It’s about revealing the wrongdoings of people who are widely trusted. A film presented as a documentary would have shown the actual identities of those responsible to hold them accountable. That's why I really hoped it would be a documentary, because then I certainly would have given it a perfect score. There isn't anything negative to say about this movie, but adapting a story like this means fabricated acting, artificial environments, and awards going to people who haven’t truly earned them. Still, the film had elements of a documentary feel, and I appreciated its construction. The movie brought to light a significant scandal. When an issue is up for discussion in America, it tends to become a global concern, which seems to be where this story originated. It all started with journalists at The Boston Globe, who were tasked by their new editor to investigate sexual abuse of children by priests. Their initial investigation only grew as they uncovered more evidence to publish. The remaining portion focuses on how they developed the story that impacted not just the country but the entire world. The film features a series of strong performances; there isn’t really a central lead, and everyone seems to play a supporting part. Six actors were nominated for Academy Awards in supporting roles, both male and female. I was quite let down because Mark Ruffalo's performance in 'Infinitely Polar Bear' should have also been recognized. Regardless, this 15-year-old story remains very relevant. It marked an impressive return for the director after his previous film, 'The Cobbler,' received harsh criticism and unfairly targeted Sandler. This is a movie you absolutely need to see; however, it’s not something lighthearted to watch on a weekend—it's based on actual events. 8/10

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