Black Mass

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2.0
Advertisement That may be because the movies Bulger isnt an especially passionate guy, even when committing horrific murders. Av Club
3.5
Within those aims, its a pretty good one, absorbing and well made. Av Club
4.5
The unholy strength for this Black Mass sermon is that everyones a rat. Den Of Geek
3.5
But its a pretty straight ahead entry in the genre, albeit one peppered with spicy performances. EW
3.8
In its heart, Black Mass is a moral tale with not at all subtle religious overtones.Its about how evil can flourish simply by being more charismatic a .. Rogerebert
4.0
The story of James Whitey Bulger mobster turned FBI informant turned fugitive is the stuff of great fiction; Black Mass nearly does this rich material .. Common Sense Media
3.2
Theyre looking for lenient sentences, but nothing they do can match the absurd amount of freedom Bulger enjoyed for over a decade. Indie Wire
4.0
Something of an anti The Departed (which was partly inspired by the Bulger case), the movie has an intentionally muted, 70s style look and feel that m .. Variety
4.0
His posture, his phrasing and shaping of words, as well as the films use of Catholic iconography and dialogical dynamics between the characters may fe .. We Got This Covered
3.0
Anyone easy to please and mourning the fact that Martin Scorsese hasnt made a mobster flick in a while should take heart from Black Mass.Its the enter .. Time Out
3.0
The result packs a nasty gangland punch, but lacks the Corleone clout necessary to back up its much discussed blood and honour themes. The Guardian
4.0
This is a secular, pessimistic tale about how gangsters are nurtured like microbes in a petri dish by corruption; it is acted and directed with tremen .. The Guardian
2.5
In director Scott Coopers Boston, interiors fade into blackness, meetings happen in alleyways, and it always looks like it just stopped raining.It is, ..
2.5
Even filmmakers and actors as fine as these havent managed to solve one of cinemas most enduring challenges making criminals interesting without exalt ..
4.0
Black Mass turns Aviator shades and a receding hairline into one hell of a scary combo. Screen Daily
1.5
Even though the story spans two decades, theres not much more to the film than that. Collider
1.5
Even though the story spans two decades, theres not much more to the film than that. Collider
3.0
Its a story of how one compromise forces another and another a cautionary tale more interesting than Whiteys. Vulture
4.0
Even if director Scott Coopers jump into big time studio filmmaking feels familiar and derivative in some respects, he has taken care to borrow only f .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Depp dials into the mans malevolent charisma and canniness. The connection is clear as a bell, and its as good as anything hes done in a decade.
2.5
Im as susceptible as any other deskbound, conflict averse fantasist to the visceral appeal of a good gangster movie. But Black Mass isnt one. The New York Times
3.0
This new true crime drama featuring a great Johnny Depp turn is wicked good. IGN
3.0
But this is a deeply exasperating film: lumpy, unbalanced and often derivative, but with isolated moments of riveting drama. Telegraph
4.0
Obsessed with eliminating the Italian Mafia in the city and believing that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, Connolly decides to make a devils barga ..
3.8
Black Mass is a very satisfying piece of entertainment a gritty showcase for Depp with scores of quality supporting roles. San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
Despite its tired direction, the film is enlivened by some very game performers, and its worth a watch just to see Depp get some bounce back. The Young Folks
4.0
Compelling and powerfully acted, with just enough wrinkles to avoid the ghosts of gangster movies past.
4.0
I believe Scott Coopers Black Mass can run with Scorseses mob trilogy of Goodfellas, Casino and The Departed. Cinema Blend
3.0
Director Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart) keeps the atmosphere nicely dank and shadowy. Ny Daily News
4.0
Certain aspects of the production are more successful than others, as the theatrical cut (which is roughly 45 minutes shorter than Coopers directors c .. Screen Rant
3.8
Its one of the most uncomfortable dining experiences anybodys ever going to have.And its brilliant. Philly
4.5
movie The film tells the true story of the notorious Boston gangster Whitey Bulger (Depp), who held sway over his territory with brutal efficiency.He ..
