Review of The Post (2017) by Luke E — 15 Jan 2018

While not the finest effort Steven Spielberg has directed especially when compared to the brilliance of 'Bridge of Spies' and 'Lincoln'. Though since it's the awards season, 'The Post' is an ideal film to catch this summer due to the engrossing adult drama it brings to the table of 'compelling 20th Century period films'.

Eloquently brought to life with such vibrancy in a top form production, 'The Post' tells the tale of a shocking discovery that through it's compelling chain of events brings about the controversial nature of the then political landscape of America in the early 70s.

In a way a film like this was made to put some political relevance to America's current state of politics; whether it comes to controversial ties, rigged elections and other uncovered dirty deeds that a well respected newspaper has to take as a big risk when taking the bold risk in publishing.

Spielberg is once again in top form, able to bring the setting and drama to life, aided by a fantastic ensemble cast led by both Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. If political disaster doesn't pose a risk to us now, then 'The Post' will shed some light to viewers on how it can happen when the facts are put out there, it's up to the desperate need for the press to expose these matters to the public eye.

Overall, the film is utterly compelling and executed in top form to show how scandals can be exposed, especially within the most pivotal moments in modern history.