There are few things Oscar voters love more than to support a movie tackling important issues, and Meryl Streep. Steven Spielberg‘s “The Post” provides both of those things in ample doses, and the late arrival to the awards season looks like it’s going to shake up the game.
Streep is joined by Tom Hanks, and a ridiculously stacked ensemble (Alison Brie, Carrie Coon, David Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Jesse Plemons, Matthew Rhys, Michael Stuhlbarg, Bradley Whitford, Zach Woods), to tell the #truestory about The Washington Post’s battle to publish the Pentagon Papers, exposing the horrible realities about the war in Vietnam.
Yep, this one ticks all the boxes — freedom of the press! democracy! — and boasting what seems like a powerhouse performance by Streep, “The Post” looks like it can’t miss at the Oscars. Even those who wholly didn’t love the movie, are predicting no shortage of honors for the latest Spielberg jam.
“The Post” opens on December 22nd.
Meryl Streep is almost *Holly Hunter in Broadcast News good* in this movie. ALMOST. not quite. BUT ALMOST.
— david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) November 28, 2017
Also, whether I'm objective or not, I will say that what Meryl Streep does in this movie, building a narrative about her character with each line, move, and gesture, is, even by her standards, astounding.
— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) November 28, 2017
Good performances and the all important relevant topic, and it is hella entertaining! Bring the whole fam!
(But actually do that last part)
— Alissa Wilkinson (@alissamarie) November 28, 2017
I pretty much loved THE POST. Streep: Her best perf in years. Hanks: Delightfully irascible. The rest of the cast: Great. I expected its depiction of journalism to feel vital & sentimental. I did not expect Spielberg to make his first overtly feminist film since The Color Purple.
— Adam B. Vary (@adambvary) November 28, 2017
for serious: I yelped and shrieked aloud a handful of times. at one point I grabbed @jhoffman’s knee with my whole hand. it’s another entry in Spielberg’s worship of PROCESS and I adore it
— David Sims (@davidlsims) November 28, 2017
THE POST, as everyone else is saying, is dynamite. As good as THE PAPER? As good as LINCOLN? I dunno. Probably. Streep has multiple line-readings that remind you why she's Meryl Goddamn Streep.
— Jordan Hoffman (@jhoffman) November 28, 2017
The Post is a reminder that Spielberg is a pro like no other. Pentagon Papers changed everything. It was a time not unlike today – similar forces at work. Everyone at the top of their game here.
— Sasha Stone (@AwardsDaily) November 28, 2017
#ThePost: "The press was to serve the governed, not the governors." This isn't quite the best film of the year, but it might be the most important. A stirring, far too relevant defense of a free press from Spielberg & co. Streep, Hanks and Bob Odenkirk knock it out of the park.
— Chris Evangelista (@cevangelista413) November 28, 2017
Steven Spielberg's "The Post" is a timely look at the importance of journalism. Hanks rips his role to shreds while Streep shows up with an angelic grace. Kaminski's camera work & Williams' score are standouts. First 30 mins drag but comes home by the end. A crowdpleaser #ThePost pic.twitter.com/xGP4fosvj7
— Clayton Davis (@AwardsCircuit) November 28, 2017
Elegant and efficient until it turns clumsy/corny at end. Streep fantastic (miraculously understated), Hanks very Hanksy and not particularly interesting. Wanted more Kay Graham, less familiar newspaper heroics.
— Jon Frosch (@jon_frosch) November 28, 2017
THE POST: a film about the 70s which speaks so much about today. The freedom of the press, sexism in the workplace. Thrilling, fascinating & inspiring. Listening to Streep + Hanks + Spielberg + screenwriter Liz Hannah ? pic.twitter.com/kbAgBBxsgH
— Alicia Malone (@aliciamalone) November 28, 2017
We can talk about THE POST? Let's talk about THE POST. It's excellent. A rousing crowdpleaser about the freedom of the press? Sold. I loved it. Spielberg's best film since Munich.
— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) November 28, 2017
The Post is exactly what you're expecting: mature, rousing, resonant newsroom procedural with proper Spielbergian swell. Smashing, nuanced (!) Streep, bristlingly adorable Hanks.
— Robbie Collin (@robbiereviews) November 28, 2017
Oh, I can tweet about THE POST? Great!
It’s very good and incredibly timely. It probably won’t crack my Top 10, but only because 2017 has been jam-packed with great movies.
— Matt Goldberg (@MattGoldberg) November 28, 2017
I now understand why #StevenSpielberg wanted #ThePost out this year. Even though it's dealing with the past it speaks to what's happening today. Great performances all around. Will be a player in Award season. #FreePress pic.twitter.com/ohylWvGgFp
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) November 28, 2017
#ThePost is excellent. Obvious but well worth saying – Streep and Hanks are fantastic. Takes some time to build but was *very* moved by Katharine Graham’s experience and how incredibly important it is to tell this story right now.
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) November 28, 2017
The Post is an important film, not just to history, but to the now. Streep is amazing. My audience broke into applause at least 6 times during the movie itself. Spielberg’s best film since Munich.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) November 28, 2017
The Post benefits from a great, likable cast and a sadly timely reminder of the last time a president tried to villainize the press. However it’s super on the nose, incredibly slight and kind of a snooze overall. Felt to me like Spielberg was on autopilot.
— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) November 28, 2017
The Post, or Throwing a Fit to Print, or When Life Gives You Classified Government Documents, Make Lemonade: I'm about as easy a lay for on-screen journalistic procedural as people get, so yeah, I even enjoyed the corniest, most self-important stretches near the end.
— Will Goss (@williambgoss) November 28, 2017
Good performances and the all important relevant topic, and it is hella entertaining! Bring the whole fam!
(But actually do that last part)
— Alissa Wilkinson (@alissamarie) November 28, 2017
I'm still not allowed to publish any thoughts on The Post so I can't say I not saying I've had a story titled "Can Meryl Streep win her fourth Oscar?" ready to to go for over a week, but I'm not not saying that either.
— Gregory Ellwood – 4 Quadrant Podcast on iTunes (@TheGregoryE) November 28, 2017
She’s freaking great. The movie just very good, however. Spielberg’s direction very uninspired. Seems rushed and lazy at times. https://t.co/WLIfUSXoRH
— Gregory Ellwood – 4 Quadrant Podcast on iTunes (@TheGregoryE) November 28, 2017
Also, not Spielberg’s most subtle work. Leaving Best Director slot potentially open…
— Gregory Ellwood – 4 Quadrant Podcast on iTunes (@TheGregoryE) November 28, 2017
