Review of The Post (2017) by Tony P — 15 Jul 2018

The Post utilises its all-star cast and tight direction, to deliver a though-provoking political drama. Steven Spielberg did not hold back with his casting. The two leads, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks have great chemistry and carry most of the film.

In addition, Spielberg's awareness of political issues at the time is what truly gives the film its brilliance. Particularly relevant today, the film explores the obligations of the press and its duty to the people, as detailed in the US Constitution.

This issue is perfectly discussed thanks to Streep's and Hanks' performances and Spielberg's writing. This issue is the best part of the film. Thanks to the (positive) abundance of female-lead films recently, Streep's struggles as the first female editor of the Washington Post, while adding a nice touch, are often repetitive and familiar and to cause the film to lose some momentum in comparison to its main plot.

That said, The Post is a thought-provoking political drama with excellent performances and writing that drive its discussion forward, although its subplots can drag it down slightly, its high-points more than compensate.