The Post

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2018


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Average Rating 4.1/5
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4.5
Spielberg deftly bounces between Katharines personal journey and Bradlees newsroom. Keith & the Movies
2.8
But the camerawork is some of the duos least dynamic, apart from a few extraneous sequences. Av Club
4.5
The denseness of its story doesnt permit a lot of space to prime outsiders as to what theyre getting, and its a movie that certainly benefits from som .. Den Of Geek
4.5
It is a story about a reckoning between the press and power, and even in sequences most inclined toward a civics lesson, it is powerful stuff. Den Of Geek
4.2
Once upon a time, a movie about the Pentagon Papers could have been framed as a cautionary tale, but now it only makes sense as an unabashed crowdplea .. Indie Wire
4.5
Its Mr. Spielberg Goes to Washington, smirking where Frank Capra preferred to shout (this is as funny a movie as its director has ever made, most of t .. Indie Wire
3.5
The Post is more about these personalities than a straightforward newspaper thriller devoted only to following a story lead to its conclusion. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Thats a perfectly fine idea, but our times could use something sharper. Time Out
5.0
116mins A crackling entertainment made with precision and political purpose, The Post examines a crucial moment in American journalism from more than .. Screen Daily
4.0
All the essential exposition makes the journey slightly taxing in the first act, but there are ample nuggets of brilliant performances and filmmaking .. ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Although Graham isnt a Clintonian figure, theres no missing that shes a woman in a job thats traditionally given to men and theres no shortage of men .. Collider
4.0
The movie also seems aware of its own shortcomings in addressing feminism and the availability of good roles for women. Collider
4.5
That said, theres enough drama here for the bystanders, too, and The Post is a good enough procedural to keep you hooked. Vulture
4.0
None of that should come as a surprise: Manipulative but exhilarating might as well be the directors calling card. Paste Magazine
3.8
Every time The Post threatens to slide into pure, pretentious melodrama, the talent of someone involved pulls it out. Rogerebert
4.7
Serious Oscar contenders and mainstream summer blockbusters dont always go hand in hand. IGN
3.0
Despite that, The Post does move along; it comes in at a brisk hour and fifty six minutes, which for Spielberg these days is concise.Its smooth work f .. E Film Critic
4.0
Streep in particular is a portrait of restrained power as Graham. The Young Folks
5.0
But The Post seems even more entertaining because every line of the crisp and efficient script lands in the hands of an outstanding character actor, a .. Cinema Blend
4.0
But its mostly about the journalists particularly those at the Washington Post who worked to nail down the story, and then publish it, even at the ris .. Ny Daily News
4.0
It all adds up to a talky but fine film, tighter than the recent BRIDGE OF SPIES, although on the downside there are relatively few opportunities for .. JoBlo
4.0
History buffs and cinephiles will find something to enjoy here, and The Post is certainly worth catching in theaters as it awaits whatever Academy Awa .. Screen Rant
3.8
Spielberg then rescues the film with a clever flash forward to the Watergate scandal and a tip of the hat to The Posts closest political kin. The Globe And Mail
4.4
Put another way: Its a newspaper movie that feels like something made by hustling professionals.On deadline. Philly
4.0
The Nixon Administration succeeds in getting a court injunction against the Times, hoping to stop publication of the rest of the report. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
Spielbergs picture is thus not just a crackerjack newspaper tale about getting the story and putting it out. One Guys Opinion
5.0
It makes for a supremely gripping story filled with government secrets, meetings in dark rooms, late night shouting matches and a race against the clo .. Village Voice
4.4
Streep and Hanks shimmer, as does the movie, which lacks only that 70s grit to complete its urgency and authenticity Rogers Movie Nation
4.5
That Hanks and Streep are so good in it, shouldnt surprise anyone. Sover
3.2
Granted, the maestros last endeavor, The BFG, involved fart jokes, but The Post returns Spielberg to the land of Lincoln (along with Munich, War Horse .. Blu Ray
4.4
Its exciting and essential, and one of my favorite films of 2017. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
The Post was exciting because everyone onscreen and in the audience embraced the premise that the Post had news to tell that would turn the world on i .. Chicago Reader
3.8
The good news is that the film is more than a story from the past turned into a parable about the present and a possible future. Mark Reviews Movies
4.4
CLOSE Meryl Streep stars as Washington Post publisher Kay Graham and Tom Hanks is editor Ben Bradlee in The Post, director Steven Spielbergs drama abo .. Usa Today
4.0
