A must watch for people who like investigative thrillers.
Investigative films are one of my favorite genres and these movies a few and far in between. All the kings men, Frost/Nixon, JFK are some of the notable ones… Now We can also add Spotlight in that list. This movie chronicles the story of how the Spotlight team at the Boston Globe discovered a massive cover-up in the church and exposed it… Despite how sensational this movie could have been made, they decided to keep it realistic and VERY un-dramatic and fact based. That is what makes this movie brilliant. Direction: Masterfully directed, it’s a bit slow at times, but packs all the narrative punches that is required. Cinematography: A bit lacking and it makes the film bit dreary and... |