Review of The Post (2017) by Brent_Marchant — 06 Jan 2018

After a painfully slow start, "The Post" thankfully finds its legs about 40 minutes in, at last taking off on a more engaging pace as it moves toward an inspiring, albeit predictably feel good conclusion.

It's a film with a timely (though, one can't help but cynically wonder, regrettably tardy) message about the state of journalism in an America presently besieged by corporate media consolidation and heavy-handed attempts to quash free speech.

Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks turn in adequate performances in their lead roles (though definitely far from their best), with the real stars shining in the supporting parts (particularly Bob Odenkirk, Bruce Greenwood and Matthew Rhys).

Given the current political climate, "The Post" is the right film with the right message that liberal Hollywood adores and loves to lavish with honors. It's just too bad that it's not a better picture.