I was a kid during the Pentagon Papers and Watergate. I always looked up to Kay Graham as a woman of fortitude. This film has her restraining from being the woman I read about. However, I feel like this experience was the impetus of her awakening to her strength. I loved Streep's vulnerability and growth throughout the film. She is masterful in her ability to convey several emotions at the same time.
Ben Bradley played by Tom Hanks was so juicy. Loved his portrayal of this balls to the walls man of steel. Hanks truly shines. His speech about Jackie after the death of JFK touched me and brought a tear to the eye.
Spielberg is just a Master of film. He can make you sit on the edge of your seat because he uses the camera to take you in the film. His style is so sophisticated. The actors are not just characters but the film is a character too. Spielberg is always moving the camera to set us in the story.
Bonus is John Williams composed the music. The music is outstanding and is so compelling. Such a great Master of the art. Spielberg and Williams is always genius working together.
So if you don't see this on the big screen, you will regret it. We sat in a packed theatre today and you could hear a pin drop!
I knew the story when I walked in, likeI said I was kid at the time , but this picture made wish I paid more attention to politics when I was younger.
If Spielberg makes a Watergate follow up movie with the same cast, it would be a HUGE hit. This is from a woman who can quote All the President's Men by heart. Please let it be... I would be first in line to see Spielberg's own take on Watergate!!
