The new film Concussion centers on the real life expose of NFL head trauma, a condition so common and infuriating that it’s surprising the information took as long as it did to leak to the public. It’s an important subject that demands considerable attention yet director Peter Landesman only manages a serviceable film. Instead of being the NFL version of The Insider or All the President’s Men, we get a version of the story that covers most of the bases but without any real depth or insight. Yet as it stands this lightweight indictment of the NFL is still enough to make audiences think twice before watching one of their favorite sports. ›››
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