The Post (2017)

The Post (2017)

2017 PG-13 108 Minutes

Drama | History

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. Inspi...

Overall Rating

8 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • As much an indictment of the current conflict between those governing and those doing reporting as it is a retelling of the past. A country without a free, unrestrained press cannot be free. A significant reminder presented by a talented director... Read the full review »
  • The post combines Spielberg’s masterful filmmaking expertise, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks’ undeniable talents, and a killer script to deliver an engaging and shockingly topical historical drama. Read the full review »
  • The Post takes an important subject, uses a masterful director and casts two powerhouse actors to create a thrilling journalistic drama. I consistently read "this is so Oscar-bait" or "another nomination for Streep again!" to which I just have to... Read the full review »
  • WHAT I LIKED: A telling and politically-relevant account of the release of the Pentagon Papers in an 'All the President's Men,' style journalistic thriller, Steven Spielberg's 'The Post,' is a thoroughly engaging and very interesting experience th... Read the full review »
  • Elite Reviewer
    Chris

    Chris

    6 / 10
    I didn't think this one was that great, the only truly excellent thing about 'The Post' is it's performances. I thought 'Spotlight' was a far superior film. Read the full review »
  • Creeper3455

    Creeper3455

    7 / 10
    The Post is apparently a movie that you can see in theatres right now (or not) and another movie nominated for Best Picture by the Academy... Now let's not rage because truth be told,I liked this movie. I honestly think this movie is another sign... Read the full review »
  • Elite Reviewer
    "The Post" tackles the importance of a free press and the cost of what it would mean to the American people if those in power ever tried to stifle it. It was a watershed moment in our country, one everyone should learn about from now until the end... Read the full review »