The truth is the most touching!

Lessie 2022-03-20 09:01:08

For movies that can affect or change the social environment or even the social system, I never hesitate to give five stars. Just like "The Melting Pot", "Focus" is also a film that changes according to real events, but the difference is that it passes smoothly. The way of narration is not fancy and candid to show the whole story, without any deliberately sensational or deliberately flipped plot, but that's it, it is more convincing and moving! Even the actors do not have any exaggerated performances, just like a documentary, which fully reflects the authenticity of the film! In addition, the film structure is quite meticulous and complete, no wonder it has won the favor of the little golden man!
Although I am not a believer and cannot truly appreciate the church and the status of the church in the hearts of believers, through the real reaction of the film and the experience of the Dussourd family of believers, I am still amazed at the power of the church's brainwashing process! What shocked me most was the list of hundreds of dioceses in the last few big articles of the film, there are so many! And most importantly, the incident that shocked the whole world was allowed to be reported by BG, which is simply unimaginable in my celestial dynasty!
The final ending of the film is simply the finishing touch, clean, neat and close to the theme! Really is a rare good movie!

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Extended Reading
  • Jess 2021-10-20 19:00:57

    A very stable and solid investigative thriller, which reproduces the critical process of the Focus Reporting Group investigating a large number of Catholic priests' sexual abuse scandals. The original report won a Pulitzer Prize, and the film is like a heavy documentary literature. Keaton and Ruflow showed a very high level of performance, and McAdams was in good condition, and the film was very Oscar-like. Keaton answered the phone at the end of the office and called hello to focus, the finishing touch was great

  • Lisa 2021-10-20 19:00:58

    Living in Boston and watching this film feels really... BP strong player level

Spotlight quotes

  • Sacha Pfeiffer: Does Jack Dunn work for the school?

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: No, he's PR for Boston College. They call him when they need help.

    Sacha Pfeiffer: And Pete Conley, why-why was he there?

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: Good question. Pete's a big alum. But I called Bill directly and I asked for a sit-down. I never mentioned anybody else.

    Sacha Pfeiffer: It's like everybody already knows the story.

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: [indicating the Globe building across the street] Yeah. Except us. And we work right there.

  • Jack Dunn: I graduated in 1979, and I had no idea about any of this. So if you're suggesting that Father Gibbons and Father Callahan had in any way...

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: Gibbons and Callahan. I mean, they ran this place like the Navy. You really think they didn't know?

    Jack Dunn: It's a big school, Robby. You know that. A-And we're talking about seven alleged victims over, what, eight years?

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: No, we're talking about, you know, seven that we know about.

    Jack Dunn: This is ridiculous. You're reaching for a story here.

    Principal Bill Kemeza: Jack. Jack, Jack. If I had been president then, I would've known.

    Jack Dunn: Bill, I'm not sure that's relevant.

    Principal Bill Kemeza: Why do you think they sent Talbot up to Cheverus? You know they wanted him out of town.

    Pete Conley: Robby, as well-intentioned as Bill's remarks are, I'm hoping we can keep this between us until we all get on the same page.

    Walter 'Robby' Robinson: Is that why we're here, to get on the same page?