The inevitably unfolding scale of the central conspiracy and the true personal horrors of Spotlight are told with such a relentless pin-sharp simplicity that its largely understated style is immensely powerful. Fully deserving of its Awards-season recognition, the film handles the dense dialogue and plotting carefully and effectively, Howard Shore's melancholy score is spot on, and the ensemble cast (led by Keaton, McAdams, Schreiber and especially Ruffalo giving another striking performance) is wonderful to watch. Only the occasional cliché (a jogging shot, a couple of montages) intrudes, but that is a minor quibble for what is an unshowy, mature and very bold film that leaves a real impression.
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