Down the Shore

I love James Gandolfini and this little movie showed me why. In Down the Shore he is a sad, lonely man disappointed in what life has handed him and yet powerless to change anything. The bleak setting of the shore in winter, a broken down amusement park and the tiny run down houses (although the house weirdly gets bigger and nicer as the film goes on), produce an almost claustrophobic feeling to the film. Everyone before has said it..its beautifully acted and filmed. But afterwards I kept asking myself questions in the plot that were never fully explained. I gave it an 8 because it's a beautiful well crafted film...but flawed.

When a movie starts like this one, then you know you're in for a lot of nonsense. So... a guy named Jacques, who's supposed to be French but barely speaks French... And the rest of the movie is just depressing drama where you watch grown people play with their belly-buttons (figuratively speaking). I mean, really ? Who cares ? Don't people have enough of other people's lives around them ? Do they really have to look for more in movies ?.. Well, i guess i'd swallow anything just to see and hear Tony Soprano once again. And i did !

It was a really interesting movie. James Gandofini did a great job. So did the rest of the cast. It is sad that not a lot of people got to see it. I have read about the Jersey Shore but i have never seen it.

I guess everyone makes movies that go to video right away The kid did a great job.

Excellent. It is rare to see a film that is so unassuming and yet has the stuff that makes me want to be there- know more about it- want to see more- hear more. I know these people- Some of this story resonates like it happened in my life. It didn't have to be Gandolfini and Janssen- It could have been any of a hundred actors handling those parts. But seeing these great people on the screen really makes this movie even greater for me. I don't think I am steering you wrong to award this fine movie 8 of 10. I believe it is worth every point. And, yes, the writer doesn't tell you everything. Like so many other great movies a lot remains unsaid. I hope you enjoy it like I have.

First and foremost rest in piece James Gandolfini. You were a true actor that was dedicated from the start of your career to the finish. Now let's talk about Down The Shore.



Down the Shore is a slow burner yet with some promising touches of hope, connectivity, and light. I don't understand why IMBD mentioned this as a "thriller"? Maybe some parts seem a little -Mystic River- 'noir', but nothing over the top. It's pure drama with a tad bit of suspense with a mediocre plot twist, BUT, Bailey (James Gandolfini) keeps it rolling.

Give the film some time my IMBD friends.

Overall... ehh. It's okay. Nothing "new" but decent!