6.Manchester by the Sea (2016): Grief is becoming an increasingly prevalent topic for films to examine. To-date, nothing else in this recent wave of films on the subject has touched on this topic with more grace and poignancy than Manchester by the Sea. Kenneth Lonergan's powerfully understated drama provides no easy, comforting answers on how to deal with the sudden loss of a loved and understands that the healing process differs for everyone. It's an utterly devastating, but essential watch that helps provide a deeper understanding and empathy for people that are going through immense emotional pain that can be exceptionally difficult for others to comprehend or relate to.
5.Silver Linings Playbook (2012): On the other end of the emotional spectrum from Manchester by the Sea lies Silver Linings Playbook. This romantic dramedy is basically pure ecstasy in cinematic form that leaves me in a euphoric state every time I watch it. David O. Russell did a tremendous job tackling mental illness in a sensitive manner, putting together a very straightforward yet uplifting story and used his special gift for directing actors to get yet another round of terrific, multi-faceted performances out of his cast (Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver).
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