Mark Ruffalo might be known best for his portrayal of Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but other films in his portfolio prove that that actor is not a one-trick pony. Whether it’s The Adam Project, Now You See Me, or Begin Again, Mark Ruffalo has proven time and again why his undeniable charm is enough to grab the spotlight all for himself. Of course, it helps that he is a phenomenal actor and a great person overall.
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo came out with a thriller that was unfortunately overshadowed by the MCU blockbuster, Avengers: Endgame. While many seem to have missed out on Dark Waters, we promise you that the 2-hour long film is absolutely worth every single minute you spend watching it. Don’t just take our word for it, though.
Cinema Fans Swear by Mark Ruffalo’s Dark Waters
Based on a true story, Dark Waters is a dramatized tale of Robert Bilott’s case against DuPont, a chemical manufacturing company. The story revolves around the tragic event in recent history where DuPont contaminated a town with hundreds of tons of perfluorooctanoic acid, an unregulated chemical.
Dark Waters sees Mark Ruffalo take on the lead role where he brilliantly portrayed the part of Bilott in the DuPont story. The film was widely praised by critics and fans who understand the implications of capitalism and poisonous chemicals in day-to-day life.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a score of 89% on the Tomatometer and 95% on the Popcornmeter a.k.a, the audience score. The critical consensus reads,
Dark Waters powerfully relays a real-life tale of infuriating malfeasance, honoring the victims and laying blame squarely at the feet of the perpetrators.
Directed by Todd Haynes, environment enthusiasts swear by Dark Waters. After all, it is a horror film in its truest sense – a horror film about the dangers of real life.
It looks like Ruffalo, who doesn’t back down from raising his voice, played two superheroes in a single year – Hulk and Bilott.
Reddit Gives Dark Waters the Praise it Deserves
If you’re confused about whether to watch a film or not, pay a visit to Reddit and you’ll find a detailed discussion about why it is worth your time or not. Luckily, Ruffalo’s Dark Waters has gotten a pass from the community.
On the r/movies subreddit, a fan posted unending praise for the film, urging people to watch it if they hadn’t already. After explaining the plot, they wrote,
It is one of the most sickening and upsetting stories I have ever seen and makes me question the acts of any big corporation (not that I didn’t before).
As they called it a “must-watch,” other fans joined the conversation, giving their own two cents on the movie. Almost everybody seems to have been infuriated by the effect of big corporations on life.
Take a look at what people had to say about Dark Waters:
So, if you haven’t gotten your hands on the film yet, we suggest you get to it as soon as possible. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on it.
Dark Waters is available to watch on Netflix.
