Maybe this is my fault and I missed the point of the film, but it simply doesn't allow you to get to know Bulger at all. Its simply a string of scenes of Bulger doing bad things with little connecting, little explanation and nothing in terms of who he really is. How did he become who he is, whats his motivation? None of this is answered in the film. I think it was simply too big of a story to tell in 2 hours so they cut out any background or emotional story lines and simply left the more "exciting" murders and crimes.
The acting was average. Nothing stood out as being exceptional or cringy, though the characters seemed one dimensional. Not the worst film of the year and I think if it interests you then see it, at worst you'll be disappointed.
The acting was average. Nothing stood out as being exceptional or cringy, though the characters seemed one dimensional. Not the worst film of the year and I think if it interests you then see it, at worst you'll be disappointed.