SPOTLIGHT (2015) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!

[@jmsmys13ify]

A lot of this goes back to a Shawshank Redemption quote. "Would it help if I told them I'm not homosexual?" "Neither are they. You'd have to be human first." It's about power and a sick satisfaction, boy or girl.

[@heavycritic9554]

This movie seems to have been forgotten by the "reaction" community, I'm very sad to say. I'm always happy when I stumble on someone who brings it back. It's a powerful story, a great movie and a context that we need to never forget.

[@SadPeterPan1977]

I went to see this in the cinema when it was released as it was being compared to All The President's Men (which I love) and when the film finished everyone just sat there in complete silence for a few minutes. Never seen any movie have that effect. Great and powerful movie, absolutely deserved the Oscar win.

[@scottlouis]

I watched this in theater. At the end when we see all the places abuse was reported, you could hear the gasps and people crying. It was heartbreaking and powerful.

[@kaitlinsullivan3134]

I'm crazy about this movie. I've lost count of how many times I've watched it because it's such a good depiction of what it really looks like to speak truth to power. There's no car chases, shootouts, or fist fights. It's just a bunch of adults doing the work and it's long hours of quiet research and I'm thrilled this won Best Picture. And I'm glad you were picking up on the language. For a movie with such limited dialogue, they use it so well to show how communities keep people out and keep secrets in. Anyway yeah, I love this movie, I'm crazy about it, and I'm so happy I saw this pop up. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gearoidosullivan356]

As someone who grew up in catholic Ireland, its hard to describe to people overseas the influence the church had here. I remember the occasional creepy priest who suddenly got moved to another parish, or to the missions in Africa or South America. This film does a great job in showing how that culture of silence was maintained. It really is a great film. Top notch performances across the board, with some excellent moments from several of the minor characters. Well deserving of its Oscar win.

[@jmgonzalez4]

Exactly, great comparison to the Big Short. Both from the same year, both covering massive, global cover-ups, both taking the matter extremely serious and yet with different tones. One was funny because the mechanics of a financial crisis are dry and confusing, the other subdued because the subject of child molestation is straight foward as hell and blood curdling - a live wire, causing an emotional reaction immediately. I go back to this movie annually, the writing is nearly flawless.

[@kathyastrom1315]

This is on my top five films of the past decade list, probably in the #1 spot. I have lost count how many times I’ve watched it. I appreciate your inclusion here of three of the little moments that stand out to me-the faces of the hockey player/successful businessman and of Sacha’s grandmother, and that brief glimpse of two of the more recent victims. That man’s expression when he heard his abuser’s name just gives me chills every time, and the grandmother’s stunned and overwhelmed face demonstrates exactly why there were no protestors at the Globe that morning. Lastly, I think the audience needed to see the victims as the children that they were, even though the interviews were done with the adults, understandably. When Cardinal Law died a few years ago, some of the abuse victims from Phil Saviano’s group had a press conference in Mitch Garabidien’s office, showing he is still on the job. The first two victims interviewed here have both died since 2001. The first, interviewed at Mitch’s office, died of an overdose a few years after the story was published. The second died a year or so after this film came out, just a few months before his abuser was released from prison early for good behavior. The article I read said that it would have wrecked him to find out his abuser was free. This film is so brilliantly written. As much as I like All the President’s Men, as a film for the non-subject-matter expert, I think Spotlight does a better job. AtPM expects you to know the names of the more prominent members of the President’s team just to keep up, which most people in 1976 would have. Spotlight does a better job of laying out the crime and the cover up, just because it wasn’t as well known to the general public. If anyone is interested in seeing a documentary show that deals with the scandal from the Vatican’s perspective as well as at the victims’s level, watch the Frontline episode Secrets of the Vatican from not too long after the current pope was installed. It starts with the molestation case and then moves onto non-child-related priest sex scandals and then banking scandals, and how all of them brought down Benedict XVI. [Trigger warning:] There was one woman interviewed whose story of rape on the floor of her church when she was just nine years old still breaks my heart. Phil Saviano was right, it did go all the way to the Vatican.

[@becksimilian2955]

Every performance in this film is top notch. I love procedural "detective" movies like this

[@Duncan_Idaho84]

Hey real talk. Where are all the other reactors to this movie? This won BEST PICTURE at the Oscar’s and while that may not mean much…your reaction stands alone. 😇

[@schmuck.on.wheels]

Probably one of the least flashy great movies of recent years. Just such a powerful story told impeccably well. Great cast, script, filmmaking, everything. And yeah like you, I was surprised how much it affected me, because we all already know the main takeaway. But the film does a great job taking you to a time before it was all public knowledge, and really puts you through the shock, disbelief, and horror of finding out.