Its a film worthy of their talents, a vivid Valentine to Americas First Amendment and the golden age of newspapers. The Times
4.0
This weeks films The Post 12A, 116 mins Coco PG, 105 mins Steven Spielberg first read the script for The Post in February of last year, soon after the .. The Times
4.0
The best thing about The Post is just how much it loves newspapers.Yes, its a rousing story of gutsy journalism in the face of negative political pres .. The Times
4.5
Streep gives a marvelous, subtle performance in this film, which is really a great film about journalism. Lariat
3.8
Steven Spielbergs latest is another old fashioned tribute to American ideals, told with the directors usual flair for storytelling and a command of th .. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Its as if Spielberg watched Spotlight and thought it might make a good movie someday. News Review
3.0
Despite going a bit soft at the end, The Post does function well enough, even if it is preaching very much to the choir. Radio Times
4.0
It would hardly be spoilerific to detail more of the plot when the story is already out there, but theres a thoroughly enjoyable, will they wont they .. Independent
4.4
And thats the movie, a rabble rousing journalistic thriller filled with fierce commitment and fervent heart. Rolling Stone
4.0
Firing on all cylinders, Streep and Hanks anchor the terrific cast with earthy, detailed performances that cut through surfaces to reveal insecurities .. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
Instead, Spielberg delivers the most compelling office drama in years. Decider
4.0
This effort to further escalate the stakes is completely unwarranted and feels condescending. Pop Matters
4.5
And if All the Presidents Men hadnt already been made, it would be a treat to see this cast come back for the next chapter of this saga. The Wrap
3.8
BOTTOM LINE Steven Spielbergs drama about journalism under fire is so timely its practically a headline itself. News Day
3.5
But clearly this freedom of the press clarion call is also intended to resonate in the Trump era. Cs Monitor
4.0
Spielbergs timely Pentagon Papers drama is packed with great performances, none more impressive than Meryl Streeps vulnerable turn as Katherine Graham .. Film Journal
4.0
The most compelling aspect of the film is its contemporary relevance in an age of fake news and alternative facts. Hindustan Times
5.0
It is also a euphoric, angry, and shamelessly sentimental film the sort that only Steven Spielberg can make. Hindustan Times
4.0
The film making may hardly be groundbreaking, but this story is more relevant than ever, and it is told with wit, precision and understated passion. The Guardian
4.0
Newsroom shirtsleeves and ties mostly done up.An American president who is evil but not stupid. The Guardian
4.5
It sounds corny and cliched, but even in Spielbergs hands it doesnt come off that way.Instead it becomes a story that sorely needs to be told, again a .. Az Central
4.0
She had her detractors.The most vociferous was Deborah Davis, author of Katharine the Great, an unauthorised biography that was pulped in 1979 after G .. Smh
5.0
The Post: Pentagon Papers Put The Press Under Pressure Enlarge this image toggle caption Niko Tavernise/Twentieth Century Fox Niko Tavernise/Twentieth .. Npr
5.0
Though slow a bit with its tense plot, this powerful film means a lot. Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
When Sean Spicer declared against all evidence that Trumps inauguration had the largest turnout in American history, the ridiculousness of the asserti .. Q Network
4.0
I dont think this is quite a great film, however, so much as a good film with great things in it. Daily Mail
3.8
But its also the difference between a very good movie and a great one. Ew
0.0
Steven Spielbergs latest bad movie attempts to recapture the emotional drama surrounding the 1971 publication of the Pentagon Papers. Cinema Crazed
5.0
But the film is absolutely right in tagging this story as a pivot in American politics. Slate
3.0
When The Post moves into its final act, Spielberg cranks up the tension magnificently and there are flourishes enough, even if the pay off feels cring .. Flim List
4.5
It just spends less time on the elements that make it dramatically engaging, in order to highlight its contemporary relevance the cinematic equivalent .. Film Inquiry
4.0
What good is publishing if the paper loses funding and goes under.Will the story put American troops in danger Empire
4.5
That detail is beautifully realised, however, and will itself delight others. Eye For Film
5.0
Susan Grangers review of The Post (20th Century Fox/DreamWorks) Steven Spielbergs thriller celebrates journalistic independence and courageous Kathari .. Susang Ranger
4.0
Streep and Hanks shine in Spielbergs timely defense of the press and its freedom to expose corruption even when it implicates or embarrasses those in .. Common Sense Media
4.0
There is an uplifting sensation of teamwork and collaboration presented that is infectious, and frankly makes cheering on the Washington Post easy. Flickering Myth
4.0
Lets face itonly Steven Spielberg could have made this film.The outcome of every event is predictable; true stories have a way of ruining surprises. Flim Threet
4.5
