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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Spotlight

SPOTLIGHT (2015)
directed by 
[filmography: Win Win (2011), The Visitor (2007), The Station Agent (2003)]

written by 
 ["The West Wing"] and  [Win Win (2011), The Visitor (2007), The Station Agent (2003)]


ENJOYMENT: **** (out of 4)
"An incredible piece of investigative storytelling"

This is the true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the Catholic priest sex abuse scandal at the turn of the last century. Filmed in Boston with phenomenal acting by its ensemble cast, Spotlight is a complex story that unfolds with ease for the viewer as long as you don't get hung up on all the new character names. This film is nowhere near as depressing as it sounds; in fact, it's a riveting thriller based on investigative journalism that is as much about the team of reporters as the crimes they uncover (in the vain of All the President's Men). Expect it to win big this year at the Oscars, including probable awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, and maybe Best Director (Tom McCarthy) and Best Supporting Actor (Mark Ruffalo).

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