Will Smith Returns!

Rating: 7/10 (30 December 2015)

Based on the 2009 GQ exposÃ© Game Brain by Jeanne Marie Laskas, 'Concussion' is a welcome return to form for Will Smith. The Oscar-Nominated Star/Actor is back in top-form, delivering a powerful performance as Dr. Bennet Omalu, a man of great honesty. Smith is back to his element after a long time.
'Concussion' Synopsis: In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.
'Concussion' is about a man's fight to speak the truth. This is an interesting true-story, thats been told effectively on celluloid. This biographical sports medical drama engages at most parts, although the second-hour is a bit dragging. But overall, I was arrested by the force of 'Concussion'.
And by that I mean, Will Smith. He deserves Oscar Attention for this one. He slips into the character effortlessly & he picks up the accent, most accurately. Its a pleasure to see him back to being the terrific actor he is, even though its been years since he invested himself so deeply into a role. Offering him tremendous support are Alec Baldwin & Albert Brooks, who ignite the screen in strong supporting roles. Gugu Mbatha-Raw, too, adds depth to her part.
On the whole, 'Concussion' is certainly a film worth watching as Writer-Director Peter Landesman keeps the narrative tight, at most times.