Scott Cooper’s new film “Black Mass” is an interesting account of the downfall of South Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger that spans from 1975 to 1995 (with a contemporary coda). It’s a tight, well-written gangster saga that somehow left me feeling a little underwhelmed. Perhaps I was expecting another “Goodfellas” or “Casino,” the 1990s Martin Scorsese features that redefined the mobster genre. “Black Mass” isn’t in that league, but it is still a very effective piece of moviemaking.
Another Take: Black Mass
Another Take: Black Mass
Another Take: Black Mass
Scott Cooper’s new film “Black Mass” is an interesting account of the downfall of South Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger that spans from 1975 to 1995 (with a contemporary coda). It’s a tight, well-written gangster saga that somehow left me feeling a little underwhelmed. Perhaps I was expecting another “Goodfellas” or “Casino,” the 1990s Martin Scorsese features that redefined the mobster genre. “Black Mass” isn’t in that league, but it is still a very effective piece of moviemaking.