Spot the Light Difference.

Rating: 7/10 (16 September 2018)

The subject matter, as well as Ruffalo and Schrieber's performances in particular, together with the rest of the cast is arguably a 10/10, however, a film also comes with more than just actors and plot.
Spotlight has an excellent, and a HIGHLY necessary story that needs to be told as much as humanly possible, but, how it was told wasn't at all revolutionary or profound in fact. The story is profound, but the telling of it is not. Spot that light and faint difference.
McCarthy's direction was pretty much as ordinary as they come, barring one very piercing scene however, that was just so incredibly subtle, but if noticed, just commanded absolute attention.
Also, Shore's score was unreservedly appropriate for this film. It set the necessary tone from the very beginning.
Because of its subject matter, Spotlight should get a 10/10, however at the end of the day, it is a piece of art, and should be viewed as such. Its message is amazing, and had it been told better, then this film could've been among the greatest of all time. 7/10.