It's Time to Uncover.

Rating: 10/10 (2 May 2016)

Brace yourselves for one of the most intense and dismaying films of 2015. This film takes the audience on a journey of real life events uncovered by ordinary people. The director masters the craft of consuming its audience into the images on screen making this film one of a kind. Its ability to solely focus on the content and deny attention towards the cinematic extras solidifies its title as a masterpiece. Directed by Tom McCarthy and Open Road Films, Spotlight is an incredible motion picture about a team of journalists known as "Spotlight" stationed at the Boston Globe. These cutting edge journalists uncover the hidden secrets held under the Catholic Church system and its neglect upon punishing priests accused of molesting and abusing innocent young children. What started off as an isolated matter in the city of Boston with thirteen priests later evolves into a worldwide phenomenon. With any reporting job, one must decipher the basis of the story and progress from there. Beginning with very little information and slowly collecting information and tips along the way until a full blown story has been uncovered. This act is demanding and time-consuming as the film portrays through its incredible team including actors Mark Ruffalo as Michael Rezendes, Michael Keaton as Walter Robinson also known as Robby, Rachel McAdams as Sasha Pfeiffer , and Brian d'Arcy James as Matt Carroll. With other incredible actors including Stanley Tucci as Mitchell Garabedian, Live Schreiber as Marty Baron, and John Slattery as Ben Bradlee Jr. The team along with outside help embark on this dramatic journey to expose the identity and skeletons, which lie within the church and its priests, as well as the tear down of the system and destruction of law. With limited to no use of special effects, Spotlight utilizes the strength of its narrative and characters consuming audience members to become part of the story creating this unexpected performance. A coveting film leaving many decisive about the Church, honesty, and above all faith.
This motion picture displays outstanding work defining true art. One of the best films made in the past decade.