Black Mass (2015)
Story-line:
John Connolly and James "Whitey" Bulger grew up together on the streets
of South Boston. Decades later, in the late 1970s, they would meet
again. By then, Connolly was a major figure in the FBI's Boston office
and Whitey had become godfather of the Irish Mob. What happened between
them - a dirty deal to trade secrets and take down Boston's Italian
Mafia in the process - would spiral out of control, leading to murders,
drug dealing, racketeering indictments, and, ultimately, to Bulger
making the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. Written by
E Anderson and J. Breaux
Director: Scott Cooper
Writers: Mark Mallouk (screenplay), Jez Butterworth (screenplay), 2 more credits »
Stars: Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson
Yes it seems to be a love it or hate it movie in terms of reviews, but in my opinion it is likely another case of something STYLIZED coming across Clichéd in the mind of the average consumer.
Or maybe you just need to be an oddball yourself to appreciate the characters.
It may not be a constantly hilarious movie (it's not just a comedy after all), but regardless i found it funny and entertaining, with a good plot and a few memorable scenes.
(Disclaimer: Im not your average movie viewer. I hate all "emotional journeys", no movie has ever "changed my life", I would rather kick a toaster down the street than watch a "drama", i consider 99% of movies to be trash and all i'm ever looking for is some entertainment. The expectations i go into every movie with is that I will stop watching within 10 minutes to an hour).
Director: Scott Cooper
Writers: Mark Mallouk (screenplay), Jez Butterworth (screenplay), 2 more credits »
Stars: Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson
Black Mass Movie Reviews:
I'm giving this a 10 as it did everything a movie should: kept me entertained and watching till the end.Yes it seems to be a love it or hate it movie in terms of reviews, but in my opinion it is likely another case of something STYLIZED coming across Clichéd in the mind of the average consumer.
Or maybe you just need to be an oddball yourself to appreciate the characters.
It may not be a constantly hilarious movie (it's not just a comedy after all), but regardless i found it funny and entertaining, with a good plot and a few memorable scenes.
(Disclaimer: Im not your average movie viewer. I hate all "emotional journeys", no movie has ever "changed my life", I would rather kick a toaster down the street than watch a "drama", i consider 99% of movies to be trash and all i'm ever looking for is some entertainment. The expectations i go into every movie with is that I will stop watching within 10 minutes to an hour).
