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.
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.