Actually, the film is very similar to last year's “Hidden Figures”, in the sense that both use a comedy approach to depict quite dark and depressing periods in American history. That's good news for the audiences, making their viewing experience fairly enjoyable. Not Coincidentally, both films are distributed by 20th Century Fox and I'm pretty sure that “The Post” is going to achieve respectable box office in the United States, say at least 120M dollars.
From the perspective of filmmaking, the film is absolutely brilliant. The original score is especially notable. I don't know who composes the music, but it's just world-class. The direction and acting are also remarkable. The taut pace keeps the attention of the viewers to the last minute of the film, and the veteran cast simply deliver an impeccable performance. The makeup, production design and cinematography are utterly fantastic, and make every scene look real.
The film also conveys an important message: free press is the foundation to democracy and should serve the governance, not the governors, which still resonates today.
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