3.0
It is a sad fact of law enforcement that officers depend a great deal upon informers. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
At least one Oscar nomination seems a foregone conclusion, but others may be in the offing as well. One Guys Opinion
3.5
Bulgers is a horrible and brutal story, and Black Mass never shrinks from it. Village Voice
3.8
Nicely grounded, even if Depp is never more than Jack Nicholson Lite and the film just another Son of the Departed. Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
Mark Mallou and Jez Butterworth turn in a fine Hollywood script, even if it lacks depth. Sover
3.8
There are some tremendous scenes but the narrative as a whole feels more like a chronology of dastardly dealings than the epic tale of a criminals ris .. ReelViews
3.2
John Connolly and James Whitey Bulger grew up together on the streets of South Boston. Blu Ray
4.0
Based on a nonfiction book by Dick Lehr and Gerard ONeill, this crime saga details the corrupt partnership between South Boston crime lord James White .. Chicago Reader
3.1
It just feels as if the movie is missing the lines connecting them. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
(To me, it is always a pleasure to see vintage cars, locations and costumes that accurately show the times.
3.8
(To me, it is always a pleasure to see vintage cars, locations and costumes that accurately show the times.
4.4
The violence is sufficiently savage for a Mob picture and often merciless, and prosthetics and makeup among Bulgers henchmen give them a weathered loo .. Usa Today
2.0
His peculiar bald pate is a constant distraction in this thriller directed by Scott Cooper. The Times
2.0
Its not that this is a bad performance.Its just that to play Bulger a notorious real life figure in Bostons underworld required Depp to undergo the ki .. The Times
2.0
If youre interested in the Bulger story, Joe Berlinger directed a perfectly serviceable documentary last year; start there and skip this rote biopic. News Review
3.0
And just like a good gangster, a good gangster film shouldnt leave any loose ends. Radio Times
3.5
It might not be quite up to Scorsese standards in terms of highly polished organized crime tales that equally unnerve and entertain viewers, but its s .. Screen It
3.0
Johnny Depp gives an utterly chilling performance as the notorious James Whitey Bulger in Boston set crime drama Black Mass. Independent
4.4
If theres such a thing as a wild ride into the heart of darkness, this is it. Rolling Stone
2.0
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
3.5
In Coopers last crime saga, Out of the Furnace, the photography overwhelmed everything else in the movie, but here it accentuates the storytelling wit .. The Wrap
3.8
Still, Depp paints an exceptionally scary portrait of a serial killer, a walking moral abyss wearing a gold chain and a cheap jacket. News Day
3.2
The mob hits and garish murders are swift and brutal and effectively staged. Cs Monitor
3.5
Individual scenes build to satisfying jolts, but the movie as a whole feels both derivative and disjointed. Film Journal
3.8
While highly entertaining and sometimes inspired, Black Mass is more like Scorsese lite. New York Post
4.0
This crackerjack crime saga provides a peek into the workings of a mob controlled Irish American family in South Boston during the 1970s and 80s. It a .. Hindustan Times
4.0
But the acting is superb all the way around.Johnny Depps performance as Whitey Bulger shines through the layers of makeup it took to transform the act .. Az Central
2.5
Some screen gangsters are exuberant and demonstrative, others still and precise. Smh
3.0
Joel Edgertons FBI agent is corrupted by Johnny Depps monstrous Whitey Bulger in Black Mass. Smh
3.0
It boasts a large cast of name actors giving solid, if rarely exciting, performances. Mountain X
3.0
But too often the film makes bad narrative choices, introducing us to well cast but nonessential subsidiary characters. Star Tribune
3.5
Probably the most surprising thing about this calculatedly gritty, thin line between cops and criminals drama is how un Johnny Depp Johnny Depp is in ..
3.8
This towering performance threatens to overwhelm all the other actors, as well as the narrative, but three women rise out of the testosterone tide. Toronto Star
3.5
Too bad this film leaves out so much.Whiteys free years it does not touch. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
On paper, this is a compelling stuff, but it never quite comes through in Black Mass because Connolly remains such an enigma. Q Network
4.0
It is a fine screenplay, too, manifestly in debt to Martin Scorseses Goodfellas and The Departed, but none the weaker for it. Daily Mail
4.0
The heart of the movie lies in the friendshipand for all its complications and uneasy alliances, it does amount to a real friendship of sortsbetween t .. Slate
4.0
Scott Coopers absorbing thriller is based around key testimony delivered by members of Bulgers Winter Hill Gang who turned informant to save their own .. Flim List
3.5
Some of the very best have utilized inventive camera techniques, are fueled by impressive acting talent, and are backed by an engaging, well written s .. Film Inquiry
4.0
Its the murderous intent and unremorseful planned executions that are the most disturbing and director Scott Coopers film is uncompromising.
