It's been a while since I've read the book but it seems to capture at least the look of the thing. Sadly, the characters aren't fully realised and I found myself drifting off towards the end. Too much Hobbit not enough LOTR I suspect.

I'll admit I got a little confused with the double-tripple-crossing.

The chase, following up leads, all that reporterly stuff. Spotlight condenses tedious paperwork into a thrilling conspiracy to uncover the truth. And what a big case it is.

As put early in the piece, "You want to sue the Church?"