Overwelming

Rating: 10/10 (30 January 2016)

Overwhelming, and excellent are just two of the qualities this film has.
Spotlight tells the true investigation of the Boston Globe Spotlight team to uncover the scandal of Boston priests who abused children. A cold, heart breaking story that is told so well, you need to see it to know it.
It is a very strong simple film that plainly explores the investigation itself, supported by brilliant performances from the ensemble cast, particularly from Ruffalo, Keaton, McAdams, and Schreiber.
You are completely drawn into the story, and how it develops only pulls you closer. It is very solid and unbelievable that you are learning about real events.
It has frequent moments that just open your mind and make you feel real emotion, and deep thought. Even though it is a dark story is a very well made film, strong piece of cinema.
This may not be the right film for people who don't find a full talking film very appealing, but it is very compelling, and eye opening that does not make it dull at all.
It is also supported by a moving score that represents the atmosphere perfectly and only makes you feel more affected by the story.
It is a pure 9/10, on its own its excellent, but with the Oscars on the way, I am unsure whether it is the right film for Best Picture. However, this is highly recommended, and defiantly deserves praise.