It is fast paced, but extremely engrossing at this point, depicting the challenges of going against the most powerful government.This is when the perf .. Book My Show
4.0
Its the push pull dynamic between editor and publisher thats at the heart of this film.But frankly this is as much a feminist story. Book My Show
5.0
Spielberg remains a sworn foe of narrative confusion, and, as for potting, nobody does it better. New Yorker
4.5
And even if its goals are lofty, the movie is so fleet and entertaining that you never feel youre being lectured to.This is a superhero movie for real .. Time
4.5
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3.1
What plagues the film is its fevered approach to all of the scripts myriad moral dilemmas, which are missing a critical sense of scale and proportiona .. Slant Magazine
4.0
But amidst those, Spielberg injects suspense, defeat, triumph, tension, and a sense of the times. The New Indian Express
4.5
He couldnt have imagined there would be another, happier coincidence. The New Indian Express
5.0
But at its most gratifying, its a love story, from the lede to the kicker. Washington Post
4.0
As a filmmaker, Mr. Spielberg invariably comes down on the side of optimism; here, that hopefulness feels right.It also feels like a rallying cry. The New York Times
4.0
It couldnt be more relevant in our era of spin doctors, fake news and cyber attacks. Express
2.5
The daunting fact is that only mass movements truly change society for the better.But thats a messy process with a lot of depressing history built in, .. The Film Stage
3.8
But a great performer can temporarily make you forget a true storys resolution by burrowing into a characters inner struggles. Chicago Tribune
4.4
That makes it a dinosaur about a dinosaur.But if theres one thing Steven Spielberg knows, its dinosaurs. Boston Globe
3.8
But one wonders if Spielbergs rousing tale of democracy in action is naive reassurance or depressing nostalgia. Reeling Reviews
4.2
But one wonders if Spielbergs rousing tale of democracy in action is naive reassurance or depressing nostalgia. Reeling Reviews
4.5
The film is incidentally a fascinating study of how much the digital era has revolutionized media within a relatively short span. Uproxx
4.0
Crackles with life and energy, depicting a grand adventure in journalism from almost half a century ago with vigor, suspense, and an urgent relevance .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
The rapid delivery of Steven Spielbergs latest irresistible entertainment was almost as startling a feat as the insertion of Christopher Plummer into .. The Irish Times
3.5
Spielberg is a superb craftsman, and he expertly builds suspense from reporters furiously typing, even earning most of the movies cheesy moments of tr .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.4
This is not inherently cinematic material its the kind of narrative that demands a wide canvas. ReelViews
5.0
Theres no real suspense, of course, as we know the outcome, but the swift and observant storytelling sustains interest all the way in a film that does .. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
There are a few occasions when the movie toys with complicating its tidy narrative architecture. The Atlantic
4.0
Spielberg isnt ever able to convey the stakes for Graham and Bradlee. Lyles Movie Files
5.0
As a progressive, a journalist, or just a believer in the power of the free press, The Post is easy to love, a chronicle of a watershed moment in the .. Birth Movies Death
4.5
This movie isnt Spotlight, but it is one of the better journalism movies made. Deccan Chronicle
4.0
Behind its facade, however, this is just another superhero movie. Standard
1.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
2.8
However, much gets lost in this films meandering script that takes far too long to kick into gear before settling on an overleveraged climax that is u .. Coles Mithey
4.5
Its a good, reliable drama. Its also safe, predictable Oscar bait with nothing new to say. Pajiba
5.0
Streeps performance is masterful.Grahams journey isnt a straight line. Movie Freak
4.2
Even if you know the story and its beats, The Post is still enthralling, inspiring entertainment. Detroit News
5.0
You can be stirred by what its saying and still feel that when its over, the film declares more than it reverberates. Variety
3.1
Whether this depiction is true or notand the real life Graham indeed confessed to a lack of self confidence fostered by the sexism surrounding herthe .. Groucho Reviews
3.5
Despite the rushed production, Spielberg makes it seem so fluid and easy to assemble such a big story with a huge cast into a coherent and effective f .. Firstpost
5.0
Not only does Steven Spielbergs crisp retelling of the Pentagon Papers story call attention to journalisms highest calling, but Washington Post publis .. Cnn
5.0
The Post, on the other hand, runs just 115 minutes, moving along at a brisk pace that often makes it feel like a taut thriller as much as a drama abou .. Aisle Seat
4.0
The Post is another great Steven Spielberg movie, but is it fighting a battle that America has already forfeited Forbes
3.2
While that doesnt make the storys heft any less potent, theres an overt familiarity that gets in the way.Its like a great pitch for a story, with a de .. Consequence Of Sound
