Synopsis
Break the story. Break the silence.
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
2015 Directed by Tom McCarthy
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
Mark Ruffalo Michael Keaton Rachel McAdams Liev Schreiber John Slattery Brian d'Arcy James Stanley Tucci Elena Wohl Gene Amoroso Doug Murray Sharon McFarlane Jamey Sheridan Neal Huff Billy Crudup Robert B. Kennedy Duane Murray Brian Chamberlain Michael Cyril Creighton Paul Guilfoyle Michael Countryman Tim Whalen Martin Roach Brad Borbridge Don Allison Patty Ross Paloma Nuñez Robert Clarke Gary Galone David Fraser Show All…
Steve Golin Michael Sugar Kate Churchill Nicole Rocklin Blye Pagon Faust Youtchi von Lintel David Mizner
Jonathan King Jeff Skoll Tom Ortenberg Xavier Marchand Michael Bederman Josh Singer Pierre Omidyar Bard Dorros Peter Lawson
Kerry Barden Paul Schnee Jason Knight John Buchan Matt Bouldry Joey Montenarello Adam Richards Maura Smith
Shane Vieau Vanessa Knoll William Cheng Jeff Poulis John MacNeil Karl Denniston Brown Nathan Alexander Kirk Don McQueen Toni Wong
Participant Anonymous Content Rocklin / Faust First Look Media Open Road Films Entertainment One Topic Studios Seville International
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Two of the most chilling scenes in this film:
1. Mark Ruffalo watching kids sing Silent Night at a church as his face just looks completely disgusted
2. The end credits of all the locations in the world where they uncovered more situations of the same nature.
Spotlight isn't the kind of movie I would go out of my way and watch multiple times let alone enjoy. Growing up catholic made me closer to the topic of the film and it's why it hit harder for me. This movie qualifies as strong and intense to some degree. Be ready to digest a lot of reality and face the true reputation of a world unknown to people living in a happy bubble. And it's absolutely disgusting to know that these things are still happening today.
"It's confusing, you know? To be introduced to sex like that..."
"Joe, did you ever try and tell someone?"
"Like who, a priest?"
i gasped. the first and only person i spoke to about being sexually abused as a child was a priest. he told me i should "stay away from temptation".
we need more stories like this.
79/100
For a film practically built around its rock-solid cast and its controversial subject matter, I was surprised by the prevalent dedication of Tom McCarthy's Spotlight. It's an ensemble piece that isn't defined by some syrupy addition of heroism or a sanitized narrative, but by a sturdy sense of plotting and a focused array of incredible actors.
At its core, however, is an excellent screenplay that is constructed with the same hardened quest for truth as the journalists who uncovered this horrific scandal. With Howard Shore's methodical soundtrack underscoring every lead and scrap of paper uncovered, the moment-to-moment beauty of Spotlight is from its inherent devotion to the written word and what it can change.
In fact, most of the…
we remembered halfway through that this actually happened and we were just like (laughs nervously) what the fuck?
This story is important. Journalism is important. Movie gets right to the point. No love interest of main characters or family BS. It was all about the story. Great film
The same man that made The Cobbler made this. Try to wrap your mind around that. The Cobbler is so Razzie worthy that it hurts, while Spotlight will be sure to win a few Oscars (at least several nominations). These two films were only made a year apart. That has got to be one of the biggest turnarounds in cinematic history. What a great recovery. Thomas McCarthy, you sir have redeemed yourself.
a rock-solid, nuts and bolts piece on the disease of corruption and the undying value of journalism. earns comparisons to Zodiac and All the President's Men, but is also more modest and anonymous than either... less sticky. still, builds an immense momentum with its earnestness.
in retrospect, maybe Hebrew school wasn't so bad?
Spotlight is one of those movies that does not hit a single wrong note from the opening frame to the end credits. Flawless acting, writing and direction come together so beautifully to create a procedural drama equal parts riveting and emotionally wrenching. As someone who loves movies, it has everything I could possibly want a film to have. As an aspiring journalist, it showcases the importance of a profession where fighting for the truth can be an uphill battle. I will be shocked if I see a movie in the remainder of 2015 that is better than this undisputed masterpiece.
rachel mcadams' face when her christian grandmother is reading the newspaper... that's talent, babe!