Review of Concussion (2015) by Carl L — 19 Jan 2016

Amazing flick...and I don't even like football! There better be an award for Will Smith in this...his performance was stellar.

This review of Concussion (2015) was written by Carl L on 19 Jan 2016.

Concussion has generally received positive reviews.

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