Spotlight (2015) - Starring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel McAdams - Blu-ray Forum

Darth Marcus · 07-31-2015, 06:51 PM

Spotlight (2015) - Directed by Tom McCarthy
Release Date: November 6, 2015 LIMITED

Starring:

Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Billy Crudup, and Stanley Tucci

Synopsis:

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

Trailer:

LegacyCosts · 08-03-2015, 03:20 AM

Sounds interesting, I like the cast.

McAdams gets hotter as she gets older, curious.

Foggy · 08-03-2015, 06:41 AM

Looks really good, I don't know that I would be able to sit through a film tackling molestation more than once however.

LuckyDragon · 08-03-2015, 06:48 AM

Batman teams up with Sabretooth, the Hulk, and Howard Stark to fight molestation.

I think these superhero movies may have finally jumped the shark.

MikeScott · 08-03-2015, 05:09 PM

This looks terrific. Great cast. Will definitely be seeing this.

Astro Zombie · 08-03-2015, 05:36 PM

Well, that's just a fantastic cast.

Darth Marcus · 09-08-2015, 03:56 PM

93% on RT so far with an avg. rating of 8.4/10. Many critics praising Keaton, sounds like this could potentially give him another awards nomination this year.

dgoswald · 09-08-2015, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Well, that's just a fantastic cast.

The A-List version of a CSI cast.

Mrdamron · 09-08-2015, 06:07 PM

Looks great. I am pleased to to read more positive reviews for Keaton, solidifying the comeback.

jamesdevil · 09-09-2015, 01:31 AM

Michael Keaton's comeback is the best thing.

Dubstar · 10-25-2015, 05:19 PM

simply outstanding ensemble acting! and for a 128 minute movie it moves really briskly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgoswald

The A-List version of a CSI cast.

well you do know that Paul Guilfoyle is in this

feeling22 · 11-18-2015, 09:17 PM

Looks like Friday is the wide release:

http://spotlightmovietheaters.com/

my theatre is listed

Kevin Holly · 11-18-2015, 09:23 PM

This is a pretty great film.

The comparisons to All the President's Men are a bit much, although I suppose that this might be the second best investigative journalism film, but it's still not even close to the same order of magnitude.

The Michael Keaton comeback is indeed pretty sweet, and this is actually a great film to go along with it.

Very depressing, though, in terms of content. Makes me glad I'm Protestant lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegacyCosts

McAdams gets hotter as she gets older, curious.

Indeed, there are a few whose peak is later (look at Heather Graham, she looked way better in Boogie Nights than Twin Peaks). Although in McAdams case it may just be the further from The Notebook the better lol.

Elandyll · 11-19-2015, 02:32 AM

Amazing movie... I was interested in the cast before I even knew what the movie was about, and I went in blind after receiving an invite from AMC to an early screening event tonight.

Weird thing was how few people attended for a free event.... Not too many AMC stubs people around Baltimore, or maybe touchy subject?

In any case, great movie on an horrific subject, and it never tried to get too close to any one victim (with the possible exception of Rachel McAdams contact) so as to not fall into the crying game, but just like the journalistic investigators the goal really was to start with limited evidence to arrive at the big picture.
If I had to find anything negative, I would say the dialogues felt a bit sub par, but are probably more realistic that way (as in: real life conversations aren't always terribly smart and full of wit).
Acting was obviously a strong point across, with particular mentions to Keaton, Ruffalo and Tucci (Mc Adams and Schreiber were no slouches, but their roles were more "muted", I would say definitely by design). With little screentime, Jamey Sheridan (once known as Randall Flagg) was excellent as well.

format916 · 11-19-2015, 11:21 AM

i thought the movie was good, but for an hbo original movie. nothing really cinematic about this movie.

Jasonic · 11-20-2015, 08:35 PM

I thought this was great and powerful storytelling. 4.5/5

Interesting enough, I wouldn't have been able to see this today if I didn't get into a car wreck this morning.

feeling22 · 11-20-2015, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonic

I thought this was great and powerful storytelling. 4.5/5

Interesting enough, I wouldn't have been able to see this today if I didn't get into a car wreck this morning.

In an alternate timeline, you died and didn't get to see it.

jabbercash · 11-21-2015, 03:44 AM

Saw this and thought it was really good, but a bit disappointing. Everyone was saying this thing could win best picture, but I don't see it. I thought the screenplay was fantastic, and the story was powerful, but that's what carries it the most for me. Thomas McCarthy's directing is raw, but the film isn't very visually appealing. I expected a bit more from the acting. Michael Keaton was really good, but nothing I haven't seen from him before, Tucci was fine, McAdams was fine, but Mark Ruffalo's performance was very odd. I don't know if it was the accent, but the voice he was doing was very distracting and his performance was really over the top, especially compared to the subtle acting in the rest of the film. However, who really impressed me, is Liev Schreiber, who is incredible. He should walk away with the oscar nomination. His performance is so subtle and naturalistic, his performance is perfect. Either way, I found the story to be very engaging, so I'd give it a solid 8/10. But I don't find it to be anything worth revisiting.

soarinsteven · 11-21-2015, 03:49 AM

Saw this today, and loved it. One of the best releases of the year. Important, compelling, stirring, and essential film. Beautifully acted, and this better receive that SAG ensemble nom.

