“Paterno” (** out of four) was a disappointingly bland, superficial biography of legendary college football coach Joe Paterno (Al Pacino) whose career ended in disgrace amidst allegations regarding sexual abuse involving the Jerry Sandusky scandal which caused his personal and family life to unravel. Film holds your attention but isn’t especially powerful, compelling, or entertaining and doesn’t tell you much about Paterno or the scandal you don’t already know. Pacino is OK in the lead role but is actually out-acted by supporting players Riley Keough and Kathy Baker. A disappointment from director Barry Levinson who in better days directed the superior “Avalon”, “Rain Man”, and “Diner.”

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