But is it Best Picture worthy?
Others agree, pointing to how characters deliver exposition purely for the benefit of the audience.
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She elevatesThe Postfrom being a First Amendment story to a feminist one, too.
Spielberg makes these crucial days in American history easy to follow.
Thats a small quibble with an urgent and impeccably acted film.
But its also the difference between a very good movie and a great one.
Owen Glieberman (Variety)Its a potently watchable movie that isnt quite a work of art.
(Darkest Hourdoesnt do either half so well.)
Richard Lawson (Vanity Fair)Spielbergs film is rousing and cannily made.
Which may sound cynical.
But thats not the movies cynicism talking, really; its mine.
Maybe the studios a bit, too.
Critics call his messages simplistic and his tone schmaltzy.
All I can tell you isThe Postis the first movie that ever made me cry about an abstract concept.
If only the same heroic anthems accompanied the writing of a movie review.
The Postwill open in theaters on Dec. 22.
