Customer Ratings & Reviews

Spotlight was a very entertaining movie. Really enjoyed it.

"Spotlight" (2015 release; 128 min.# brings the true story of how the Boston Globe eventually broke the story of the widespread abuse of young children by Boston priests while the Catholic Church stood by and covered it up. As the movie opens, we are in "Boston, MA - 1976", where we see a priest being accused of abuse. "Wait until the arraignment, the press will be all over it", comments one cop. "What arraignment?", replies the other cop. We then fast-forward to "July, 2001", and we get to know the 4 member Spotlight, an investigative reporting team at the Boston Globe. The Globe also has just gotten a new editor, Marty Baron, "an unmarried Jewish guy who doesn't like baseball" #the implication being he's no fit for Boston#. But it's not long before Baron picks up on a recent column about abuse by Boston priests, and he orders Spotlight to look into it. At this point we're not even 15 minutes into the movie, but to tell you more would spoil your viewing experience, you'll just have to see for yourself how it all plays out. Couple of comments: this is the latest movie from writer and sometimes director Tom McCarthy #he won an Oscar for writing "UP"#, and I have to say, "Spotlight" is the giant leap forward as a director, and he has now placed himself in the upper ranks of today's directors. The trick with these movies is: how can the director brings a movie, whose outcome we already know going in, and still capture our attention? It was the same question faced by the makers of "All The President's Men", of course, and in fact "Spotlight" very much reminds me of "All The President's Men": top-notch all the way, and it feels like a thriller as you're watching it. At one point, someone comments "it takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a village to abuse a child", pinpointing the collective failing of all of Boston for so many years. The abuse of power and influence of the Catholic Church is simply appalling. Kudos to the various performers, including Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachael McAdams, Stanley Tucci, and Liev Schreiber, just to name those. They all bring powerful performances. Last but not least, there is a nice orchestral score from Hollywood veteran composer Howard Shore. If "Spotlight" does somewhat okay at the box office, This movie looks to be in line for a bunch of nominations and even awards in the upcoming awards season. The movie opened nationally in the theaters in late November, and I couldn't wait to see it. The early evening screening where I saw this at in Ft. Myers was reasonably attended but by no means a sell-out. Given the movie will get many well-deserved accolades in the upcoming awards season, it may find a larger audience still. "Spotlight is a must-see, not just because it covers an important issue but most of all because it is one heck of a movie #Top 3 of 2015 for me, along with Sicario and Sun of Saul#. If you liked "All the President's Men", drop everything and go see this. "Spotlight" is HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Spotlight is an exceptionally crafted drama. The cast is absolutely top notch and, in my opinion, Tom McCarthy is one of the best directors working today. The film is a very heavy drama, so if you are looking for light entertainment, watch something else. But for serious movie fans, this is an important, must see film.

A surprise win for Best Picture, it was deserving of it. A dramatic and suspenseful thriller about a group of investigative reporters for the Boston Globe (called Spotlight) who stumble upon a conspiracy within the Catholic Church and blows the case wide open. The A/V quality is excellent for a movie without special effects and much music. The score that is there is highly appropriate for the theme of the movie. Highly recommended.

Spotlight has won so many awards that I gave it a shot. And I'm glad I did. The acting was great, perfect casting. Great story, very sad because it is indeed a true story. If you like good movies, you will like Spotlight.

great investigation movie, reminds of "all the presidents men" but also reminds me of a film called "the Boys of St Vincent." story of priest pedophiles. both films truly heartbreaking. a must see, watched it many times since buying.

I love to watch movies that are base on true events. This movie will not disappoint. Extremely interesting as far as the storyline and actors.

Few stories are worth telling but the Spotlight story is! The movie is so close to the facts that it might as well be a documentary.

This is a quality film with wonderful special features. The in-depth look at the real "Spotlight" crew made this purchase even greater!

Spotlight winner of the Best Picture Oscar is a definite must see movie in the amazing reporting job that was done in real life

Spotlight is an extremely well acted drama about a scandal that shook the nation. Great cast, and great direction.

I believe this to be the best film of 2015. It was well paced and acted and I was just drawn into it.

An Oscar-winning film about the journalists investigating an important story. Highly recommended.

Controversial subject matter made into a great movie with very good performances.

Excellent movie. Well deserving of the best picture oscar it received. Enjoy.

A great product for all family members to enjoy for any occasion.

The issues dealt with in this film have gone way too long.

Acting is top rate, great direction. Definitely recommended!

It is interesting how the betrayal of children is portrayed by the Catholic Church.

Love the 2 disc version. Great movie to watch! Would recommend to friends!