Almost Perfect, Albeit A Bit Too Long And Too Slow

Rating: 9/10 (5 March 2016)

This movie has recently won Best Picture at 2016 Oscar Ceremony, so what else could be possible said or written about it? Well, let critics and professionals single out merits and demerits of this epic movie, I am but a mere amateur viewer and not a journalist. So, let me just express my merely subjective opinion. I liked the movie, I was drawn into its steady pace and awesome performances of all the actors, and my personal Like goes on to a beautifully elegant Rachel McAdams who is excellent here and she is deeply real as a journalist. And, yeah, all other main stars are tremendous here - Michael Keaton, Liev Schreiber, Mark Ruffalo, Stanley Tucci - they all did a vastly satisfying work and one never doubts these are paper men, journalists who dig and who find the Truth. And the topic is extremely important and is depicted very well. The whole theme of child molesting by certain Roman Catholic priests is a deeply painful yet important one to reveal. I am glad this is The Best Picture, the only complaint - a bit too slow and long. If it were shorter, that would be perfect.