3.5
Johnny Depp delivers what may be considered the best of his career: a serious, totally convincing portrayal of this menacing Irish mobster. Susang Ranger
3.0
This means that the final act falls relatively flat, ending the movie with more of a whimper than a bang. Flickering Myth
4.0
Though Black Mass is backed by a solid screenplay, its primary strength lies in its performances. Book My Show
2.0
All coverage within bostonherald.com from the last 14 days remains free of charge. Boston Herald
1.5
If the Mafia doesnt have a man inside too, well it has to be the Mafias dumbest move. The New Indian Express
3.2
The unspoken side of these relationships is where Scott Cooper really shines as a director, and what made his previous thriller Out of The Furnace eve .. The Film Stage
3.8
The dialogue occasionally enters a realm of fanciful criminalspeak straight out of Damon Runyon. Chicago Tribune
3.1
The movies good enough that you should see it if you want to. But you dont have to, and, in these parts, that matters. Boston Globe
3.5
I could make a case for 2011s Rango, which is a legitimately great movie, although its animated so maybe that doesnt count.Maybe The Rum Diary Uproxx
3.2
For anyone whos ever dreamt of having his expectations met, theres Black Mass, a movie thats exactly what you think its going to be. Uproxx
4.0
Black Mass may not break new ground in the gangster genre but it tells its story with vigor and panacheand offers juicy parts to some of the most tale .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.2
But that tale of the real life Bulgers rise and fall is so full of odd, offbeat details and individual twists and turns, its at best disappointing tha .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
Edgertons Connolly makes for a nicely overheated contrast: a local boy made good but all too eager to be made bad again. The Atlantic
2.5
Theres little humor to diffuse some of the drama in order for Cooper to keep the audience on edge for the films duration, but thats a daunting task in .. Lyles Movie Files
4.0
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4.0
There arent any laughs in this film, but this is a film well worth seeing. Tony Medley
2.8
Theres more tension in the action not taken than in all the films many other murders. Detroit News
4.0
The Bottom Line: It may take a good hour or more for Black Mass to find its footing and stand out among the many great gangster films that came before ..
3.1
The modern gangster milieu means wall to wall profanity, bursts of bloody violence, and a this is how it went down montage. Groucho Reviews
1.5
Barring Sweeney Todd, nothing hes done in the past decade demonstrates his credibility as one of the most famous Hollywood stars or all time. Firstpost
1.5
Cumberbatch isnt awful as Whiteys brother, a senator and one of the most powerful men in Boston. Firstpost
3.2
Where Mass excels is with a stellar cast whose spot on performances keep your interest as the film moves along. Hit Fix
3.8
Its hard not to get wrapped up in the criminal wheelings and dealings portrayed.Director Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart) provides the film with an appropri .. Aisle Seat
4.0
But most of all, this is just an incredible film sporting a riveting story, exceptional directing, and fascinating characters you simply cant take you .. Forbes
1.5
I will take offbeat and enjoyable over grim but pointless and generic any day of the week. Forbes
2.5
Though its compelling tale of a heartless, vicious hoodlum hitting great heights with the full support of the FBI remains intact and Depp is indeed in .. Herald Sun
2.8
Director Scott Cooper wants Black Mass to be a lot of things: a crime thriller, a crime drama, a tragic meditation on brotherhood, a cautionary tale o .. Consequence Of Sound
3.1
Like a lot of movies this coming Oscar season, its a so so film surrounding a great performance, an empty frame with one terrific portrait inside. Nj
2.5
Its all handsomely mounted and strikingly shot.The performances are all good, and the dialogue has a muted grandeur. Vox
3.0
Scott Coopers previous films have focused on outsiders and loners, often in the midst of the American countryside. Hey U Guys
1.9
by Walter Chaw I liked Scott Coopers Out of the Furnace well enough.Its miserabilist poverty porn, but it features an impressive cast doing ugly work, .. Film Freak Central
3.2
Despite real potential, Black Mass ends up as just another entry in an overpopulated genre. Oregon Live
3.0
Black Mass is a better adaptation of non fiction books than most, but the experience is ultimately as cold as Bulgers heart. Scroll
4.0
This is a violent film about a criminally evil person who killed or corrupted almost everyone around him. Depps portrayal of him makes this one not to .. Maki At The Movies
2.0
