Oscar bait

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2015)

a powerful look at how a team of reporters from the Boston Globe took on the Catholic Church in 2001, "Spotlight" is not only gripping but a great introduction to Journalism 101, making it easily the best newspaper film since "All the Presidents Men". The story jumps to 2001, where new editor Mary Baron (Liev Schrieber) is brought to the newspaper from Miami to jump-start the papers performance. Among the various departments is the investigative small unknown SPOTLIGHT. Its overseen by Michael Keatons character. In his department is the outstanding Mark Ruffalo and Rachel Mcadams. While working a case they are alerted to a story alleging rampant abuse of children by a local priest. Intrigued they begin investigating, slowly uncovering victims and learning that higher members of the Church conspired to keep things quiet. The film, like the investigation, reveals secrets little by little, keeping you fully engrossed in the story. The script is helped by an amazing cast. Ruffalo seems Oscar bound here. Overall this is a must see and a highly watchable film. bravo