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3/4
A dead serious film with a dead serious topic
ikkegoemikke - wrote on 07/18/2016
"They knew and they let it happen! It could've been you, it could've been me, it could've been any of us."
After watching "Concussion", I wondered how former NFL players would react to this film. After seeing "Spotlight", I asked myself whether the clergy had the courage to see this film or not. And also if lessons were drawn from this. Would the Church restore his original role in society? A haven for believers. Its function as middleman between the divine and the Christians. An institution created as a service for the needy, poor and pious. Or would abuses such as addressed in "Spotlight" simply continue to exist? Because lets admit it. The credits at the end of the film are more horrible than the actual film. It shows that the cited case is only a tip of the iceberg.
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3.5/4
Spotlight unveils alot of secrets and then some...
Indyfreak - wrote on 04/16/2016
This dramatic recreation of the Boston Globe's investigation of child abuse within Boston's Catholic hierarchy is at once an unsettling but also inspiring motion picture. Unsettling because the tragic details of the case. But also inspiring because it champions inquiry and perseverance in the pursuit of justice over ignorance and persuasion to protect the guilty and the corrupt. Spotlight has a great story at its disposal but it would only be suitable for an extra long episode of 60 Minutes or a glorified TV movie without the strength of its powerhouse cast. They're all great in their roles. Spotlight was one of many great films that came out in 2015 but that does not negate its excellent acting and storytelling. As far as Best Picture winners go, it's a good choice.
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Aufruhr
cinegeek.de - wrote on 03/07/2016
Eine Zeitungsmeldung in Boston aus dem Jahr 2002: Über Jahre erlaubte die Kirche den Priestern die Misshandlung von Kindern. Verfasst von Michael Rezendes, einem Mitglied des Spotlight Teams war der Artikel der Beginn einer Reihe von Enthüllungen. Kardinal Bernard Law musste sich schliesslich öffentlich entschuldigen und bekam als "Strafe" eine Position in Rom, dort wo er heute noch arbeitet. Tom McCarthys Film Spotlight folgt den Ereignissen, die Boston erschütterten. Spotlight ist einer der grössten Journalisten Filme geworden und darf sich einreihen in die Liste der Klassiker des Genres. Angeführt wird das Spotlight Team von Walter "Robby" Robinson (Michael Keaton) und den drei Reportern Michael Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Sacha Pfeiffer (Rachel McAdams) und Matty Carroll (Brian …
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4/4
'Spotlight' Shines Bright
Unknown - wrote on 01/18/2016
'Spotlight' is the true story of the 2002 Catholic church scandal told from the perspective of the journalists who initially uncovered it. This entire film is locked down and focused on the investigation. It moves along swiftly, containing only scenes that showcase the journalistic methods in bringing this case to light. It's highly involving for that reason alone, but we are also in tune with the A-list cast who are all on top of their game here. This is one tight-nit ensemble of impressive people all allowing the mystery at hand to take charge. Not once did I ever lose track of any facts - whether it be names, dates, or terminology. Everything is competently handled and told with precise accuracy. The importance of these secrets becoming widespread knowledge only fuels the time …