As for the film, theres plenty here we have seen before.. and seen done better.Its as if somebody put The Departed, Donnie Brasco and American Gangste .. Mirror
4.0
The script, written by Mark Mallouk and Jez Butterworth, the direction by Scott Cooper, the music, the straightforward cinematography, plus costumes a .. Varia Gate
4.0
Beyond his performance its a handsome, sharply executed but fairly hollow gangster drama, its gripping true story not entirely compensating for its em .. Digital Spy
4.0
Though the women could be stronger and the accents occasionally jar, coopers study of moral corruption enthrals. Games Radar
2.5
The movie ends before the material that could make for a more unique underworld drama. Tamp A Bay
3.5
Quite frankly, no, its not, but it is still a highly enjoyable movie that has two breathtaking performances at its core. Star Burst Magazine
2.0
And yet this is clearly a film that is making generic, unconvincing guesses about its subject and milieu. Lw Lies
4.0
Black Mass isnt quite in the same league as The Departed (also inspired by Bulger) or Eastern Promises; but this smart, well acted and entertaining fi .. Nz Herald
3.8
Yet the less stylized presentation proves an appropriate fit for such a complex tale. Kansas City
3.0
For a biopic of a real life person, this feels like an oddly standard mob thriller. Contact Music
3.5
For most of its running time, Black Mass is a study in contrasts. Film Racket
1.9
The sequences given the most lavish attention are the execution scenes. Larsen On Film
2.5
As a historical document, the movie is strong, but as a story it limps, leaving us cold at the end. Christianity Today
1.5
Someone with more finesse might have shaped this cops and robbers montage into a compelling movie about a ruthless killer. Ib Times
4.0
Its a bleak and blood soaked tale, but Cooper (veteran of Crazy Heart and the underrated Out of the Furnace) has rounded up a superb cast and mostly g .. The Arts Desk
2.0
This is a shame, because the cast is splendid, and the production values, particularly in the verisimilitude produced in showing gunshot wounds and th .. Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
Black Mass offers that opportunity and Depp takes full advantage, delivering not only a scary good performance, but a genuinely scary one altogether t .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.2
It aims for the heart of the gangster genre, but gets whacked in the brain. Patriot Ledger
2.5
If youve never seen a crime drama in your life, or alternately are so enamored of crime dramas that youll find anything involving cops and robbers inh .. Film
4.5
Violent, uncompromising and superbly executed, this is visceral filmmaking of the highest order. Scmp
4.5
Its not going to revolutionize the gangster film genre the way GoodFellas or The Godfather did, and it certainly isnt meant to be fun in the way The D .. Ign
3.8
The major take away from Black Mass are its themes of power and corruption. The Film Pie
3.0
Unfortunately, the great performances are the strongest elements of the film that manage to make it captivating. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
Black Mass gives us these facts, and less.The difference between a fact based movie and a one hour A&E special is emotional investment. Straight
4.0
A textbook for brilliant ensemble acting, Johnny Depp is ruthless, calculating, and magnetic in Black Mass. Movie Web
2.0
Its a tale that deserves worlds more than what Scott Cooper and company give it here, wearing out the source materials welcome. Cinemix Tape
3.5
What people expect from Tan is sparkle and heart, and luckily there is plenty of that. Straits Times
3.0
In the tradition of mob movies like Goodfellas and of course the granddaddy of them all The Godfather (Part I and Part II), director Scott Coopers tak .. Dead Line
2.0
It winds up a film that feels at once rushed and slow, going nowhere but not fast. Metro New York
3.0
Black Mass is as elusive as its title.It wants to make us feel that in a parish like Southie, gutter camaraderie can have as potent a hold as the Cath .. Film Comment
2.5
Director Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart) demonstrates a mimetic love of the gangster genre, and a tight grip on its iconography. Sbs
3.5
Not really, no. Its got a handful of decent set pieces, a few big laughs, and Depp reminding us of what hes capable of.Its fine. Flavor Wire
4.4
Johnny Depps transformative shift into feared Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger marks a career high for the actor who has finally regained his magic tou .. Daily Herald
2.0
Seriously, how many times can there be a sudden shooting at the end of a meeting.Its not a surprise when the star of your gangster movie pulls out a g .. Crave Online
3.0
