I enjoyed Spotlight more than Sicario (which started strong, but fizzled IMO). But still, gave Spotlight an 8...as in very good, but not outstanding.
As for who gets the Oscar, who cares? They gave Best Picture to Gladiator! That was the moment that I realized it was all a giant crock of crap.
I don't watch that many movies anymore (still haven't seen Brooklyn or Room), but I can confidently say that Hunt For the Wilderpeople was the best movie of 2016.