Spotlight
2015, drama, history
129 minutes
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.
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10
David Whitley of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2016-05-06
Compelling, dramatic, and true – I need to say nothing else for this.
10
Hungry Watching of Hungry Watching
2016-03-17
An amazing, yet disturbing story that was smartly told.
10
10
2016-01-27
It is hands down the best film I have seen in a long time and I predict it to follow in Argo’s footsteps and take the top award at this year’s Academy Awards. Read more
10
10
10
2015-09-20
But as a viewer you must get ready to face the same because what is created in this film is so absolutely unbelievable, dynamic and hell of a ride that you’re going to enjoy every minute of it. Read more
9.5
2016-07-06
The dialogue is excellent. It is detailed, without being boring. Read more
9.0
2016-03-23
A polished, straight-to-the-point movie that features a brilliant script and a fantastic cast who portray their characters to perfection. Read more
9.0
2016-01-30
Deals with an incredibly sinister true story and it handles it in a way similar to the real life investigation it’s depicting sparring no details. Read more
8.0
2016-02-01
This is the kind of feature that demands an attention span worthy of its filmmaking. Without being wordy and boringly factual the film does not over simplify nor become too emotionally indulgent. It is sublime filmmaking... Read more
8.0
2016-01-29
A fine tribute to ethical journalism and its power to do good. Read more
8.0
2016-01-28
It's the supporting cast, especially the victims, that really makes the drama come alive. Read more
8.0
2015-11-22
As a film about journalism, it shows us the importance of patience in telling a powerful story. Read more
8.0
2015-11-20
A well-crafted and thoughtful investigative journalism docudrama that is buoyed by great performances. Read more
In other languages
9.0
2016-07-02
Een film ook zonder visueel geweld en spectaculair geluid een mooie maar bovenal goede film kan zijn. Read more
9.0
2016-01-28
Een inspirerend waargebeurd verhaal over een gewichtig onderwerp, tot leven gebracht door een acteursensemble... Read more
9.0
2016-01-27
Een uitmuntende film over journalistiek ondersteund door een geweldige cast. Read more
8.5
Tim Geurts of Filmmad
2016-01-25
Een ware acteursfilm, maar ook het oog voor detail van McCarthy mag niet onvermeld blijven.
8.0
2016-01-22
Een goed biografisch drama over onderzoeksjournalistiek. Read more
7.0
2016-01-22
Wat mist is een vertelling die je meesleurt in die enerverende zoektocht. Read more
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