Review of Black Mass (2015) by Foxgrove — 02 Dec 2015
A rather one note modern gangster drama in which the acting is far better than the material deserves. Johnny Depp gives a more grounded and less hammy performance than one has become accustomed to in his roles of recent years, but the material resolutely refuses to provide much emotional resonance whatsoever.
Joel Edgerton is saddled with an irritating character and the film demands constant, but hard won, concentration to keep up with what is going on. Depp's make up is fantastic and the actor is almost unrecognisable.
However, when you've said that you've exhausted all other possible points of interest in this disappointing and flatly conceived true story. 'Goodfellas' it 'aint.
This review of Black Mass (2015) was written by Foxgrove on 02 Dec 2015.
Black Mass has generally received positive reviews.
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