The actors portraying the victims of the sexual abuse deserve a special mention as does Tom McCarthy's direction and framing of their interview scenes. Felt like something out of a documentary with raw, heartbreaking authenticity. This is a can't miss.

fragsies · 11-27-2015, 09:47 AM

I think this is the first film of the year that you can guarantee is a lock for a best picture nomination. I thought it was excellent. It may not be AS good as All the President's Men, but it's almost up there in terms of quality. And the emotion was genuine without manipulating the audience.

I really hope Michael Keaton gets another nomination and continues on his comeback. I don't want him to go away doing Jack Frost again!

11-21-2015, 03:44 AM	#18
jabbercash Power Member Member since:Mar 2014 Blu-ray collection:250 DVD collection:264 Trading Score:1	Saw this and thought it was really good, but a bit disappointing. Everyone was saying this thing could win best picture, but I don't see it. I thought the screenplay was fantastic, and the story was powerful, but that's what carries it the most for me. Thomas McCarthy's directing is raw, but the film isn't very visually appealing. I expected a bit more from the acting. Michael Keaton was really good, but nothing I haven't seen from him before, Tucci was fine, McAdams was fine, but Mark Ruffalo's performance was very odd. I don't know if it was the accent, but the voice he was doing was very distracting and his performance was really over the top, especially compared to the subtle acting in the rest of the film. However, who really impressed me, is Liev Schreiber, who is incredible. He should walk away with the oscar nomination. His performance is so subtle and naturalistic, his performance is perfect. Either way, I found the story to be very engaging, so I'd give it a solid 8/10. But I don't find it to be anything worth revisiting. Last edited by jabbercash; 11-21-2015 at 04:09 AM.

08-03-2015, 03:20 AM	#2
LegacyCosts Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:424 Trading Score:20	Sounds interesting, I like the cast. McAdams gets hotter as she gets older, curious.

08-03-2015, 06:41 AM	#3
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3589 DVD collection:47	Looks really good, I don't know that I would be able to sit through a film tackling molestation more than once however.

08-03-2015, 06:48 AM	#4
LuckyDragon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2015 Location:Tornado Alley 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:1060 DVD collection:1784	Batman teams up with Sabretooth, the Hulk, and Howard Stark to fight molestation. I think these superhero movies may have finally jumped the shark.

08-03-2015, 05:09 PM	#5
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	This looks terrific. Great cast. Will definitely be seeing this.

08-03-2015, 05:36 PM	#6
Astro Zombie Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:733 Blu-ray collection:1327 DVD collection:87 Digital collection:394 iTunes collection:394 Trading Score:3	Well, that's just a fantastic cast.

09-08-2015, 03:56 PM	#7
Darth Marcus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Chapel Hill, NC 4K collection:1491 Blu-ray collection:1747 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:76	93% on RT so far with an avg. rating of 8.4/10. Many critics praising Keaton, sounds like this could potentially give him another awards nomination this year.

09-08-2015, 06:07 PM	#9
Mrdamron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Tallahassee, FL 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:1349 DVD collection:190 Digital collection:2 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:7	Looks great. I am pleased to to read more positive reviews for Keaton, solidifying the comeback.

09-09-2015, 01:31 AM	#10
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	Michael Keaton's comeback is the best thing.

11-18-2015, 09:17 PM	#12
feeling22 Banned Member since:Aug 2015 Trading Score:49	Looks like Friday is the wide release: http://spotlightmovietheaters.com/ my theatre is listed

11-19-2015, 02:32 AM	#14
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	Amazing movie... I was interested in the cast before I even knew what the movie was about, and I went in blind after receiving an invite from AMC to an early screening event tonight. Weird thing was how few people attended for a free event.... Not too many AMC stubs people around Baltimore, or maybe touchy subject? In any case, great movie on an horrific subject, and it never tried to get too close to any one victim (with the possible exception of Rachel McAdams contact) so as to not fall into the crying game, but just like the journalistic investigators the goal really was to start with limited evidence to arrive at the big picture. If I had to find anything negative, I would say the dialogues felt a bit sub par, but are probably more realistic that way (as in: real life conversations aren't always terribly smart and full of wit). Acting was obviously a strong point across, with particular mentions to Keaton, Ruffalo and Tucci (Mc Adams and Schreiber were no slouches, but their roles were more "muted", I would say definitely by design). With little screentime, Jamey Sheridan (once known as Randall Flagg) was excellent as well.

11-19-2015, 11:21 AM	#15
format916 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2011 Location:South Florida 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:497 DVD collection:429 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i thought the movie was good, but for an hbo original movie. nothing really cinematic about this movie.

11-20-2015, 08:35 PM	#16
Jasonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Utah 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:876 Trading Score:115	I thought this was great and powerful storytelling. 4.5/5 Interesting enough, I wouldn't have been able to see this today if I didn't get into a car wreck this morning.

11-21-2015, 03:49 AM	#19
soarinsteven Special Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:IL 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:908	Saw this today, and loved it. One of the best releases of the year. Important, compelling, stirring, and essential film. Beautifully acted, and this better receive that SAG ensemble nom. The actors portraying the victims of the sexual abuse deserve a special mention as does Tom McCarthy's direction and framing of their interview scenes. Felt like something out of a documentary with raw, heartbreaking authenticity. This is a can't miss.

11-27-2015, 09:47 AM	#20
fragsies Junior Member Member since:Jun 2015	I think this is the first film of the year that you can guarantee is a lock for a best picture nomination. I thought it was excellent. It may not be AS good as All the President's Men, but it's almost up there in terms of quality. And the emotion was genuine without manipulating the audience. I really hope Michael Keaton gets another nomination and continues on his comeback. I don't want him to go away doing Jack Frost again!

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