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Tag: based on a true story
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Cliches cause pacing fumble for ‘Concussion’
‘Concussion’ has the potential to address a controversial issue, but rather than blowing the lid off the scandal surrounding NFL head injuries, this Will Smith starrer gets sidetracked by schmaltzy cliches.
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Depp dazzles as Whitey Bulger in ‘Black Mass’
While ‘Black Mass’ might be more grounded in fiction than the reality of Whitey Bulger, Johnny Depp and Joel Edgerton turn out great performances that make this a very enjoyable gangster movie.