3.1
But in attempting to craft a film meant to appeal to a wider audience, Spielberg has emerged with one of his most uneven movies to date. Reel Film
4.0
That sense of urgency serves the film well.The Post is a humdinger of a historical journalism tale that manages to be about many things women and powe .. Vox
4.0
With time ticking, this film adopts tropes of the thriller genre, transcending its more character driven, dramatic narrative. Hey U Guys
3.8
PG The Post is a Steven Spielberg movie about a woman finding her voice, a newspaper finding its spine and a nation finding out that its leaders lie.T .. The Star
3.5
A crackling procedural and a kind of quasi prequel to Alan J. Pakulas Watergate drama All The Presidents Men, Spielberg is clearly an admirer of this .. The Play List
2.5
Both are vintage Spielberg, the best technical filmmaker the medium has ever produced and a big giant, sentimental, cotton headed ninny muggins who ca .. Film Freak Central
2.0
Most of the fault lies with writers Liz Hannah and Josh Singer, neither of whom have major credits on their resum. But it doesnt help that Spielberg i .. Now Toronto
5.0
Spielberg steadily builds the drama, giving it the pace of a thriller. Scroll
4.4
But even aside from the ideological themes, The Post feels like an endearing tribute to a past era. Deseret News
4.5
If I have a quibble, it is how the dramatic arc is handled: the film delivers bombshells, yet we hardly feel the blast. Urban Cine File
4.5
Their script predictably flourishes in the hands of Spielberg, one of our finest filmmakers, who arguably knows more about the nostalgia of spirited A .. Film School Rejects
2.0
Its dialogue is wooden and its style sentimental.Given that the (true) story is rather slight and its ending is to anyone who knows their American his .. Film Ink
2.0
The Ellsberg scenes utilize Spielbergs talents well: they are both adventure movie and social consciousness in that way that he loves. But this isnt E .. Ner Dist
3.0
It may not be polite to mention it but director Steven Spielberg a master of the cinematic craft is only as good as the script hes shooting. Maki At The Movies
2.5
Plus, theres a certain sexism among her colleagues, who surely arent prepared to work with a powerful woman.
3.0
A cloying concluding affirmation will curl some toes, but The Post is nonetheless a heart on its sleeve feature which, though preaching to the convert .. Cine Vue
4.5
Published on Jan 18, 2018 The true story of The Washing Post and information they came across involving the U.S. Governments involvment in the Vietnam .. You Tube
3.8
The Post may be all too easy Oscar bait, but its as satisfying and polished as youd expect. New York Post
2.0
But in his hurry to make a relevant movie, Spielberg may have forgotten to make an honest one, or even a good one. Lw Lies
3.5
Spectacularly entertaining, in the way that Raiders of the Lost Ark and Jaws are spectacularly entertaining. Breathlessly paced, its a journalist movi .. Abc
3.0
As the films tone veers back and forth between borderline TV movie and gripping drama, its propelled by powerful turns from leads Streep and Hanks. Flicks
5.0
In a lot of ways, The Post is the movie Oliver Stone wanted Snowden to be. The Stranger
5.0
Its not hard to see why Steven Spielberg thought this story timely. Independent Ie
4.0
The film is looking, mostly successfully, to carry on the fine tradition of All The Presidents Men, Good Night and Good Luck and Spotlight. Stuff
4.0
Thats not say its not damn entertaining or seriously thought provoking, but first time screenwriter Liz Hannah and Josh Singers script occasionally se .. Stuff
4.5
And sometimes what we need is a good old fashioned Hollywood movie. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
With flawless performances and a tightly wound plot, it easily becomes one of the best films of 2017. Film Racket
4.4
I think even Trump could grasp the movies message.And that may be the driving motivation for Spielberg and company when all is said and done. Larsen On Film
4.5
So when the surprisingly climactic storyline in The Post had me on the edge of my seat for two hours in disbelief that a democratic government ever ha .. Refinery 29
4.0
It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all. The Arts Desk
4.0
Spielberg could not have picked a more pertinent time to release The Post.Despite it telling a 45 year old story its tale of corruption, cover up and .. The Sun
5.0
A much bigger hats off to the movie as a whole, a commercial feature film that focuses on a core concern of our time... and the unforced beauty of Mer .. Wsj
3.5
But Streep consistently finds a way, clearly relishing the chance to portray a pioneer in the struggle to break the glass ceiling; and watching her do .. Patriot Ledger
5.0
It would be nice if Trumps staffers, when they watch the movie, take the storys lessons to heart. Sltrib
4.5
In less than a year, Spielberg has put together an expertly crafted film. Film
4.0
Perhaps Spielberg is paying tribute to the classic Post set Watergate film All The Presidents Men . Scmp
4.4
The Post isnt quite a masterpiece, though its a rather magnificent, entertaining and informative motion picture.
