If The King's Speech and The Social Network had a baby

Rating: 10/10 (1 March 2016)

This would be it. For this entire movie, I'm reminded of the climax of The Social Network.
"What was Mr. Zuckerberg's ownership share diluted down to?" "It wasn't" "What was Sean Parker's ownership share diluted down to?" "It wasn't" "And what was your ownership share diluted down to?" "Point zero- three...percent."
Cue subtle music that makes you feel the emotion. In a historical context, the story really should speak for itself, but the subtle music swelling in the background sure does make you feel the goosebumps, doesn't it?
I loved this movie - the montages were a little campy at times, knocking on a thousand doors, talking to a thousand people, but it kept the story moving. I enjoyed Tom McCarthy's take on this, and I wasn't sure I would be able to say that. He directed 2012, and Meet the Parents - both good movies in their own way, but directing a historically important movie like Spotlight is a little different.
Great casting choices all around. And it didn't take me out of the moment for even a second, when I noticed that they all had barely-there Boston accents. It takes place in Boston, mission accomplished.
Definitely worth a rewatch.