception of them. It has some very honest lines, De Niro to ex-wife: "just like you made the choice to be... Full review

this movie was one of the best i have seen in a while. i love how in the beginning it shows how Long Beach used to be and how much something can change in a relatively small amount of time. this... Full review

2002's 'City By the Sea' was a film that slipped by me when it first came out. I was living overseas and missed it completely. Having finally had a chance to watch it, I think it is the best film... Full review

This movie was disappointing to me, given DeNiro's star power, which is the only thing that saves it. His acting is typical dynamite DeNiro. Other than that, and some action scenes and visuals, for me anyway, it was not a good... Full review

well i didn't exactly see it. . . but if the hottest guy on earth (james franco) is in then it's gotta be good!... Full review

This film is mediocre! I did not like the movie. It is boring and looked cheap as hell. When you see his name, you expect more in a movie where De Niro shows up. This one is not worth something above... Full review

Although there arent many features, the About filmmaking is surprisingly satisfying. City by the Sea is an emotional powerhouse that takes us on a satisfying journey, making us realise that while you cant change the past, you can certainly make a dent in the future. ... Full Review

And I dont mean to sound mean; I did find the film engaging and stimulating and exciting, but that came from the terrific performances and the direction, rather than the treatment. City by the Sea is an emotional powerhouse that takes us on a satisfying journey, making us realise that while you cant change the past, you can certainly make a dent in the future. ... Full Review

In short, City By The Sea succeeds on the strength of its performances - it's not a great film by any means, but it's an above-average, intelligent and moving thriller that's worth seeking out. Roots In Reality Based on a true story (from an article in Esquire ), the film stars DeNiro as Vincent La Marca, a cop who has distanced himself from his shameful past (his Dad was a convicted child murderer, he assaulted his wife and deserted his family 14 years previously) and is trying to make a go of his relatio ... Full Review

The Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack perfectly complements the disc's video, with robust fidelity, clear and natural dialogue, and solid dimensionality.....looking gaunt and fidgety, while Eliza Dushku (as Joey's girlfriend Gina) can only muster a perpetual sneer.....Hixon used as the basis for the script, laud the performances of De Niro, Franco and McDormand to no end....being a cathartic expression of pent-up remorse, simply makes him sound like an actor reciting memorized lines..... ... Full Review

Let me say it up front: I found 2002's "City by the Sea" a bore. City By The Sea [Special Edition] It looks like a war zone and quickly establishes the film's theme of corruption and despair, bespeaking of the story's black mood to come. ... Full Review

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SYNOPSIS: New York City homicide detective Vincent LaMarca has forged a long and distinguished career in law enforcement, making a name for himself as a man intensely committed to his work. ... Full Article

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