3.8
He may not have known it when he signed up for it at the start of 2017 but The Post comes along at an important time given the pressure currently bein .. The Film Pie
5.0
It is melodramatic and sentimental and sometimes downright corny. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
While its imperfections glare like the marker corrections of an overworked copy editor, The Post is an important, necessary statement on journalisms p .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
The Post has all the earmarks of awards bait, but that doesnt make it a bad movie just not an exceptional one. Movie Crypt
2.0
This well documented gambit should have offered Spielberg a chance to have some storytelling fun. Straight
4.5
It proves that history sadly does repeat itself and speaks very loudly to what is currently going on in America. We Live Entertainment
2.5
But the film is staid and tensionless for too long, undermining the same sense of importance it proudly hangs its hat on.That it ends with a slick but .. Cinemix Tape
4.5
I dont know if the people who need to see The Post will ever see it.But for now, flights of fancy can wait; right now we need to be paying attention, .. ComingSoon
3.8
A movie should have to earn the credits by revealing the story, and then take all the time it wants to reveal throw in the credits. Shockya
4.0
The result is one of the most compulsively watchable experiences in months and a film that takes what might have been a quagmire of legal procedure an .. Straits Times
4.5
Its genius lies in the contrast between its slow, serene beauty and the relentless pacing of the action that precedes it. The Ringer
4.5
The cast is stacked with familiar faces who are dulled down in the journalist budget office wear befitting the era.Its quite something. The Ringer
5.0
As timely and urgent as movies can get, The Post is a high water mark in the careers of Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. Dead Line
5.0
Most of the time, the combination of cinematic heavyweights of this caliber with such weighty themes and content leaves a film feeling too rich, preac .. Metro New York
4.5
But if The Post at first seems like the kind of good for you movie going experience that might be more educational than entertaining, it manages to be .. Chron
4.4
First time screenwriter Liz Hannahs screenplay hammers its talking points and exposition with little nuance. Daily Herald
3.8
Its always a blessing to have Sarah Paulson, Tracy Letts, and Bradley Whitford in your film nonetheless.Looking at The Post as a cinematic whole, it c .. Awards Circuit
3.5
But its not as though Spielberg intended it to be, especially as the film builds to its somewhat sentimental climax. Bitly
4.4
Journalistic time, for all practical purposes, can be divided into two parts: B.W. and A.W. Before Watergate and After Watergate.The post Watergate er .. Post Gazette
5.0
He not only underlines the gravity of what is at stake, he gives it the tension of a Hitchcock thriller. Metro
2.5
Theres no doubt that the free press plays an essential role in a democracy, and the timeliness of this picture cant be disputed. Its just too bad Spie .. Scene Stealers
5.0
The triumph of The Post is that such grand ambition doesnt even seem ridiculous. The Daily Beast
4.5
While the older movie was grittier, with arguably smarter dialogue and sharper performances, Spielbergs creation is just what you would expect: brilli .. Or Lando Weekly
2.0
And its so deftly edited that it often feels thrilling as it wings along through its talk centric story. reason
4.0
It could certainly pull its head out of its ass, and realise that its much better at being a newspaper thriller than a message movie about the role of .. Alternate Ending
4.5
If you havent already, definitely consider it as a gift either for yourself or someone else this holiday season.) Lainey Gossip
4.4
Blessed with veterans on both sides of the camera, heres a classically trained piece that manages to be both robust and rousing. Clclt
4.5
Spielberg and company turn in a riveting tale that makes you sit further forward in your seat.This is about the importance of accountability and truth .. Fresh Fiction
4.5
Still, I do wish Spielberg hadnt raced to make awards season, left so many of the questions suggested by this rich material incompletely considered, a .. Seven Day Svt
2.0
It lacks the insight, intensity, and chemistry of All the Presidents Men.Both films were about the Washington Post, but only one is compelling. Tony Mack
5.0
This tale might be history, but these days it feels like anything but. Concrete Play Ground
