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Love the story line, shows the unmasking of the pedophiles and how everyone else but the pedophile priests were masking the problem. The problem was no one was willing to do this and until someone does thinks continue the same. Great acting, I understand why they won for movie of the year

“Spotlight” as a movie is amazing and deserved the Oscar for Best Picture! I ordered this DVD online and it was shipped to my home. My problem is the the inside of the case was broken. The part in the middle that holds the DVD in place, a piece has broken off in the case causing the DVD to slide back and forth in the case (fortunately, it did not cause any scratches to the DVD). It was disappointing. But, the movie itself is fantastic!

Spotlight is a much smaller movie compared to many of the big costume dramas and historical epics that are released around Oscar season starting in October that compete for the Best Picture statue. That's not to say that period movies and costume dramas don't have their place but this movie was positively refreshing. There were no big, loud scene stealing performances and no big orchestral scores or moments that tugged at your heartstrings. Spotlight simply presented the working life of investigative reporters that usually remain in the shadows of print journalism because all we really see as average citizens is the end result and not all the work that goes into bringing a story to the public. The focus of the investigation is disturbing and may not to be appropriate for those under 17 (the movie is Rated R) as it has to do with the child abuse scandal that shook the Catholic Church to it's foundations in the early 2000's. And as important as the story is, as critical as it was to reveal the truth about what went on and to bring the issue to the public so justice could be served and the voices of the abused would no longer have to remain silent, the movie could have been about any important case that needed to be brought to the public's attention. That's the beauty of the film. It's universal message is that the search for truth is one of the most important duties of any true journalist and is also what functional societies should be built on: the consistent demand for truth and accountability so no crime or wrong doing does unnoticed, no matter how small or powerful the perpetrator is. So whether it's the Flint water crisis or investigations into our Presidential candidates or the recent stories about police abuse and use of force or the even the Heroin epidemic that claims thousands of lives every year, Spotlight brings much needed attention to the fact that journalists are one of the key protectors of our democratic values because they seek the truth and see it as their duty to bring it to our attention. So whether you appreciate movies about true stories or want to understand more about how print journalism work (this movie ranks among the best on the subject up there with All The President's Men) or like intelligent movies that are understated but well crafted then you will like this movie. The audio and visuals are solid on blu ray and dvd and the package comes at good deal with an HD digital copy to watch the movie on the go on your portable devices. So if you missed Spotlight in theaters and like award season movies do yourself a favor and watch this great film. It's a tough subject but you will walk away knowing a little more about how our modern world works and may even look at your newspaper and what they do a little differently.

This was my second favorite film from 2015 behind Fury Road. Nothing amazing happens on screen. There are no explosions and there isn't a lot of yelling. It's a quiet film where a team of reporters investigates a cover-up by the Catholic church in Boston and I was hooked the whole way through. There have been a lot of comparisons to a 40-year old film called All the President's Men with Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. That's a good comparison, but I think that Spotlight doesn't even have as much action as that film. It seems like I'm trying to dissuade you from seeing this, but I just want people to know this is a movie you will have to focus on and pay attention to. The acting in this is top notch. It's great to see Michael Keaton quietly making a comeback. Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, and Mark Ruffalo all give their best performances in years. You feel like their characters are real. This is a movie that you will want to go in knowing as little as possible. If you know the outcome, it's still a great story, but seeing what happened to the reporters and how the story unfolds is what kept me riveted. This isn't a dynamically filmed movie. There aren't any amazing shots and it's shot a bit like a documentary. The Blu-Ray does a good job of replicating what I saw in the theater. This is a movie where everyone's talking all the time. There is a bit of music and ambient noises as well. I never had an issue hearing what was being said. If this were two years ago, we would have had another disc full of extras. There are 3 featurettes adding up to around 12 minutes of extras. The interview piece with the Globe reporters is the best. There should be more here, but there is plenty of information on the Internet if you are interested. I recommend this to anyone that is willing to engage their brain for a couple hours. You will definitely be rewarded for your effort.

This movie did a really good job of portraying how this news story came about and what the individuals who worked on it had to overcome to get the truth out to the public.

Spotlight is a fine example of what perfect execution looks like. From the outset we are given the broad scope of the issue the film looks to tackle and from there we dive right into Boston, 2001 to meet the key players in the game the film will be playing. There are no hiccups, no time for second guesses and nothing narratively to take away from the main objective. Spotlight is a prime piece of meat with all of the fat trimmed and only the juiciest parts left so as to make the whole experience one of pure, concentrated excellence. That said, it is certainly an interesting case in a couple of areas. The first being that director Thomas McCarthy (The Visitor, Win Win), who is generally regarded as both a solid writer and filmmaker, was coming off the worst reviewed film of his career a year ago with The Cobbler and so to bounce back so ferociously with this effortlessly intelligent thriller makes it clear there is something more to be said for the process of filmmaking. The other, is that this reviewer in particular is a Catholic. This is an influential piece of information considering Spotlight is about the Boston Globe's investigation into the Church's abuse scandal that gave cause for people everywhere (Catholic or not) to take a second look at one of our most respected and trusted institutions. Because the film plays it straight down the middle, with no time for subplots or unnecessary qualms, no one party is ever viewed unfairly, but rather the irrefutable facts presented allow the audience to make up their own minds.