[@434444334]

The soundtrack still gives me chills to this day

[@vMufasa]

i love this movie, i was adopted by a Christian big name publisher who was a pedo, I did put him away for 48 years... and have lived a recluse, but this movie I'll rewatch multiple times because it reminds me that there are people out there that care and makes life a little bit easier.

[@tracyfrazier7440]

A complicated story, hard to cut down. Good comments and clips. I hope it leads to more people watching the film.

[@434444334]

This is probably in my top 5 favorite movies of all time I think it’s just amazing

[@ripley312]

Thank you for reviewing this movie. It is so well done, with an excellent cast and script. It really highlights what the best of journalism can be.

[@derikk3215]

I remember when this won the Oscar for Best Picture, and the director went up and I was like Is that Scott Templeton from season 5 of The Wire??? The irony is so great.

[@simeonwindeth1847]

This movie is great, in the way it tells a real life horrific story using hollywood actors who do not overshadow the real life plot subject.

[@MrBellsa61]

Seen this film 2-3 times, it's so damn good. If it wasn't so sad I'd watch it more often.

[@AT-rr2xw]

Did you see the stuff before the end credits? It just kept going and going. I saw this in the Boston Common cinema when it was released. There was a fire alarm about thirty minutes before the end. I am sure that it was not in any way related to this movie playing, but not 100% sure.

[@BloggerMusicMan]

This is one of my favourite movies ever. The drama is intense through pure storytelling, but it's also the most accurate depiction of journalism I've ever seen. I'm happy you got something out of it too.

[@bjanderson4239]

I enjoyed your reaction to this true story. Most true stories involve journalism which I am a veteran. You strike me as someone who enjoys this genre, true stories involving journalism. As others have suggested, may I also suggest, All the Presiden's Men, the film that got me interested in journalism at an earlier age. Also others. "Live from Baghdad". The Pelican Brief. I am now following this channel bc I did not find it possible for Spotlight to be cut down to a 22m review but you only showed most key scenes and kept true to the story. You did not waste my time. There are some scenes I would have left in for context but overall a great reaction. I too loved this film.

[@luissantos7343]

One of my favorite movies, absolutely amazing, and obviously terrifying and heartbreaking. But speaking from a cinema perspective, everything is absolutely flawless, amazing performances all around.

[@darrylw5851]

Thanks Jimmy for the range of your reactions.

[@chefskiss6179]

Yer always doing the quality sh** and I absolutely love it. Thanks for another great posting.

[@kimsikoryak3830]

Thank you for doing this movie. It's important stuff, though not easy or fun. Well done.

[@andyfranks8195]

When u say this movie made me want to fight somebody. OOOOHHHHHH

[@neilburns8869]

Liev Schreiber and Michael Keaton don't really get as much credit as they deserve. Both guys in Spotlight were superb as were Ruffalo and Tucci.

[@brianalavigne3381]

Just a phenomenal movie right???!?! I was in tears during that scene where Ruffalo breaks down. There are many rough scenes to watch but it was all really well shot and well acted! This movie is definitely in my top 5!!!! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jmalonemyth]

All The President's Men should be on your list. Equally great investigative journalism film. I watch Spotlight once a year. Subject matter is rough but all of the acting is great and the script and pacing are flawless. No fat or wasted scenes.

[@paulhewes7333]

agreed. that was a good movie in the same vein.

[@JimmyMacram]

I may give it a peak

[@jessharvell1022]

all the president's men is probably tied with zodiac for me as the greatest journalism/newspaper movie. if you're not up on your nixon history it can be a little opaque at times - it was definitely made for an audience that had just lived through watergate and knew all the conspirators etc - but the investigation and the atmosphere will still grab you.

[@wwk68tig]

Definitely in my top 20 movies.......ever. And I really enjoy your commentary, and how spot-on you are in all your reactions..........thanks so much for posting.

[@stobe187]

Such a fantastic movie. No flashy camera gimmicks, no "hey look at this thing we elaborately rigged up for this set piece" moments - just an important and weighty topic, incredible performances and great pacing.. I am at a complete loss as to why mankind continues to sweep this repugnant shit under the rug when there has been such a wealth of evidence. Imagine any other corporation/company/foundation having THOUSANDS of cases of sexual abuse towards kids like the catholic church has had and not getting completely dismantled and burned to the ground?

[@Bucketbothead007]

Another film dealing with this is, By The Grace of God aka Grâce à Dieu (François Ozon, 2018). An excellent documentary on the same subject is Deliver Us From Evil (Amy Berg, 2006).

