You really won’t need these five reasons to watch Spotlight, winner of Best Film at the Oscars

The 88^th Annual Academy Awards just proved why it’s the most awaited awards show of all time by giving us an unforgettable three hours- consisting of Leonardo Di Caprio finally winning an Oscar for Best Actor, Kate Winslet cheering him on throughout his speech, Mark Rylance winning the Supporting Actor in what could be called an unexpected upset over Slyvester Stallone and Mark Ruffalo. There’s more, the biggest honour that of Best Film, went to a movie that had only won one award before during the course of the night.

Defeating favourites Mad Max and Revenant, Spotlight turned out to be an unusual but very deserving winner of the Best Film Award at the Oscars this year. This film which chronicles the Boston Globe’s investigative reporting journey against a priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys in order to provide proof of a cover-up of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church, had only won Best Original Screenplay until the big nomination.

While the whole of internet nodded in agreement at the choice for the Best Film and as the movie just released in Indian theatres, we thought we should give our readers five reasons they should absolutely watch this gem of a movie.

Though, trust us- you really won’t need these five reasons. At all. But then again, there's no harm in reading them.

1. The film is based on a true story which deals with sexual abuse and has a terrific ensemble cast:

A film dealing with the sensitive issue of sexual abuse needs an audience. That’s all. And, you’re in for a treat. It stars Mark Ruffalo, Micheal Keaton, Rachel McAdams and others, so prepare to have your mind blown

2. Spotlight is one of those rare films that have managed to stay away from exaggeration and stuck to the original sequence of events making it all the more relatable:

Spotlight doesn’t take its story for granted or makes it any more theatrical for audience value. Instead it sticks to the script- which is more than enough to give you goosebumps.



3. Can you imagine a newspaper taking the bold decision of suing the church in today’s time? Well, Boston Globe did that, way back in 2001:

Imagine suing the Roman Catholic Church!

4. The film depicts the journey of Boston Globe, the newspaper that not only broke the news of the sex racket, but also made a conscious effort to ensure justice to the victims who spoke out:

The newspaper did so much more than just reporting. This is a story that needs to be told again and again.


5. Just like All The President’s Men, this film will restore your faith in journalism and inspire you to do great work:
In an era where paid news and sensationalism dominates pages and hits on websites, Spotlight is one of those movies that quietly come your way and inspire you to believe in more.