This movie is an amazing eye opener. Actors did an amazing job delivering the story and message. A must watch.

The little movie with a grand subversive plot. The end will shock you. A justified Best Pic.

couldn't pass up this opportunity to get this best picture winner

Purchased to beef up my dvd library. Watch it. You’ll like.

Need more movies like this that just tell an important story.

I always am assured a good value for dvds I purchase at Best Buy

Best picture winner at a good price from Best Buy!

First and foremost, I must openly praise the performances in this film. Each character is played with heart, honesty, and truth. I think you'll see what I mean. The subject matter was uncomfortable, and often times infuriating, but I'd almost say this film is a must see. Enlightening and enraging, Spotlight is quite possibly the movie of the year in which it was released. These films come along every now and then, probably due to their controversy, but they demand to be watched and researched. Do yourself and pick this film up, it's a great departure from the mindless, pointless, and single viewing slop that's constantly being shoved down our throats at our local cinemas. Go for the story, the writing, and the acting, you won't regret it!

Based on a true story. Terrific cast headed by Michael Keaton. A definite must watch.

Spotlight is easily the best film of 2015, and it's easy to understand why the Academy gave this film the Oscar for Best Picture. Tom McCarthy directed and co-wrote this masterpiece about a group of newspaper journalists from the Boston Globe who are looking into the story of Catholic priests and the allegations of their actions. McCarthy's direction and writing are top notch. The cast stands out all around. Mark Ruffalo is the MVP as Mike Rezendes, who is particularly into working on this story due to being from the area. Rachel McAdams gives her career best as Sasha, who empathizes with the victims. Michael Keaton also stands out as Walter "Robby" Robinson, who is leading the Spotlight team.

The journalism drama "Spotlight" just won the Oscar for Best Picture and it's well deserved. The story of the Boston Globe's investigation of systematic abuse of young children by Catholic priests (and more disturbingly, the cover-up by senior Church officials) is riveting drama and not to be missed. This subject matter could be sensationalist or worse, exploitative, but director Tom McCarthy keeps the focus on the journalism and the efforts by the Globe's "Spotlight" team to connect the dots. Every performance in the All-Star cast (led by Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, and Liev Scrieber) is perfect and the slow burn builds to a devastating indictment of the indifference of suffering that does not let the Globe itself off the hook. The only problem with the Blu-ray are the paltry extras, a handful of very short EPKs. A movie this good deserves at least one commentary and some long documentaries. But on the strength of the movie alone, along with good picture and sound quality, "Spotlight" is still strongly recommended.

the movie centres around the boston globe spotlight team who stumbles upon a pattern of moving priests around different parishes a lot the abuse uncovered was dramatic and painful for so many people most of all the victims who suffered lifetime of humiliation depression and addictions as they for a long time realized no one would believe their stories sad movie no other group of journalists could have had these peoples stories heard better than the boston globe where the boston seemed to be a major center of the sbuse so many lives damaged or destroyed trust of an institution shattered like broken glass healing will take a long time

Clearly, this is a film that is not so much meant for entertainment as it is disturbing and thought-provoking. The subject matter alone makes the movie an unlikely candidate for repeat viewings, so it's perhaps unfair to fault it for that. Favorably, it does not glorify abuse or make it a spectacle. On the other hand, while there are descriptions that are not fit for young viewers, the film rarely unsettles the audience (save for the fact that these events are unsettling in and of themselves), and there are perhaps missed opportunities for more edge-of-your-seat pacing. On a positive note, the film is generally well directed and acted, but it is not quite to the level of greatness that makes me recommend it enthusiastically. It is an important work and highlighting the subject matter is welcomed. But, because I am unlikely to rave about it to anyone, I give it 4 stars rather than 5.

This is a movie that will cause you to think. It may be useful to know that the story focuses more on the investigation process than on the crimes (interviewing people, accessing public records, asking questions about why this happened). It mainly explores the emotions of the reporters and community members. To the extent that it pays attention to the victims, it does so in a sensitive way. It looks at the social structures that encourage people to dismiss allegations of abuse and to ignore direct evidence. Certainly makes you wonder about the world's collective pathology. Brilliant script and acting all around.