The Dark Allure of <em>Black Mass</em>
<span>Johnny Depp's portrayal of the mob boss Whitey Bulger may not quite rank as a classic of the genre. But it's still awfully good. </span>
First, a few small bits of business to get out of the way. Is Black Mass as great a film as, say, Goodfellas? No, of course it’s not. Will some of its themes and formulations be familiar to moviegoers who have watched their share of mob cinema and of films set on the South Boston? Yes, they will.
But for those willing to grant these (perhaps inevitable) allowances, is a very, very good film. Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Johnny Depp, the movie tells the true story of
