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Concussion
Even Legends Need a Hero
Even Legends Need a Hero
Drama, History - 2015
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A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
123 min
Release date:
12 Nov 2015
Country:
AU, US, GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$35,000,000
Revenue:
$50,363,790
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 15 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Concussion's dramatic core is solid and its unwillingness to sugarcoat the NFL's tactics is likely to raise some eyebrows.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
24 Dec 2015
rotten:
While "Concussion" has some fine things going for it, notably science and Will Smith, it lacks the exciting, committed filmmaking that rises to the level of its outrageous topic.
– Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
25 Dec 2015
fresh:
Just in time for the NFL playoffs, here comes "Concussion," a movie that will hopefully give many serious pause about our nation's most popular sport.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
25 Dec 2015
fresh:
A melodramatic but compelling enough lab-coat drama about football players and the pathological implications of too many blows to their heads ...
– Brad Wheeler,
Globe and Mail,
25 Dec 2015
fresh:
The movie murmurs, when it - and others - should be shouting.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
29 Dec 2015
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