one time wanderer

If this movie doesn't make you want to become a journalist, I don't know what will. The genius lies in how it exposes the profession as well- I am referring to how the Boston Globe years ago had buried the same story.  Performance-wise, Spotlight belongs to Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams. I loved the build-up to the final half hour as well, which left me broken in a way that only a topic of such gravity can. Which is to say that the movie does full justice to its subject matter, and its 'must-watch' tag is pretty much justified. In conclusion, I cannot wait for my movie-watching groove to come back. I miss it more than anything. 

My professor made us watch half of this American classic in class, and I can't think of anything more appropriate considering his personality. But this "review" is about the film, and not him, so I will try sticking to the point now. I know a lot has been said about Robert Redford's performance in the movie, but the real scene-stealer for me was Dustin Hoffman. He kept up the pace of the movie wonderfully, and was a sheer delight to witness in some scenes.  Apart from that, the movie works primarily as a historical document about the insane Watergate scandal that continues to stun people even today. I'm not a big follower of American politics or anything like that, but this one was intriguing, to say the least. In conclusion, if nothing else, you'll feel suspiciously like a filmbro once you're done with this. And every once in a while, it's good to remind oneself of how the other side lives.