Forget light and fluffy.

Rating: 8/10 (20 September 2015)

Johnny Depp gives a chilling award worthy performance as Whitey Bulger in this violent crime drama.
There's a supporting cast of almost too recognizable stars all competing to do their best Boston accents. At times the violence is so extreme it borders on unwatchable. Product placement is a distraction. It's a rough time at the movies, but the Depp performance is worth the price of admission.
Along with acting award recognition, the movie deserves technical awards including make-up. The movie plays well with a shared audience. See it in a theater. Be warned the language and violence takes this out of the date movie category.