Two great actors for a large highly anticipated film by a great director: THE POST

In Italian cinemas from February 1, The Post It is the latest film directed by famous Steven Spielberg.

we are in 1971. The Washington Post It is still a local newspaper and to his guide's Katherine Graham, happened to the husband who committed suicide, mentre Ben Bradlee, instead, He is the severe Director. When they surface, through unofficial sources, important government secrets about the Vietnam War, the two will have to decide whether or not to publish all the papers, putting himself against the institutions and the risk of losing the job, but while safeguarding, freedom of the press.

There is little to do: when it is made a name like that of Steven Spielberg, If you have (quasi) always be sure to stay to witness something memorable. And once again, in telling an important episode in US history, American filmmaker has managed to put a respectable product on stage, majestic in its packaging, Impeccable directing and a cast of actors – Tom Hanks, his actor-fetish, e the great Meryl Streep in primis – that is well able to withstand the duration of the feature film.

They are fast pace, along with many moments of suspense, to ensure that the entire work never loses the tone for the entire duration. And then there's you, the wonderful Meryl Streep in the title role, that, perfectly enhanced by the master Spielberg, He manages to create a memorable character. Particularly noteworthy, about that, is the moment when the woman, on the telephone, still hesitant decides to publish all information and, at the same time, The camera holds the frame on his face.

The only thing that a feature film as The Post can be blamed is that dangerous rhetoric that characterizes a large part of Hollywood productions, where a happy ending is accompanied by a dangerously self-congratulatory music. A – If we want – fall like style, apparently, not even manage to avoid our Steven. But, and to, Spielberg is still Spielberg and forgive (quasi) all.

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