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Black Mass spins a gripping yarn out of its fact-based story -- and leaves audiences with one of Johnny Depp's most compelling performances in years.
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...it's frustratingly half-assed, and it should have been able to harness the weird charisma of Whitey Bulger. His story is so odd, grand and compelling. With a subject like that, someone is going to eventually get it right. February 13, 2020 | Full Review…
...it's frustratingly half-assed, and it should have been able to harness the weird charisma of Whitey Bulger. His story is so odd, grand and compelling. With a subject like that, someone is going to eventually get it right.
Tim Brennan
It makes for a bleak view of humanity dressed up in tacky 70s clothes and some of the worst hairstyles ever committed to film. But if you're a fan of gangster movies and/or Depp, Black Mass is the best dose you're going to get this year. January 10, 2020 | Full Review…
It makes for a bleak view of humanity dressed up in tacky 70s clothes and some of the worst hairstyles ever committed to film. But if you're a fan of gangster movies and/or Depp, Black Mass is the best dose you're going to get this year.
Chris McCoy
Overall, Black Mass is an engaging, nail-biting thriller with [Johnny] Depp's best performance in years. November 18, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Overall, Black Mass is an engaging, nail-biting thriller with [Johnny] Depp's best performance in years.
Katie Smith-Wong
Johnny Depp clocks in for a remarkably terrifying and charmingly sinister performance in an indifferent entry to the gangster film genre: Black Mass. November 13, 2019 | Rating: 7.3/10 | Full Review…
Johnny Depp clocks in for a remarkably terrifying and charmingly sinister performance in an indifferent entry to the gangster film genre: Black Mass.
Brandon Davis
While it may not get a top grade, Black Mass is still a must-see for the cinematic partnership of Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, and Benedict Cumberbatch. October 16, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
While it may not get a top grade, Black Mass is still a must-see for the cinematic partnership of Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Leslie Combemale
'Black Mass' walks in a very entertaining way between the work of its director - the sensational sequences of violence - and its actors. [Full Review in Spanish] September 11, 2019 | Full Review…
'Black Mass' walks in a very entertaining way between the work of its director - the sensational sequences of violence - and its actors. [Full Review in Spanish]
Alberto Abuín
It's an enthralling true story, and Depp's entire support cast, Edgerton in particular, are worthy of a ticket in themselves. August 26, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
It's an enthralling true story, and Depp's entire support cast, Edgerton in particular, are worthy of a ticket in themselves.
Kate Rodger
Depp chillingly embodies the unholy ruthlessness of the notorious Irish-American mobster. July 20, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Depp chillingly embodies the unholy ruthlessness of the notorious Irish-American mobster.
Josh Goller
Cooper directs with a very spare, matter-of-fact style that allows the characters' brutality to speak for themselves through their own nonchalance. July 5, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Cooper directs with a very spare, matter-of-fact style that allows the characters' brutality to speak for themselves through their own nonchalance.
Matthew Lucas
Although not a particularly original film Black Mass is as good as it can be given its constraints, holding the audience's attention throughout with lean editing and sterling performances. April 19, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Although not a particularly original film Black Mass is as good as it can be given its constraints, holding the audience's attention throughout with lean editing and sterling performances.
Tori Brazier
Entertaining but underwhelming for a movie of its kind. April 11, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
Entertaining but underwhelming for a movie of its kind.
Mae Abdulbaki
It's almost as if Cooper felt he needed to outfit Bulger with mob clichés in order for the movie to work. A more idiosyncratic approach may have allowed Depp to reach greater heights. March 4, 2019 | Rating: 6.5/10 | Full Review…
It's almost as if Cooper felt he needed to outfit Bulger with mob clichés in order for the movie to work. A more idiosyncratic approach may have allowed Depp to reach greater heights.
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