Concussion
Will Smith leads this true story sports drama as Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who discovered a serious kind of brain trauma caused by American football. But in his attempt to bring this finding to light, he is constantly outfoxed by some of the richest, most powerful institutions in the world. Co-stars Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle).
- Director:
- Peter Landesman ('Parkland')
- Writer:
- Peter Landesman
- Cast:
- Will SmithAlec BaldwinLuke WilsonGugu Mbatha-RawArliss HowardPaul ReiserDavid MorseAlbert Brooks
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Matt Glasby
flicksWriter/director Peter Landesman's medical drama is a timely reminder that just because you're Oscar bait, doesn't mean you're Oscar standard. Diligently ticking all the right boxes as if genetically engineered for awards glory, it's a true story (check), about an honourable man (check), overcoming impossible odds (check – well, the NFL), to save lives (check). It's also not very good.
Concussion's not that bad.
'Concussion' has not received the best write up. Not here or abroad but I would have to disagree with most and actually say that this film is very intriguing even for those viewers that don't understand the impact that full contact sport has on the athlete. The amount of punishment that the average American NFL player has to contend with is astounding but...
Variety
pressEffective enough as a cautionary tale about willful ignorance and as a showcase for Will Smith...
Rolling Stone
pressThe film goes slack when its screws most need to tighten. Luckily, Smith — flawless in accent and commitment to Omalu's worthy cause — grips you from first to last.
Los Angeles Times
pressLandesman has pushed too hard to make this story fit into a dramatic mold, alternating melodrama and romance with those earnest warnings in a way that is more ungainly than effective.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAt last the secret is out, and Landesman and his fine cast will help to keep the conversation going.
Empire Magazine
pressRemains desperately conventional and never communicates that sense of inspiration.
Flicks, Matt Glasby
flicksWriter/director Peter Landesman's medical drama is a timely reminder that just because you're Oscar bait, doesn't mean you're Oscar standard. Diligently ticking all the right boxes as if genetically engineered for awards glory, it's a true story (check), about an honourable man (check), overcoming impossible odds (check – well, the NFL), to save lives (check). It's also not very good.
Variety
pressEffective enough as a cautionary tale about willful ignorance and as a showcase for Will Smith...
Rolling Stone
pressThe film goes slack when its screws most need to tighten. Luckily, Smith — flawless in accent and commitment to Omalu's worthy cause — grips you from first to last.
Los Angeles Times
pressLandesman has pushed too hard to make this story fit into a dramatic mold, alternating melodrama and romance with those earnest warnings in a way that is more ungainly than effective.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAt last the secret is out, and Landesman and his fine cast will help to keep the conversation going.
Empire Magazine
pressRemains desperately conventional and never communicates that sense of inspiration.
Concussion's not that bad.
'Concussion' has not received the best write up. Not here or abroad but I would have to disagree with most and actually say that this film is very intriguing even for those viewers that don't understand the impact that full contact sport has on the athlete. The amount of punishment that the average American NFL player has to contend with is astounding but...
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