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By Bob Bloom (1,124) for Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) (1,017) on 18 Nov 2015

Spotlight' avoids sensationalism, telling its lurid story in a low-key, even-keeled manner…

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By Steve Persall (1,105) for Tampa Bay Times (1,287) on 17 Nov 2015

Spotlight is a rare movie about the profession — and just enough about people in it — that simply feels right, speaking from the inside…

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By Andrea Chase (1,182) for Killer Movie Reviews (1,182) on 16 Nov 2015

Rather than merely recounting the painstaking detective work involved, it examines a system more concerned with institutions than people, powered…

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By Christopher Orr (399) for The Atlantic (1,046) on 15 Nov 2015

This is why Spotlight's moral of humility is so powerful…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 14 Nov 2015

Spotlight is a Valentine to investigative journalism and a stark reminder of where we’re headed now that this brand of writing has become…

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By Christy Lemire (1,262) for ChristyLemire.com (116) on 14 Nov 2015

Like the story being reported within the film, Spotlight is simultaneously emotional and clear-eyed…

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By Barry Hertz (792) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 13 Nov 2015

Spotlight is not about fiery performances or thrilling set-pieces – it’s simply a tight and captivating look at professionals who excel…

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By Stephen Silver (684) for EntertainmentTell (372) on 13 Nov 2015

Succeeds as a 'journalism movie,' but also as much more: An acting showcase, a character study and as a study of the city of Boston itself…

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By Katherine Monk (493) for Ex-Press.com (333) on 13 Nov 2015

Director Tom McCarthy creates cinematic tension by setting two institutions on a collision course as the Catholic Church and The Boston Globe…

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for San Francisco Examiner (1,621) on 13 Nov 2015

It may even be the best newspaper movie since All the President's Men, although its conspiracy story cuts deeper - molested children rather…

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By Gary Thompson (1,554) for Philadelphia Daily News (1,596) on 13 Nov 2015

[A] taut, quietly thrilling investigative procedural, each scene a small marvel of solid writing and acting…

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By Josh Larsen (2,042) for LarsenOnFilm (1,412) on 13 Nov 2015

defined by Keaton's blah, button-down shirts and McAdams' grown-out roots…

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By Todd Vanderwerff (134) for Vox (725) on 13 Nov 2015

This kind of meat-and-potatoes ensemble drama is rarely made so well (or at all) nowadays, and the ensemble cast is top-notch, with great,…

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By Matthew Lickona (530) for San Diego Reader (713) on 13 Nov 2015

A touching ode to the old-fashioned notion that some things simply need reporting; never mind the effort, the expense, or the effect on circulation…

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By Travis Hopson (923) for Examiner.com (1,617) on 13 Nov 2015

Spotlight is basically everything the filmTruth set out to be but just came up short in accomplishing…

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By Liz Braun (961) for Toronto Sun (419) on 13 Nov 2015

Spotlight is a mystery, a thriller and a human interest drama, but mostly it's a love letter to investigative journalism…

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By Jim Judy (1,199) for Screen It! (1,437) on 13 Nov 2015

A terrific film that will likely remind many a viewer -- if old enough or a big film fan -- of All the President's Men…

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By Robert Horton (590) for HeraldNet (Everett, WA) (288) on 13 Nov 2015

Spotlight creates excitement from the day-to-day business of recognizing uncomfortable facts…

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By Nell Minow (2,357) for Beliefnet (937) on 12 Nov 2015

Really captures the culture of a newsroom, the stale coffee, the stale-er jokes, but the passionate curiosity that drives them all…

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By Ann Hornaday (1,919) for Washington Post (9,851) on 12 Nov 2015

For all of its modesty and dedication to process, Spotlight winds up being a startlingly emotional experience, and not just for filmgoers with…

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