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‘The Post’ - A Review

- Pritha Mukherji

George Orwell once said, “Freedom of the Press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to
criticise and oppose”. We are living in a world where one of the most crucial rights has been put in
jeopardy. And in such a scenario, where the news channels are flooded with reports of journalists
being killed and newspaper offices being bombed, director Steven Spielberg creates a masterpiece
titled “The Post”.

Set in 1966, the movie is based on the true events of USA’s 30-year involvement in the Vietnam
War and how The New York Times and The Washington Post unfolded the secrets related to it. This
story runs parallels that of heiress Katherine Graham who is given the responsibility of The Post,
soon after the death of her husband Frank. Spielberg carefully interlinks these stories to keep the
audience glued to their seats. He manages to capture every emotion of each character, right from the
jolly conversation between Katherine and editor-in-chief Ben Bradlee, to McNamara’s concern
regarding an unflattering article in the Times. Clearly, his directorial skills are unmatched to any
other director. Throughout the movie, he ensures that every character gets their voice, even if they
have limited screen time. Take a bow, Steven Spielberg!