A thought provoking film, about uncovering some hidden truths. 2015's best film till now, its realistic cinema at its best.

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2015)

Faith, religion is at times is the most powerful thing a person has, faith at times can regulate a persons whole life,some peoples whole life is just about god, and these people look up to certain god men, them being priests, popes etc but at many instances we see these men take advantage of there power and place, and do things that are unmentionable. Spotlight highlights these unmentionable acts that many churches were hiding to keep there dignity intact. I am not questioning any religion, but what these priests did in 2001 (and before and after that time) was absolutely sickening. Spotlight is based on a true of how priests across America but specifically the Boston area, tracing back to the the 1960s sexually assaulted children from the ages of 5-13. These Roman Catholic/Christian priests of Boston/America were supposed to spread the word of peace and goodness of the lord, but they took advantage of there power and did something unforgivable. Spotlight is one of those rare films that completely shocks you, makes you think, and leaves very uncomfortable. Spotlight is realistic cinema at its best, this is one of those most superior films I have seen this year, its a film that makes the viewers feel uncomfortable, mad, and in it will move you to tears. I don't have enough adjectives to explain Spotlights brilliance, it 2015's best film till now, and I have no doubt about this. The film has no flaw, the ensemble is brilliant, the films well researched, etc everything is superb. But its film you wish that was never made, because you wish these incidents in the film never occurred. But how long can the truth be hidden for. The film is very disturbing so watch with caution but it completely thought provoking.
Story wise Under the direction of new editor Marty Baron , the Boston Globe's elite investigative team, Spotlight, is tasked with delving into decades worth of child abuse claims against the Catholic Church. Lead by Walter "Robby" Robinson the journalists begin to uncover a massive network of sexual abuse and willful ignorance perpetrated by the Church within the city of Boston. Facing political opposition and resistance from the far-reaching influence of the Church, the reporters undertake an explosive exposé on the corrupt system.
This year we have seen many great ensemble casts, but Spotlight has the best ensemble cast by far. Michael Keaton is simply amazing, he gets totally into character, and never acts a false note. His pre climax scene when his old buddy from college tells him to drop the case, and Keaton says Ill quote on what you said, is one of 2015's best sequences. Its a slap in the face. Mark Ruffalo, is a man on a mission in the film, and he steals the show in the film. His relentless act will get him an Oscar nominee for sure.Rachel McAdams gets one of her most acting orientated roles, and she is superb.Lev Schreiber character is a silent one, but when he speaks, he is the most powerful person on screen.Brian d'Arcy James underplays his role superbly.
There a couple of things that I will take back from Spotlight, that will continue to disturb me for awhile, its rare that a film affects me so such that it haunts my thoughts for so long. I just can't understand how so many churches that spread across the world, would let priests sexually assault children, for centuries, CENTURIES!!! It's absolutely sickening, how Church Leader's tried to hid these sins, by using there power influence, money, and by using the name of the lord. And then these used churches to make money off, by helping them get off cases. Did any of these people have a soul.Thoughts like these keep wandering in my mind. The film leaves you with a eerie feeling that you just can't let go of for awhile. Nevertheless Spotlight is complete brilliance. The films story and screenplay are superb. The film is not glamorized at all, the film is very gritty and real. Its a film based on real, and true facts. Its realistic cinema at its best. The films location, settings, etc are top notch, and nothing feels out of place for 2001. The film has no blemishes at all. The film is a investigative thriller, and it works in all accounts. You are at the edge of your set the whole time, and by the end of the film you are rotund for the Spotlight team. The films highlight is in its superb performances for its ensemble, and being so superbly informative, and so accurate in every aspect of how law works, how the investigation took place.
Overall Spotlight will sweep the Oscars this year because there is no film that stands a chance next to this classic. Its a film which I could call one of my favourites, but I don't know if I want to watch it again, because the stories of those innocent children still haunt me.
5/5* or 10/10