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Black Mass

Johnny Depp creates a seethingly evil portrait of James "Whitey" Bulger, one of the pre-eminent -- and pre-eminently violent -- criminals of recent times.

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By Joe Morgenstern • Sep 18, 2015 • 3m Listen

Black Mass was directed with great flair and economy by Scott Cooper. Johnny Depp's portrayal is as remarkable for what's withheld as for what's revealed during "Whitey" Bulger's murderous rages.

Photo: Johnny Depp (R) and Rory Cochrane in Black Mass

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