Concussion-Will Smith

[Pounder]

Concussion TRAILER (HD) Will Smith, NFL 2015 - YouTube

[chris_sc77]

doesnt really look all that great IMO. Will rent it on Redbox but looks like another weak offering from Sony this year.

Subject matter seems to be too heavy for a PG-13 rating as well if you wanna do this kinda thing corectly

[bootsy]

Looks really good to me. Smith's accent seems to be good and the subject matter is something I'm very interested in.

[BluePhirePB]

Haha for a second I thought Will Smith GOT a concussion.

[toddly6666]

this looks good and quite interesting!

[Walts Ghost]

Looks good. I think this has the chance to put Smith back on the map as a viable star again. Very much looking forward to checking it out.

[Foggy]

We'll see, it's from the director of Parkland which seemed to be unable to capitalise on it's massive potential. But this looks more focused than that film.

Also Ridley Scott's producing credentials are a little worrisome.

[imsounoriginal]

Would love to see Will Smith return to his former days as a reigning box office megastar; Focus was a step in the right direction and Suicide Squad looks like it will be, too. Didn't watch this trailer (I skip most these days), but the subject matter is hugely interesting to me, so if reviews are good, I'll check this out in theaters.

[Chaotic]

Jeez, Albert Brooks looks pretty bad these days.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

The accent threw me off for a second.

I'm sure there will be major backlash from the NFL. Don't expect to see it promoted during any of their games. Basically because it makes them seem evil in the trailer from what I saw.

Seems they are trying to make it look like a thriller movie. and that the NFL will have the guy killed or hunted down if he doesn't stop.

[AaronJ]

It will be interesting to see how this does internationally. I'm guessing not so well. But ... who knows?

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

The accent threw me off for a second.

I'm sure there will be major backlash from the NFL. Don't expect to see it promoted during any of their games. Basically because it makes them seem evil in the trailer from what I saw.

Seems they are trying to make it look like a thriller movie. and that the NFL will have the guy killed or hunted down if he doesn't stop.

Dude. It's a true story. That didn't happen.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Dude. It's a true story. That didn't happen.

I'm just going by the trailer. With the shots of him being followed in the car. And what looked like his character grabbing a gun in his home to protect himself. Just basing that off from the trailer.

Also weird they release this during the peak of Playoff season.

[klauswhereareyou]

Kind of reminds me of The Insider (1999).

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Kind of reminds me of The Insider (1999).

If it's half as good as that was, then it will be worth seeing.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Concussion - Official Trailer #2 (ft Will Smith) - YouTube

Here is the new trailer. Still seems like they are making the NFL out to be the mafia. Especially the will be investigating your autopsy line.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

I'm just going by the trailer. With the shots of him being followed in the car. And what looked like his character grabbing a gun in his home to protect himself. Just basing that off from the trailer.

Also weird they release this during the peak of Playoff season.

Oh, I think there is definite planning in that decision.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Oh, I think there is definite planning in that decision.

Yeah looking for those awards too.

As I said. Don't expect to see any promotion during any games. Or on any certain channels for that matter.

[Agent Bond]

Will really wants that Oscar.

[Holmes]

This may be a braver feat of cinematic journalism than Spotlight. Put another way: is it easier to criticize the Catholic Church or the National Football League in the United States today? In what may be his most interesting performance to date, Will Smith plays Bennet Omalu, a Nigerian pathologist employed by the Pittsburgh coroner. He is perplexed by the mental deterioration and death of a beloved former NFL center who, post-retirement, became estranged from his family, poorly repaired his rotting teeth with superglue, and used a Taser as a pain reliever. Despite obvious mental illness, there is no visible damage to his brain. Subsequent study, however, reveals the constrictive and degenerative buildup of protein. Dr. Omalu terms the disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and posits the ailment, the symptoms of which include hallucinations, memory loss, and impulse-control problems, is caused by frequent head trauma. Rather than embrace and reflect upon his discovery, the NFL responds with denial and intimidation.

An earnest and deadly serious whistle-blowing drama, Concussion is not immune to treacle and could benefit from a more consistent and propulsive pace, but it exhibits surprising and welcome courage in portraying the NFL as a cold and conspiratorial corporation not operating in the best interest of the beaten, bruised, sweat-drenched men it all but promotes as gods. The film raises its eyebrow in general at the religious exaltation of this gladiatorial sport which has become so deeply woven into American culture. And it refuses too simple or soothing an answer. The protagonist finds a degree of recognition and praise, yes, but as the camera surveys a field of teenage athletes preparing to smash one another in pursuit of "glory," the truth is unavoidable: the hits are here to stay.

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