3.5
Steven Spielbergs latest film The Post salutes Ellsberg the film begins with him experiencing the Vietnam war first hand, before he speaks his mind to .. Rediff
5.0
As drama, this ending is ridiculous; if one feels charitable, its maybe intended to be. National Post
5.0
The scrambling to locate the documents, unravel the mystery and shine a light on shady doings is pure cinematic catnip to those who love a good journa .. National Post
4.5
Will McNamara stop coming over for supper if Graham publishes the Pentagon Papers New Republic
5.0
The source of contention here is The Pentagon Papers, aka: United States Vietnam Relations, 19451967, a secret study by Lyndon Johnsons Secretary of D .. Original Cin
5.0
In that sense, watching The Post feels less an escape into the movies than watching a spectator sport where you wagered your house on the outcome. Blacknerd Problems
5.0
Spielberg never had Larry Cohens B movie, tabloid genius, and hes lost the feel for the zeitgeist that Morrissey has rediscovered.Instead, the film sw .. National Review
5.0
But Streep is sublime.At the core of her genius as a performer and she has earned the right to be called the greatest actress in Hollywood history is .. National Review
5.0
This is all very spectacular but it is in the struggle to locate Hectors rightful place in history that the film finds its emotional force. New States Man
4.0
The premise might have been an old chapter in Americas political history, but the message is timely and relevant. The New Paper
4.5
Its one of the finest performances in a year that is stacked with contenders for leading actress in a film. Cultured Vultures
4.5
RECOMMENDED Its Terrific! boasts the most familiar advertising slogan for the 1941 release of Orson Welles Citizen Kane, a movie that also holds the l .. New City Film
3.5
Thank you for supporting the journalism that our community needs! Winnipeg Free Press
5.0
A compelling look at how one newspaper defied a government in order to fulfill its role as an investigative voice for the people. Cinema Sight
5.0
Spielberg keeps the story moving and, as with all of his films, the technical aspects are first rate. Media Mikes
4.5
Good thing its craftsmanship and acting makes it more likely to wear the years well. Fw Weekly
4.0
In other words, its not a civics lesson, its entertaining throughout. Columbus Alive
3.0
For all the starkly angled shots and smoothly staged suspense or showdowns or snooping around, the pursuit of the papers gets a bit buried here. Vue Weekly
3.1
Spielberg tries valiantly to squeeze urgency out the will they or wont they publish drama.It doesnt quite happen. Us Magazine
2.5
What remains is a movie confused about what its saying, only that it needs to say something. Spectrum Culture
3.8
It also hammers home the feminist nature of this real life journalism tale. Sf Chronicle
5.0
I think Spielberg made The Post as a rallying cry and cautionary tale for the present...The Post plays like a classic Hollywood movie, in the best sen .. Vulture
5.0
conjures up his masterful gift for generating suspense and high drama around the inexorable pull of the deadline, the thrill of a meaningful lead and .. Am Ny
4.5
Burdened by purpose and slipping on its own partisanship, Steven Spielbergs The Post is the perfect capper to this year in which every piece of pop ar .. Washington City Paper
5.0
The Post is a reminder that quality journalism should still be cherished and championed. Film Ireland
4.5
Spielberg has a mastery of establishing a space and then letting the camerawork compliment wave after wave of changing emotions for his characters.The .. Dark Horizons
4.5
Freedom of the press issues, behind the scenes journalism, and a landmark court battle that never appears onscreen are not typical narratives for a ma .. Toledo Blade
2.0
You can try, but its likely you wont get very far.Plus, its a bit of a Trojan horse, as it cleverly smuggles in another film; a film about a woman com .. Spectator
5.0
The Hanks Bradlee soaks up more screen time, but, like Robards, the two time Oscar winner is blessed with a meticulous script and a top notch cast to .. Cambridge Day
4.5
You simply cant go wrong with this winning combination of actors and director. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.5
Ellsberg was a Marine vet himself, though this isnt mentioned.Spielberg being Spielberg, there are some inspired visual touches right away: the reflec .. Metro Active
3.5
When thats been your reality for so long, its hard not to let yourself think its true. Review Journal
3.8
