Concussion-Will Smith - Blu-ray Forum

Pounder · 08-31-2015, 01:13 PM

chris_sc77 · 08-31-2015, 01:22 PM

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 · 08-31-2015, 01:57 PM

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

BluePhirePB · 08-31-2015, 02:36 PM

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

toddly6666 · 08-31-2015, 02:56 PM

this looks good and quite interesting!

Walts Ghost · 08-31-2015, 03:14 PM

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.

aiman04 · 08-31-2015, 03:20 PM

A Scott Free production, interesting. Never new about until now. Is it a true story?

jan_tran · 08-31-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by aiman04

Is it a true story?

For real? Why would anyone make this up, yet make actual reference to the NFL etcetera? Would be incredibly irresponsible.

bootsy · 08-31-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aiman04

A Scott Free production, interesting. Never new about until now. Is it a true story?

Yes

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontl...-bennet-omalu/

OI8T12 · 08-31-2015, 03:30 PM

This looks like it could be very good. I'm definitely interested in this movie. From what I've seen in this trailer, Smith's accent looks to be very good.

OI8T12 · 08-31-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aiman04

A Scott Free production, interesting. Never new about until now. Is it a true story?

According to Wiki, this story is about Junior Seau, and Dave Duerson, both who have committed suicide.

"Scott's idea of NFL concussion film was brought by his study about former NFL stars Junior Seau and Dave Duerson, both of whom committed suicide after suffering from Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Scott was set to direct the film after his film Exodus: Gods and Kings, while he and Facio were looking for A-list writer[1]In November and December 2013, two more NFL concussion films were in development, first Game Time Decision with writer/director Matthew A. Cherry, and another film League Of Denial with producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald. Peter Landesman had based his script on the 2009 GQ article Game Brain by Jeanne Marie Laskas."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concussion_(2015_film)

AaronJ · 08-31-2015, 03:40 PM

This looks like it could be pretty gripping. I'm a big Smith fan, as well. And obviously this is as timely as could be.

Tony208 · 08-31-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by aiman04

A Scott Free production, interesting. Never new about until now. Is it a true story?

The NFL has been less than forthcoming about concussions in the past and was hit by a big lawsuit from former players. Now that the cat is out of the bag, they're very proactive in making the game safer with all the rule changes and safety initiatives. They're making a big effort to convince parents to let their kids play the game.

Foggy · 08-31-2015, 03:55 PM

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 · 08-31-2015, 04:02 PM

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 · 08-31-2015, 04:18 PM

Jeez, Albert Brooks looks pretty bad these days.

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 08-31-2015, 07:22 PM

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 · 08-31-2015, 07:24 PM

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

AaronJ · 08-31-2015, 07:25 PM

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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 · 08-31-2015, 07:29 PM

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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.

08-31-2015, 01:22 PM	#2
chris_sc77 Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Location:OH Blu-ray collection:1345 DVD collection:4285 Digital collection:144 Trading Score:777	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

08-31-2015, 01:57 PM	#3
bootsy Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:217 Blu-ray collection:341 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:6	Looks really good to me. Smith's accent seems to be good and the subject matter is something I'm very interested in.

08-31-2015, 02:36 PM	#4
BluePhirePB Senior Member Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Canada	Haha for a second I thought Will Smith GOT a concussion.

08-31-2015, 02:56 PM	#5
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	this looks good and quite interesting!

08-31-2015, 03:14 PM	#6
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:785 Blu-ray collection:3088 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	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.

08-31-2015, 03:20 PM	#7
aiman04 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Malaysia Home Theater Gallery:9	A Scott Free production, interesting. Never new about until now. Is it a true story?

08-31-2015, 03:30 PM	#10
OI8T12 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Boston,MA. 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1087 DVD collection:466 MA collection:23 Digital collection:234 iTunes collection:180 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:275	This looks like it could be very good. I'm definitely interested in this movie. From what I've seen in this trailer, Smith's accent looks to be very good.

08-31-2015, 03:40 PM	#12
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	This looks like it could be pretty gripping. I'm a big Smith fan, as well. And obviously this is as timely as could be.

08-31-2015, 03:55 PM	#14
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3594 DVD collection:47	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.

08-31-2015, 04:02 PM	#15
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	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.

08-31-2015, 04:18 PM	#16
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	Jeez, Albert Brooks looks pretty bad these days.

08-31-2015, 07:22 PM	#17
Jennifer Lawrence Fan Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:413 Blu-ray collection:2750 DVD collection:1312 MA collection:305 Digital collection:495 iTunes collection:284 Trading Score:721	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.

08-31-2015, 07:24 PM	#18
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	It will be interesting to see how this does internationally. I'm guessing not so well. But ... who knows?

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