With superhero blockbusters dominating the box office, films that are smaller, quieter and more character-driven have to work hard to stand out. Actor Mark Ruffalo has made a name in both genres. Mr. Ruffalo, who plays the Hulk in the “Avengers” franchise, and earned an Oscar nomination as a reporter crusading against sexual abuse in the Catholic church in “Spotlight,” stars in a whistleblower drama out Friday, “Dark Waters.” The film, which Mr. Ruffalo also produced, tells the real-life story of Rob Bilott, a defense attorney...

Source: Wall Street Journal November 18, 2019 17:07 UTC