Agree completely. I just don't understand how they rate/judge films. I couldn't get through Manchester by the Sea at all. As you say totally pointless monotonous movie. Also, that Case Afleck gets on my tits with his voice. Urggggg.
I just think the standard of movies is in decline in general. Movies like Craphester by the sea and Moonlight get hailed as masterpieces by critics because their stories are perceived as dealing with difficult political or cultural issues in modern society, when in reality they are just average movies.
Last year was a particularly poor year for movies. We are seeing less and less movies made by maverick directors that push boundaries in storytelling whilst also entertaining the audience.
It's a long time since I watched a movie I walked out of knowing it was destined for classic status.
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