City by the Sea Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.10/10 from 26000 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Condenado (City by the Sea)
Title in Italiano:

Colpevole d'omicidio
Title in Português:

A Cidade do Passado

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. But on his latest case, the stakes are higher for Vincent--the suspect he's investigating is his own son.

He and Joey have been painfully estranged ever since Vincent divorced his wife and left the decaying boardwalks of Long Beach, Long Island for the anonymity of Manhattan and a successful career with the NYPD. He lives his life in solitude, keeping his girlfriend at arm's length; the closest relationship he maintains is with his partner, Reg--and Vincent makes sure that stops at the precinct door.

As long as Vincent lives in the protection of the present, he doesn't have to deal with the pain of his past--or his sorrow over his broken relationship with Joey. But this murder investigation is drawing Vincent home to Long Beach, the self-proclaimed City by the Sea, where the past has been waiting for him to return.

The agonizing memory that has tortured him all his life--the death of his father, a convicted murderer who was executed when Vincent was just a boy--still plagues him. In the course of the investigation, he discovers that his own unresolved pain and failures as a father have deeply influenced Joey's life, and now his 18-month-old grandson may be fated to follow their self-destructive paths.

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Play Title Artist
City by the Sea
Red Sails In The Sunset
Out Of Reach
Curious Mind (Um Um Um Um Um Um)
Pride and Joy
Prelude Op. 28, No. 15
Bullet From A Gun
John Murphy: Performer

User reviews

Emily Hill
6/10

The soundtrack of City by the Sea effectively captures the emotional complexity of the storyline, blending melancholy and suspenseful tones that mirror the internal struggles of the characters.

Michelle Evans
8/10

Each track in the soundtrack immerses the listener in the inner turmoil and conflicting emotions of the characters, adding another layer of depth to the narrative and enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Timothy Clark
6/10

The use of subtle orchestral arrangements in the film's music adds depth to the narrative, underscoring the themes of family, redemption, and the cyclical nature of generational trauma.

Sarah Thompson
2/10

I found the musical choices to be distracting rather than complementary to the narrative. Instead of adding to the tension and emotional weight of the story, the soundtrack seemed out of place and disconnected from the scenes it accompanied.

Dorothy Clark
4/10

Overall, I was disappointed with the lackluster and forgettable nature of the film's soundtrack. It failed to leave a lasting impression or evoke any genuine emotional response from me as a viewer.

Brian Lee
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of City by the Sea complements the film's poignant storytelling, providing a poignant and evocative musical backdrop that enhances the audience's emotional connection to the characters and their struggles.

Timothy Allen
7/10

The music perfectly complements the gritty and atmospheric setting of Long Beach, New York, adding a sense of melancholy and nostalgia that resonates with the themes of family, redemption, and the weight of the past.

Kimberly Martinez
6/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack of City by the Sea evoke a sense of longing and regret, mirroring the protagonist's journey of confronting his past and coming to terms with his mistakes.

Richard Rodriguez
10/10

The soundtrack of City by the Sea beautifully captures the emotional depth and complexity of the storyline. The music enhances the poignant moments between Vincent and Joey, adding a layer of intensity to their strained relationship.

Paul Green
9/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack evoke a sense of melancholy and introspection, perfectly reflecting Vincent's inner turmoil and unresolved past. The music effectively conveys the weight of Vincent's guilt and the generational cycle of pain that plagues his family, creating a profound and moving listening experience.

David Adams
4/10

The soundtrack of City by the Sea failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the storyline. The music felt generic and uninspired, lacking the ability to enhance the dramatic moments of the film.

Thomas Lopez
5/10

The music in City by the Sea enhances the atmospheric setting of the film, immersing the audience in the gritty urban landscape of New York City and the nostalgic backdrop of Long Beach, Long Island.

Carol Clark
7/10

The soundtrack of City by the Sea truly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the story, enhancing the tension and drama with its evocative melodies and haunting themes.