Its a very admirable piece of filmmaking, from a very admirable director.If youve ever had any doubt that Steven Spielberg is one of the great filmmak .. Free Beacon
4.4
The Post (Steven Spielberg, 2017) 3 out of 4 stars.Join me, dear moviegoer, on a journey back in time to when the fourth estate brought down a preside .. Film Festival Today
4.0
Steven Spielbergs reportedly rushed latest looks a little shaky at first but quickly becomes a powerful and suspenseful drama, whether you know the so .. Adelaide Review
2.5
Instead, the movie is surprisingly slow, talky and dull and its stake dont feel as urgent as expected. Impulse Gamer
4.5
The performances are, as one would expect from this lineup, riveting. World Wng
4.5
Still, he captures Bradlees impatience with fools and his burning desire to kick the Posts reputation up a notch.Streep gives the movies best and most .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep in The Post (Niko Tavernise/Twentieth Century Fox) Concentrating on just a few months in 1971, Steven Spielbergs absorbing .. Film Forward
4.0
These three at their second best are still better than practically anyone elses best effort. Aarp
4.5
True, Spielberg and his screenwriters are intoxicated by the heroic age of newspapering be it a reporter feeding a pay phone with every piece of chang .. Saportare Port
5.0
The Post tells of a great moment in journalism and a great moment in one remarkable womans life. Seattle Times
5.0
And the films ending is unbelievably corny and on the nose.But Spielberg can pull off corny like few others. The Greatest Showman Is Undone by One Fat .. Splice Today
4.0
It also reaches through the years to reverberate with a timely contemporary chill. Parade
4.4
And yes, it would have been awfully nice if Spielberg had resisted the final preachment, even it does quote the words of the great Hugo Black. Buffalo News
4.2
A Katherine Graham (Meryl Streep), publisher of The Washington Post, is going over a list of financial and legal documents once again, rehearsing her .. Huffing Ton Post
5.0
Yes, The Post is virtually pre stamped Reliably Entertaining and Certifiably Uplifting, but it makes good on its glossy packaging. Pgh City Paper
5.0
This exciting film will give younger people a modern history lesson cloaked in the guise of a thriller. Leonard Mal
5.0
Its a movie I admire more than I like.Still, cinephiles will want to catch The Post on the big screen because its bound to be a strong Oscar contender .. At Home In Hollywood
3.8
Its a sentimental, hagiographic history lesson ... but would do well to studyhow the electricity intensifies, scene by scene, in a way we rarely exper .. Looking Closer
4.2
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3.8
Heavy handed to be sure The Post is at its best when Spielberg stays out of the storys way and lets it unfold and totally unnecessary, but why shouldn .. Twin Cities
3.2
The newsroom sequences, which should have crackled with thrilling debate and feverish intensity, come across as banter more broad than witty. City Beat
4.0
This is a superbly acted, meticulously crafted film that makes clear the need for truth seekers both then and now. Chesapeake Family
4.5
It is hard to resist such a bravura display of nostalgia and skill bound up together in passionate embrace, so let the thing go right up your hoop ski .. The Tyee
5.0
Everyones part in the Post story is so vital, each character has weight, and the actors give their performances the weight of conviction. It is exhila .. Monsters And Critics
4.0
Its worth mentioning that while Hanks provides another enjoyable performance, Streep brings something entirely new and compelling to the screen. Bust
5.0
The Post is Steven Spielbergs best film since 2005.Thats not saying much, given the past decade has included his weirdly unsettling version of Tintin, .. Gq Magazine
4.0
The Post is a smart, astute piece of cinema that entertains in spades while still having plenty to say on a political, social and journalistic level. .. Indie London
3.0
Unfortunately, the same thing that gives The Post its sense of urgency is what heralds its irrelevance.The Post has all the hallmarks of a Very Import .. Houston Press
4.0
The Post is the angriest film Steven Spielberg has ever made.That is a compliment: his anger comes with a verve and passion that we have not quite see .. Brightest Young Things
5.0
A great team of players surrounds this slyly magnificent performance. The Movie Minute
5.0
Also memorably, Redford and Hoffman pored over card catalogs and phone books, digging for tidbits of information, and in The Post, a host of reporters .. M Live
