Peter Landesman co-wrote and directed this Drama. Watch Preview .Cast: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, David Morse, Albert Brooks. Rated PG-13 for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language. Running time is two hours and three minutes.
Based on the David vs. Goliath journey of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of football-related brain trauma in a pro player and fought to bring awareness to the public.
As a medical documentary this is a very well made film. For me the problems started when it was felt necessary to introduce a love story into the mix, which added thirty unnecessary minutes to the film without making it any more interesting. I will have to say my wife enjoyed that part of the film, so perhaps women will care more for this film than I did. The medical part is informative and the fight against letting this information be known publicly certainly doesn't do the NFL's reputation any favors. Smith is clearly the lead actor in the film although Baldwin and Brooks have strong secondary roles. Mbatha-Raw is fine as an actress but adds little to the story. If you're looking for a football film, this isn't it. It's far more about medicine than gamesmanship.
There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.
Based on the David vs. Goliath journey of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of football-related brain trauma in a pro player and fought to bring awareness to the public.
As a medical documentary this is a very well made film. For me the problems started when it was felt necessary to introduce a love story into the mix, which added thirty unnecessary minutes to the film without making it any more interesting. I will have to say my wife enjoyed that part of the film, so perhaps women will care more for this film than I did. The medical part is informative and the fight against letting this information be known publicly certainly doesn't do the NFL's reputation any favors. Smith is clearly the lead actor in the film although Baldwin and Brooks have strong secondary roles. Mbatha-Raw is fine as an actress but adds little to the story. If you're looking for a football film, this isn't it. It's far more about medicine than gamesmanship.
There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.
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