Clearly the desire to have a narrative to Depps career and the wider timeline of filmmaking is more important than the movie itself. What Culture
3.8
Black Mass is a riveting character study and might land Depp an Oscar nomination, even if the film itself is not very ambitious. Mercury News
2.0
All it really accomplishes is the heady task of making one of the most wanted criminals in U.S. history a boring Hollywood trope. The Skinny
3.5
But there should be no mistaking the fact that this is Depps movie, from start to finish. The Verge
3.0
Coopers film deserves attention; its biography scored like a horror movie and shot dispassionately. The Ooh Tray
1.5
The depositions havent been sculpted into anything resembling a story.Its a dull recitation of tired material that will feel like the Stations of the .. Movie Mezzanine
4.0
A world away from the bumbling comic piracy of Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp plays a far deadlier real life criminal in Black Mass, a biopic of no .. What So
3.8
Its one of those movies that you dont exactly enjoy (so many guns, so many deaths), but you appreciate for its craft and tension, and for its casts wi .. Seattle Times
4.0
Johnny Depp ditches the flouncy flourishes, silly accents and funny hats and gets back down to the business of acting in Black Mass, easily his finest .. Seven Day Svt
3.1
And props to Depp for finding the calm centre in a violent, unpredictable character. National Post
3.0
What were left with is a gripping mood piece without a payoff, a film lacking the dramatic or emotional intrigue we associate with mob movies and that .. The National
4.0
He failed to spark in the sci fi thriller Transcendence, drew universal scorn in the crime spoof Mortdecai and was only fitfully engaging as Tonto in .. Sky
4.0
Its such a treat to see Johnny Depp in a serious role again.After so much clowning around (Mortdecai, Into The Woods, The Lone Ranger), this one will .. The New Paper
3.0
Oscar predictions for Johnny Depps portrayal of mobster king James Whitey Bulger of Boston have already showed up online.With the first scenes and mos .. Review Express
2.5
But in taking on that strategy, the film will live and breathe only if the star of the film succeeds in capturing the imagination with a big performan .. Winnipeg Free Press
4.5
Fast moving and full of great performances, Black Mass is a welcome return to the big screen of the Johnny Depp we admired 20 years ago! Media Mikes
4.0
Propelled by a raw and primal performance by Johnny Depp, Scott Coopers Black Mass will have you barricading your doors and hiding under the bed after .. Toronto Sun
2.0
Even the title itself proclaims this movie as straining to be some epic American tragedy. Fw Weekly
3.8
Not really history lessons, theyre extensions of Bulgers character.Director Cooper steps aside and populates the film with an incredible array of acto .. Sf Examiner
3.0
Not counting cameos and animated voice work, its been a while since Depp delivered a genuinely good performance. Blog Bullz Eye
3.5
Black Mass may appeal to a certain section of audiences. Those looking to spend a merrier weekend could opt for a lighter watch than this film. Koimoi
3.0
With the direction of the indisputably talented Scott Cooper see Crazy Heart the film manages to build a gangster quality and aesthetic of its own, bu .. Cairo 360
2.5
Im sure the filmmakers werent trying to make a mind numbingly boring film about the banality of evil, but thats what Black Mass is. Wp Me
3.8
Black Mass, despite its storytelling flaws, delivers a powerful and timely message about the perils of compromising with criminals. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.1
Dont believe it.Bulger, as portrayed in Scott Coopers film, is a hybrid of a lizard and a wicked pissah South Boston archetype. Am Ny
3.5
Its a solid ensemble that compliments Johnny Depp absolutely crushing it on centre stage. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.0
Other than the dramas hardly typical stark rustbelt setting and blue collar viewpoint, the performances are whats most memorable. Toledo Blade
3.8
By Tom Meek Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Black Mass, the long awaited cinematic tale of Bostons own public enemy No. 1 mobster Whitey Bulger is a mix .. Cambridge Day
3.0
The tale of Whitey Bulger and his involvement with the Boston FBI and his own politician brother never quite comes into clear focus. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.5
When the boys go wenching in Miami, its a rare moment of sensuality that allows us to see a dancers bare back. Metro Active
3.5
This intimidating and merciless performance is a stark reminder of the actors capabilities with strong material and direction. Impulse Gamer
2.8
