Spotlight

An amazing movie which shows you how far one group can go to defend power and the most awful problem that still persists in the world since the beginning of civilization.

I absolutely loved this movie, it's the kind of movie that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I grew up in a catholic household and one of my local priests was accused of pedophilia, everything about this movie felt so incredibly real. It's a story we've all heard before, yet when it's told by the victims and by those in the middle of it it becomes all the more powerful. The acting in this movie was superb, not just from the leads but from the side characters. The performances from the victims were fantastic and incredibly moving. The directing is so subtle and laid back, McCarthy lets the story do it's work without needing flashy visuals or incredible shots. The movie is so simple, and it lets it's story and acting be the center point, adding to the power. The score is perfect background music, it doesn't distract from the movie and fits perfectly into the background. I'm having a hard time thinking of anything I disliked about it, it was a little slow but that made it feel more real and worthwhile. It's easily my favorite film of 2015, passing Ex Machina. I almost never give movies 10/10, but this movie deserves it.

The brilliance of this movie lies in its tackling of the subject matter with deft powerful touch without feeling showy.

This is an absolutely brilliant film. The story is gigantic obviously, but it takes talent to tell it in the most serious, responsible possible way and I think the director and the writers excelled at that, here. The tone of the movie, the way they don't make the reporters these dramatic exacerbated heroes like we see in so many other portrayals, instead holding them accountable for turning the other cheek years before they finally broke the story. It's not twisted to add to the dramatic value of the movie, it lets the drama of the actual real life events speak for itself. One of the best, if not the best journalism movie i've ever seen.

One of the most interesting and touching movies in years. This true story makes you feel so ashamed for the sexual abuse of children carried out by the institute, called the Church. Disgusting.

omg. this change my way of view in relation with the church. I can't look a father and not think "he's doing bad things to this kids?". I will never leave my kids alone with someone of the church.

This movie should be viewed by people who love the church more that they love themselves and their family. They can still go to church but be more open eyes and with things and try to save the live of a kid.

one of those movies that makes you want to scream at the world.

brilliantly executed, terrifying to witness.

One of my all time favorite movies. The story is gigantic and is perfect. The acting is fantastic, Especially Mark Ruffalo. The writing is fantastic as well. The plot flows as well as everything about the movie. Overall it’s insane to think this is a real story that happened.



(10 out of 10)

Spotlight, for me, is one of those films I can't really put into words. It's one of those "you have to see it" kinds of films. The acting is phenomenal and it has some very emotionally sound scenes and, in my opinion, this is a damn great film.

10/10

Just got wondering why I haven't watched it before, this movie's parts of awesomeness everywhere. It has got me addicted and curious every second. If you're wondering on watching it or not, just go for it and I promise that you will have a good time (if you like drama movies or if you are ecletic, of course).