“Spotlight” is a difficult movie to review for you wonder if you give the art too much credit because the subject matter is such a serious and important story that you want it told or if you’ll be too critical because you want to feel you’re being objective. “Spotlight” is a well made movie that has a continuous flow from start to finish with fine acting and as noted a story that needs to be told, yet I’m not sure it is deserving of best movie of the year. The film could be considered an updated version of “All The President’s Men” as it showcases the valuable work an independent newspaper can do when it’s truly independent (too bad in today’s environment the investigations must always benefit the left). “Spotlight” didn’t break any new ground in artistic expression therefore I believe “Room” still holds my spot for best movie of the year. Yet if there is one story that should be noted from this film we must be objective when evil comes lurking even if it’s from our religious, political or family affiliation, justice should be for all.
*** 1/2 – Spotlight- If you’re Catholic it might have gone too far only highlighting the negative aspect of the Church and you probably could drop a star.