Brian Addler

Decent if you have time for it. With that being said… I found a young Deniro still finding his footing in who he wants to be as an actor among the greats. This Scorsese film fell short with me. It felt it dragged and drudged with another scene passing for it to get nowhere fast. Although the flick turns the tides amongst the latter half, I can’t seem to find the point of it’s longevity. Perhaps if it was made 5-10 years later it might of rang the bell harder. By no means am I a “professional” critic. These are my views alone. I score this movie a 5.2

Critics and viewers critique every movie as if it was made to be nominated for an Oscar. With that being said… I found this movie generally favorable. The acting was superb for the context of the movie. Chris Hemsworth’s “American” accent hardly missed a beat throughout the film. Miles Teller is a great actor who is going to continue to improve in the industry as he ages well. The synopsis of the movie is a semi-factual one based in our age. Pharmaceutical giants and the ethical ways they test and promote their products. At what length will a pharmaceutical company go to get their drug approved? This is the basis of this film with plenty of quirky funny moments, toss in notes of anguish, regret, and retribution. I score this movie a 6.7.