The Post

Although a great watch, the movie struggles to generate real suspense with Tom Hanks being the standout performer whose easy-going, but brave, nature draws in the crowds intrigue . Meryl Streeps performance although immaculate doesn't inspire the same admiration from the audience, and love, as the more minor characters (Bob Odenkirk- a delight in this film who shines in his small scene stealing moments). Wonderfully shot although there is a certain detached-ness from the camera - you feel more like a voyeur than apart of the unfolding drama.

The film is good but it does lack excitement in places and struggles to hold one's attention on occasions. Overall good film with some nice acting from Tom Hanks which has always been a good actor.

A bit of a clunky first half, followed by a more thrilling second half - often the movie feels as though it's weighed down by factual accuracy, and loses pace at times. Meryl Streep does well showing Kay Graham's inner struggle with power and conflict, but I can't help feel that Tom Hank's Ben Bradlee would have been more interesting in other hands. Supporting cast are excellent, particularly Bob Odenkirk and Carrie Coon. The story feels very self-contained at the offices of The Washington Post, which makes the film feel disconnected from the broader climate of 70s USA. The film could have also given more gravity to the discoveries found in the Pentagon Papers, in the same way 'The Big Short' did for the housing market crash, or 'Spotlight; did for the Catholic church cover-ups. Overall, an engaging movie but Spielberg's done better at character-driven drama with 'Lincoln' and 'Munich'. Not as classic as 'JFK' or 'All The Presidents Men' but it serves as a good appetiser before those main courses.