Concussion

[Brian in Mesa]

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[crisper57]

I initially had no desire to see this movie, but after a could of previews, it is winning me over. I am hoping the melodrama of the doctor getting his life threatened isn't present in the whole movie. I don't think the NFL resorted to mafia tactics. More likely, a few rogue fans did something stupid.

My wife asked me how recent this was. I said, "Considering that Luke Wilson is playing the current Commissioner, pretty recent."

She even wants to see it now.

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

The same person who cast Luke Wilson as Goodell, just HAD to be the same guy who cast Tom Selleck as Ike.

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[Brian in Mesa]

Concussion

Release Date: December 25, 2015
Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony)
Director: Peter Landesman
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language)
Screenwriter: Peter Landesman
Genre: Drama, Sports
Website: Concussion-movie.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Starring: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, David Morse, Albert Brooks

Plot Summary: The film is 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. In his search for the truth behind the devastating malady, Omalu’s quest humanizes the price paid by professional athletes in impact sports but also by people who challenge the status quo as it exposes the political, cultural and corporate interests that fuel the business of sports. Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, David Morse and Albert Brooks.

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[Absolute Zero]

Tell the truth!

 

[Covert Rain]

I am going to check this out. The doctor being portrayed just did an interview saying as much as 90% of NFL players have brain damage.

Wow!

 

[Stout]

I finally got a chance to see this, and it did not disappoint. What an amazing movie, and a disturbing story. Will Smith nailed it. This movie was even more impactful for me, as I live in the 'Burgh.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I finally got a chance to see this, and it did not disappoint. What an amazing movie, and a disturbing story. Will Smith nailed it. This movie was even more impactful for me, as I live in the 'Burgh.

haha... I KNEW you were gonna say this. You gots some odd taste, Stout.

 

[Stout]

haha... I KNEW you were gonna say this. You gots some odd taste, Stout.

What, the Pittsburgh angle? I can't help it, I love where I live.

Why odd taste, though?

 

[Cheesebeef]

What, the Pittsburgh angle? I can't help it, I love where I live.

Why odd taste, though?

not the Pittsburg angle. Just the fact that I thought this was solid, but nothing special and figured when I saw you post that you would love it because I can consistently count on being surprised by your opinion.

 

[Stout]

not the Pittsburg angle. Just the fact that I thought this was solid, but nothing special and figured when I saw you post that you would love it because I can consistently count on being surprised by your opinion.

I'd be boring if I were too predictable.

 

[vince56]

Saw this over the weekend and thought it was by far the best acting Will Smith has ever done, and the topic is especially poignant being a big football fan. I forgot about Andre Waters, and I looked up to Junior Seau when I was young and (briefly and poorly) played the game.

 

[Bada0Bing]

Yeah, Will Smith nailed it.

Sad stuff.

Prior to Mike Webster's death, during the worst of his CTE-related mental health difficulties, this movie shows him alone in his truck (where he has started living) when he removes his pants and applies a Taser-style electronic weapon to his own heavily scarred leg. Although the movie never provides an explanation for this action, articles on ESPN.com and in GQ covering Webster's death and Bennet Omalu's research explained that Webster did this to himself because at that point in his illness, he was unable to fall asleep, but the Taser would at least render him unconscious for periods of time.