A Black day in deed

Rating: 8/10 (30 September 2015)

Director (Crazy Heart) Scott Cooper takes chameleon Johnny Depp deep into a unique character that serves him and the storyline well, and should bring Depp Oscar consideration. With a star studded ensemble to large to single out (all with terrific performances), this true story about South Boston's infamous criminal turned FBI informant Whitey Bulger hits all the right Irish mobster moments. Screen writers Mark Mallouk and Jez Butterworth set the characters in motion in an "All the Presidents Men" behind the scenes fashion. You may think you don't know this story. However, by the end of the film you'll be reminded how recent this story ended.