Concussion

— There’s plenty of earnestness in this rather dull film. Will Smith shines adding life the portrayal of Dr. Bennet Omalu, a pathologist who realized what can happen to football players as a result of repetitive head injuries. It’s a David vs. Goliath story with plenty of righteousness and perseverance to get the audience behind Omalu and against the NFL. Trouble is, we know the story and in spite of Smith’s excellent acting, the film falls flat because there’s something one-dimensional in his character. This is an okay film but nothing special except for Smith’s efforts.

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[2015. 123 min. Directed by Peter Landesman. Starring Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.]
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