Review of Black Mass (2015) by Steviegjd — 19 Sep 2015
Johnny Depp is great in this movie. Many of the supporting performances are very good. The script here is what prevents this from being an amazing movie. It relies unfortunately on the cliches of honor among thieves and loyalty over all (which, ironically were the misguided foundation of the real life Whitey Bulger's non-defense in his trial).
The film may very well demonstrate Bulger's view of himself. But that hurts the movie, which I liked, but did not love.
This review of Black Mass (2015) was written by Steviegjd on 19 Sep 2015.
Black Mass has generally received positive reviews.
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