"'Spotlight' is a compelling and straightforward picture which addresses an important story."

Rating: 8/10 (15 July 2016)

This could be the 1000th time that a movie of the drama-genre assimilated into the positivity of critical reactions and film awards. But why these films attracted critics and seemingly experienced judges throughout decades? Perhaps doing 'drama' is the most reliable approach to the fundamentals of filmmaking: Acting, storyline, writing, cinematography, editing and directing. Flashy stunts and special effects are not necessary. Surely, movies which gain leverage on the elements mentioned above would compel people of film awards to nod in agreement. "Spotlight", like other admired drama pictures, revered by professionals although I think that it is not the most powerful movie I have ever seen or the best of the year. But still, "Spotlight" is a compelling and straightforward picture which addresses an important story.
'Spotlight' from the 'The Boston Globe' is a team consists of individuals that act as investigative journalists. The film is based on real stories told by the team, which have reporting works for the case of sexual abuse of children by different Catholic priests being stitched together.
The mighty Mark Rufallo handed in the best performance of the cast. Whenever he was on-screen, he was so well- connected to the character until his own-self temporarily subdued. Other performances from stars like Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Stattery and Stanley Tucci were great too. Acting is the film's forte; so its triumph at SAG awards was not surprising.
Everyone can be stumped by Rezendes's (Mark Rufallo) (a member of the 'spotlight' team) obsession in wanting to get his work done. All we could see of Rezendes was him working, working and working. If Rezendes is a workaholic of the highest order, he might have disregarded personal matters, even if this is not shown anywhere in the movie. But still, one or two that we can learn from the character is his capability to be steadfast for his objectives.
This is the kind of show which informs us on how powerful journalism can be, and how much free press can contribute if it remains incorruptible, and popular in the eyes of the public. Whatever the film was trying to deliver, I guess it succeeded. "Spotlight" fulfilled what good drama movies required. On a pedestal of strong acting performances, writing and directing, "Spotlight" managed to earn Oscars' choice for the best movie of 2015 notwithstanding a group or a few that will think otherwise.
(Cinematicmadness.blogspot.com)