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The Post
2017 116 min United States of America, India PG-13 16+
★7.7
Drama, History
Director: Steven Spielberg
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Description
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$81.9M
Worldwide:
$179.77M
Starring
Meryl Streep
Actor
Tom Hanks
Actor
Sarah Paulson
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Picture (Drama)
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Thriller
Academy Awards 2018
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Actress (Drama)
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 2018
— Best Actress
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Actor (Drama)
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Director
Key opinion
The Post is widely regarded as a competent and well-crafted historical drama, though critics are split on whether its execution transcends standard industry formulas. While many appreciate its professional direction and focus on journalistic integrity, others find the narrative pacing sluggish and the character depth lacking.
| Production | The film succeeds in authentic period immersion through effective production design and atmospheric 1970s aesthetics. | |
| Score | The score by John Williams is widely regarded as a high-quality, professional contribution that elevates the film's tone. | |
| Acting | Performances by Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks are debated: supporters view them as strong and nuanced, while detractors label them as formulaic or lacking in emotional depth. | |
| Pacing | The pacing divides viewers, as some find the contemplative, dialogue-heavy tempo rewarding while others feel it lacks necessary narrative momentum. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by some as an intelligent and tightly structured exploration of free speech, while others criticize it for being thin, predictable, and underdeveloped. |