Serious acting for an equally serious topic

Rating: 8/10 (20 April 2019)

Spotlight is a dark insight into the secrets of the Catholic church in the USA, and does not hold back on any punches. The revelations uncovered throughout the film (and the actions of the church following) are like something fictional, making the topic even more startling. By experiencing it from the viewpoint of the media, it becomes even more apparent the lengths to which some senior members of the church went to avoid publicity - as well as the influence religion still has on modern-day society.
Strong casting helps to emphasise the story: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams (among others) all portray their characters brilliantly, hailing them as the heroes that uncovered the priest scandal of the early 2000s. Spotlight is not an easy watch, but navigates a difficult plot well by giving a glimpse of justice; however, even after watching, you will be left with an uneasy feeling that is hard to shake.