SPOTLIGHT

PreREVIEW
8.6 on IMDB one of my awaiting film before 2015 closes. Hulk, Birdman and SabreTooth all in here but in human form. Dont forget Rachael McAdams too. Will give a watch and give review fast as possible.

REVIEWED
Got to see this film which went on to the wee hours of the morning. It is only a bit more than 2 hours. Definitely the few breaks in between for food and toilets, extended the time spent.
Before watching this, other than the review, had watched Chris Stuckman's review of the film giving it an "A" which is as good as Star Wars TFA. Of course you cant compare them both as they are in different genre. This film has more stars than one could count. Billy Kudrup was there too so does that guy from CSI. So there is no complaining about the acting. Like movies basing on true stories they got to keep it to the facts which I think they did. Like CS said, they dont look like acting rather than being reporters. That I agree except for Mark Ruffalo who at time blowing his top. Not over acting but his character required that. He looked skinnier with an accent as he is Portugese.
Yes the film is great if you are in the genre of course. But here are two main points I am raising.

1. Reporters who did their jobs to the best they can
They dont care about money nor recognition but finding and telling the truth. Nor can they be bribed or intermediated or threatened. At that time (2001-2002) internet was just starting out so the print version of their papers was vital in passing of information. Hand phones were already around but smart phone which help the spreading of news still aint. These are people who carry the responsibility and integrity of reporters. If we have reporters like them, our country aint shitty like it is right now. Amin. In the movie even the lawyers  and police asked the reporters where were they (reporters) when it began (the scandal is nothing new)

2. Take a look at the church institution
It should take the public by storm that the people you seek for guidance and teachings particularly for your kids are actually the devil who tormenting them. Its not merely a Boston problem as it is a US problem it is the world's own problem. This film should open the eyes, if it dont than you are either blind or deaf.

Kudos is actually with the new editor (Liv) of the Boston Globe because he was the one who initiated the story and backed it all the way until it was published.