5.0
The prescience of this battle is unmissable, and so the repeated and simplistic preaching feels unnecessarily didactic. Hot Press
5.0
Such is its power that it convinces you to evangelize on this behalf. K Gun 9
2.5
Before all the shouts of Look! and Over there! could reach the front of the boat, the majority of the onlookers had run to the one side, making the bo .. The Monitor
3.0
Big speeches are a cheap substitute for a truly emotional voyage. Ex Press
3.8
Too bad the story Spielberg opted to tell is primarily a tale of female empowerment that quite frankly doesnt ring true. Baret News Wire
5.0
The Post: Freedom of the Press Has Never Been This Fun In The Post, Steven Spielberg turns the defense of the press into an adventure, with a highly r .. Haaretz
3.8
Even the most hard headed cynical journalist will probably smile with pride as The Post progresses.Its hard not to celebrate when truth prevails over .. My States Man
5.0
His best films either examine it from the inside out or appeal to it with cinematic sensation. Mubi
5.0
Its breathless, a little goofy and an altogether grand old time at the movies. Wbur
4.4
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5.0
Its hard to believe that Hanks and Streep have never starred together and that Streep has never acted for Spielberg. All three icons collide in The Po .. Wtop
4.0
Hanks and Streep are a joy to watch in the lead roles, both firmly within their comfort zones and clearly enjoying themselves, sparking engaging chemi .. I News
5.0
Its not just the biggest eye roll of this movie, but I cant remember a bigger one in any other Spielberg movie. Business Insider
5.0
Unfortunately, the narrative doesnt make the significance as apparent as it should. Pasadena Weekly
3.5
Rousing action and plenty of heart make this a vibrant entry and well worth seeing. Pasadena Weekly
4.0
But nevertheless, The Post doesnt do a disservice to that company of films it belongs to.
4.5
This is notable on its own; doubly so because this is a Steven Spielberg production. The Coast
4.0
The sight of mass rolls of paper getting printed and bound for the streets amounts to one of Spielbergs more impressive technical feats in many filmma .. Tucson Weekly
5.0
At the same time, someone anonymously delivered a shoebox filled with classified pages from the Pentagon Papers. Ncr Online
4.0
Multi layered rich visitation to the era of 1971, is a timely stirring masterpiece and a reminder of how far we have come. Flavourmag
3.0
This is one of the great stories in newspaper history, too great for the treatment it gets in this movie. Its Just Movies
2.0
The balance doesnt sit right and the most exciting elements of The Post remain off screen. Daily Review
4.5
Dorothy Woodend: The star of Steven Spielbergs The Post isnt Meryl Streep or Tom Hanks, although, theyre perfectly serviceable. Awfj
4.0
The Disaster Artist is a hysterical behind the scenes expos tracing the making of Wiseaus self financed vanity project, The Room. Harper's Bazaar
5.0
Spielberg is restrained for the most part, but there are moments of overkill. Newport This Week
3.0
When you are presented with undeniable evidence that elected officials at the highest level lied in their teeth for years, often for no better reason .. The Arts St L
4.5
The only thing I can say that makes sense as to how is simply saying, hes Spielberg. Medium
5.0
One of the intriguing aspects of The Post are the connections between its creators and top journalists. Beta La Times
5.0
But more importantly, its another deftly entertaining Spielberg film. Deep Focus Review
4.5
The Post is an impeccably crafted docudrama, almost a docu thriller, thanks to Spielbergs particular genius at ratcheting up tension and manipulating .. KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..
4.5
Watching The Post, its easy to sign onto the films barely veiled, metaphoric rebuke of Donald Trumps assault on the First Amendment and the free press .. Arts At L
4.5
This was prompted by moves to censor a film based on Sinclair Lewiss It Cant Happen Here, a cautionary tale about the rise of American fascism. Counter Punch
4.5
A beautiful, consistently funny yet devastating, mediation on modern love and friendship. Charlotte Sometimes Goes t ..
4.5
Just two years ago, Bridge of Spies marked Spielbergs pinnacle of intelligent mass entertainment. Neighbour Hood Paper
5.0
Unfortunately, The Post feels very much like the period drama it is a throwback to the days of sideburns and lead type slugs and not the exclamation p .. Real Clear Life



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