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The Post (2017)

The Post is about the cover-up of the Vietnam War and the U.S.A's first female newspaper publisher.

Directed by Steven Spielberg who needs no introduction does a wonderful job with camera angles and getting the most out of Streep and Hanks that I can imagine most people overlook. He uses  Fincher-like choices for many of the shots. Which involves moving the camera with the pace of the scene. It really is great.

Meryl Streep would have been my first choice for this film and maybe Cate Blanchett if I couldn't get her. Her acting raises the bar for everyone else supporting her. Even actors that I disliked, Zach Woods, did better while around her.

Tom Hanks speaks in a very groggy voice throughout the film. It bothered me at the beginning but I grew used to it by the third act. He thinks differently than most at the post and challenges Streep, something that few people can do.

Bob Odenkirk does a wonderful job in this film even in scenes without Streep or Hanks. You'll recognize him from Breaking Bad as Saul.

Result: A- (It's not up to my standards for a Spielberg film but it's still highly recommended)

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