[@jatilq]

I'm so glad I decided to watch the movie before watching this reaction. What a great movie and I felt the same way about the editor at the start.

[@suncore598]

Great film about a harrowing subject.

[@tobybrown7607]

This is my all-time favorite movie. I love your reaction to it. You're right. Everyone in this movie is great!

[@pattiharvey1787]

This was an excellent 👌 movie 👍 Have seen it a few times and it ages well because it's an ongoing theme. Thanks for the upload bro 👍👍

[@mmjb53]

I love this movie too! I couldn’t even say how many times I’ve watched it!

[@krissiep1317]

I loved your reaction and I loved how you loved the actors. 😊

[@ulricaandrae4381]

This movie really hits you, I was an emotional wreck after the list in the end. More pol need to see this. Top notch acting.

[@AREA-jp8vb]

Loved this movie!! You should do The Big Short! It tells the story of the 2008 financial crisis. Great cast and it's really funny.

[@j.omnimon2430]

Yo this shit was dank and made me look at almost everything differently

[@paulhewes7333]

very good movie. As a lapsed Catholic, the stuff the church covered up...man...the cover up is as evil as it gets...

[@mynameisnotearl4383]

Great Film Amazing cast Intriguing story

[@sarahwhite4906]

As someone who grew up Catholic (had the early sacraments etc...), and then learned over time how messed up "The Church" really is, by the time I watched this movie I was so proud of my (now) cynicism. Your every response is the proper compassionate, normal human one.

[@Insipid42]

As far as the Priest goes, it's true that hurt people hurt.

[@rustincohle2135]

I sure hope you saw the epilogue at the end of the movie with all the different cities listed where all the abuse scandals were uncovered worldwide. It's devasting.

[@fabrisseterbrugghe8567]

I lived in Boston when this came out. It was overwhelming, even for a non catholic.

[@LRenee86]

YES!!!!!!

[@theradhatter4100]

This movie, dawg! It's a true story, is the thing....

[@LRenee86]

Please consider reacting to the documentary “The Invisible War”. A very powerful but a very important watch.

[@LRenee86]

Since you’ve seen The Big Short, you should check out the HBO movie Too Big to Fail.

[@edreed9189]

Depressing that the number of investigative journalists employed in msm is declining fast

[@threeminuteshate]

It was an investigative journalist with the Miami Herald that brought down Epstein. But to your point, we do need more.

[@rebeccadavis7219]

Thankyou

[@judemiller]

This was a hell of a movie

[@drewc981]

This movie was infuriating and for good reason. Incredible casting choices though.

[@jmalonemyth]

Come on Jimmy! Where is my weekend dose of Succession?

[@tedgross4280]

The only thing I didn't like about this movie is they kind of portray Macleish as a bad guy, when if you read the articles that were written, he was anything but that

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

why is the background so bright, looks like you're in a spaceship

[@Whitewingdevil]

Yeah this is a deeply hard story to watch. Incredible performances, wonderful movie, 10/10 I can't watch it again.

[@seanboy4386]

Pray for the Boston globe team those that worked there and those that still work there. Pray for everyone that was part of this movie. Pray for those were abused. Not everyone might agree with me on this but i would ask that you pray for the abusers too pray that God with grab ahold of there hearts and that they will repent of there ways. I pray Father God for everyone i mentioned before that you will come into there lives lord soften there hearts and they will accept Jesus Christ into there hearts as there Lord and Savior I pray Lord that they will receive the Holy Ghost be filled with the Holy Ghost and be baptized with the Holy Ghost and fire. I pray Lord you will nurse the hearts of those who were abused and grab ahold those who did abuse kids Lord that they will repent of there ways Lord i pray for the cast and crew of this movie the Boston team, the people who were abused and those that did abuse and everyone involved I pray that they will be saved and make it to heaven those i mentioned and everyone apart of this story. Show them you are good Father God Lord Jesus Christ Holy Ghost show them you are good and you still despite humans failing to show that. I pray and ask you for these things and more Lord in Jesus Christ name Amen i pray Amen amd anyone who agrees with me say Amen.

[@beckymellon8135]

❤❤❤

[@vitastraughter390]

house of the dragon???????

[@Just-Saiyan]

🤙

[@EricTheBroBean]

Sorry for nagging you man, but please watch "Very Bad Things" from 1998, if you can get your hands on it. If you dont like it, i promise ill never do a request again:)

[@jasmineoldham2989]

I love this movie and the acting and everything is subtle but compelling the ending credits kills me more than anything.