Terrific Performances all around, but Johnny Depp is the star,

Rating: 9/10 (11 December 2015)

Black Mass is a terrific movie with a very well developed storyline and an outstanding cast. It's a fantastic crime film that dives deep in the life of Whitey Bulger, one of the most infamous criminals there is, revolving around the FBI's struggles to find any proof of him committing a crime, because of his skills with the law, the story is very interesting and you will find it very hard to believe that it is all completely true. The only thing about this film that I felt was missing was more violence, Bulger lived a long life full of crime, and I think making this film 15A was a mistake, because they weren't allowed show as much as regards to the terrible crime himself and his men committed. It pans away for certain scenes or moves forward to the next scene at times when you can tell things are about to get intense, it would have been better off with an 18's rating. All the performances are absolutely outstanding, ranging from top notch acting from the likes of Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jesse Plemons, and even some unexpectedly terrific turns from the likes of Dakota Johnson, Adam Scott and Kevin Bacon. However, none of these great actors can top Johnny Depp in the lead role, he shines in every scene, he lives and breaths Bulger and it is very clear that he went method for his performance, I've never been unimpressed with him in any movie, but this is some of his best work yet. While it may be lacking in thrills at times, Black Mass boasts a terrific story, excellent character development and outstanding performances, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good crime drama.
The story of real life criminal James "Whitey" Bulger, following his long life of crime in Boston, which he was able to keep up after forming a relationship with the FBI.
Best Performance: Johnny Depp