Review of Black Mass (2015) by Tofewviews — 31 Oct 2015
I have been looking forward for this movie since I saw the first trailer, Johnny Depp in a truely dark roll, I couldn't wait and wasn't disappointed. This movie follows the true story of one of South Bostons most notorious violent criminals, Whitey Bulger (Johnny Depp), the brother of State Senator Billy Bulger (Benedict Cumberbatch), who makes a deal with a longtime friend and now FBI agent John Connoly (Joel Edgerton) to help him rise to the top of South Boston.
The story is told through the confessions of members of Bulger's crew in prison right from the beginning, this allows the audience to see the whole story of Whitey Bulgers rise from an inside persepective.
It's hard to believe this is a true story, but it seems to check out overall and keep to the facts for the most part. The casting is eerily spot on for some of the characters, adding to , Depp for instance not only looks like Bulger, he completely becomes the murdering sociopathic gangster with high aspirations.
Notions of persepective and loyalty are played with through the horrors through this movie, I was riveted for the full 2 hours as it played out. An absolute must see.
This review of Black Mass (2015) was written by Tofewviews on 31 Oct 2015.
Black Mass has generally received positive reviews.
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