More movie news for you today dear readers as we bring you the news of the release date of the Johnny Depp movie, Black Mass, which is coming to Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital HDTM.
Based on the true story of one of the most notorious gangsters in US history, “Black Mass” delves into the secret underground world, where corruption knows no boundaries. Starring three-time Oscar® nominee Johnny Depp as mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, this crime thriller is available on Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital HDTM from 21st March.
In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly persuades Irish mobster James “Whitey” Bulger to collaborate with the FBI in order to eliminate a common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power and become one of the most ruthless and dangerous gangsters in Boston history.
The movie features an all start cast including Joel Edgerton (“The Great Gatsby,” “Zero Dark Thirty“) as FBI Agent John Connolly; Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Imitation Game”) as Whitey’s brother, powerful State Senator Billy Bulger; Rory Cochrane (“Argo“) as Steve Flemmi, Whitey’s closest partner in crime; Kevin Bacon (“Mystic River,” TV’s “The Following”) as FBI Special Agent in Charge, Charles McGuire and Jesse Plemons (TV’s “Fargo”) as Whitey’s main henchman, Kevin Weeks.
Black Mass Special Features
BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS
Blu-ray contains the following special features:
- The Manhunt for Whitey Bulger
- Johnny Depp: Becoming Whitey Bulger
- Black Mass: Deepest Cover, Darkest Crime
Standard Definition DVD contains the following special features:
- Johnny Depp: Becoming Whitey Bulger
Black Mass will be available on the 21st March on Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital HDTM.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