Cribbing from just about everything Martin Scorsese has ever done in the genre but without any of the complicated morality, stylistic artistry, or sed .. Metro Times
2.0
Theres a black hole in the middle of Black Mass. And it isnt Johnny Depp. Hes actually quite good as Boston mob boss James Whitey Bulger, who held swa .. Saportare Port
3.8
Its easily his best performance in a decade.John Serba is film critic and entertainment reporter for MLive and The Grand Rapids Press. MLive.com
3.8
Judged strictly on its own merits, this is never less than riveting, adult minded entertainment. The Film File
3.3
And then the tension shatters in a ghastly cackle.Black Mass mistake is opening itself up to an ensemble when Depp deserves the star vehicle. Esquire
3.0
Its a handsome post Scorsese gangster biopic with flavourful supporting performances and a strong sense of place, but it never takes off with the velo .. Bbc
4.0
Strip away Depps theatrics and Black Mass is a handsomely crafted, if overly familiar, tale of crime and punishment that faintly echoes Martin Scorses .. Liver Pool Echo
2.5
His looseness and lightness made us indie watchers proud, even if his straight turns in generic Hollywood dramas have mostly been clunkers. Seattle Weekly
3.8
However, what makes Black Mass so entertaining despite the films missteps are the performances of the entire cast. Showbiz Junkies
3.5
Its Depps best work in years, suggesting that maybe his insistence on hiding behind heavy makeup and wigs in almost every recent role has not been the .. Stardem
4.4
Behind those steely blue slits is a heartless and brutal creature who kills without compunction or the slightest modicum of guilt. Reel Bob
3.0
Scorsese did the gritty gangster pic first and arguably better than anyone else ever will, and has even already done the Bulger story. Houston Press
3.0
Fear is primal, and a great performer will trigger an instinctive reflex if they convey believable terror. Ex Press
3.5
NEW YORK (AP) Without stretching, New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler folds his 6 foot 7, 317 pound frame over far enough to place his palm .. The Monitor
3.5
The cast is so deep, and theres so much more to the story, that its hard not to get the feeling that this would have made a great TV series.As is, thi .. Japan Times
3.0
In the cold, hard light of daywhich Bulger seems to shoot out of his own eyesits a gangster film whose pageantry of intimidation gradually fades in me .. Bk Mag
4.0
Heres hoping he can apply this renewed vitality to a story that does it justice. City Weekly
2.5
Its a questionable titlewhich awkwardly reminds me of an abbreviation for Massachusetts and has historical implications that dont really seem to apply .. Trib
3.5
Early in this powerful screen adaptation of the 2001 book by Boston Globe reporters Dick Lehr and Gerard ONeill, Irish American hood Whitey Bulger (Jo .. Neils Entertainment Picks
2.5
Yes, its a relief to see Depp playing a real character again, not another one of his circus freaks I just wish hed been given a better film to operate .. Baltimore Magazine
3.8
Black Mass is a strong, assured film, and Depps turn as Bulger is one of the best pieces of work in his long, eccentric career. Sandiego Union Tribune
4.5
If nothing else, Black Mass has made people excited to see a Johnny Depp movie again. Ign
3.0
Depp is undeniably striking as the films human centrepiece but his performance feels gimmicky; its impossible to get past the freak factor. Daily Review
2.8
But the movie never quite collects much momentum with all its isolated scenes of mayhem. The Concourse Deads
2.0
His flamboyant excess delivers prime entertainment value, but only to a point. Electric Sheep Magazine
4.4
But what makes this effort subpar is the way it so closely resembles other movies that have covered the same narrative territory, albeit with much mor .. News Gazette
2.5
Instead, gives us some movies about gangsters after theyve made their getaways. S Fist
4.0
Overall however, its an engaging and superbly acted crime drama that exerts an increasingly tight grip. Wow 247
3.0
Bulgers story is fascinating but some fine tuning could have given it more punch. Ask Men
3.8
It might seem long and dull to a generation raised on Grand Theft Auto, but it is immersive in a grim world that seems both broad and claustrophobic.I .. Hono Lulu Pulse
2.0
And when the film isnt distracting, its mostly just plain boring. Complex
3.0
Unfortunately, the film cant quite measure up to this level of intensity, adopting a somber pace at odds with its stars level of enthusiasm. Portland Mercury
4.0
Overall, Black Mass is a winning effort, but it falls just sort of greatness. Patch
3.0
By the end of what seemed a very long two hours, I wanted to strangle the lot of them as useless appendages to the human race. Huffington Post



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