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	City By The Sea
	Michael Caton-Jones Robert De Niro, Frances McDormand, James Franco, Eliza Dushku, William Forsythe, Patti LuPone, George Dzundza 2002		It's not like Robert De Niro needs another cop role or crime movie in his filmography, but "City by the Sea" gives the larger-than-life character actor one of his best dramatic parts in years. De Niro is New York City police detective Vincent LaMarca in "City by the Sea," a gritty motion picture inspired by actual events. When LaMarca begins investigating a homicide in his now-dilapidated former hometown of Long Beach, Long Island, he's shocked and dismayed to discover that his estranged, drug-addicted son Joey (James Franco of "Spider-Man") is a suspect in the killing. Forced to revisit Long Beach and reconnect with Joey, Vincent must also contend with tragedies from his past and the resentment of his embittered ex-wife (Patti LuPone). Meanwhile, Vincent's lover (Frances McDormand of "The Man Who Wasn't There") would like him to truly commit to their relationship. Cast-wide, the acting is impressive. Director Michael Caton-Jones juggles action and family matters, with conviction.