MOVIE: SPOTLIGHT [2015]

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REVIEW# 96
MOVIE: SPOTLIGHT [2015]
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Mark Ruffalo,Rachel Adams
Director: Tom McCarthy
IMDb rating: 8.1/10
Deeps rating: 8/10
Verdict: A bold statement.

#PLOT.
   In 2001,Boston Globe hires a new editor who is a Jewish guy called Marty Baron and as soon as he takes charge he works on to improve the readership of the newspaper.But he chooses a sensational story to build his viewership;something that can shake the whole world and can have serious after effects.He decides to give the task to the 'Spotlight' team headed by Walter 'Robby'. They are assigned with the task of finding and reporting about the sexual abuse going on in Catholic churches and to investigate about the priests and child victims involved in this crime.As the team proceeds with the investigation,shocking truths are revealed and it seems that the no.of priests involved is just beyond their imagination and the cover-ups done to hide the truth from public are more than  annoying.They soon realize that publishing a story about this can send tremors up to Vatican.As faith is being questioned and church and religion under suspicion. they should expect serious consequences.

#POSITIVES.

1. Hats off to the entire team for coming up with and bold and gutsy subject like this and executing it in the best possible manner.A subject that honors the audience.
2. Excellent performances from all the lead actors;special mention to Mark Ruffalo.
3. The best screenplay after a long time which helps to maintain the tempo throughout.
4. Top class direction as if this controversial plot was well-studied and researched.

#NEGATIVES.

1. As the movie deals with the controversial subject about the faith and integrity of priests and more than that,the authority of Church itself,this movie can be irritating for some.But as the movie is based on true facts I don't believe it's a big point to be marked as a negative.


#BOX OFFICE.

The movie was well-received by critics.It won numerous awards in various film festivals.It was nominated for 6 Oscar's and won two;for the best Movie and best Original Screenplay.Still considered as one the best movies in recent times,this movie made decent money at the box office too.It garnered $93 million world wide against a budget of $20 million,thus making it a profitable venture.


TIP OF THE DAY: FAITH IS BESTOWED UPON US BY FATE.