Truth

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  • 2016


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Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.0
Truth is fascinating and often exciting. But the film lacks the qualities of great drama that make it feel like its unfolding right in front of the au .. Av Club
3.0
For a movie about the importance of objectivity, Truth feels like a biased and sanctimonious op ed column. EW
3.8
Its not surprising that Truth takes the perspective that it doesyou dont cast Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford as Mapes and Rather and not expect the .. Rogerebert
3.0
Due respect, says CBS president Andrew Heyward (Bruce Greenwood) when confronting Mapes about suggestions that the report doesnt hold up. Indie Wire
4.5
Which is not to say that Mapes doesnt enjoy sinking her teeth into the latest juicy piece of brisket thats landed in her inbox, a tip concerning alleg .. Variety
2.5
When we first see Mapes, assayed by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, shes meeting with a lawyer. We Got This Covered
4.0
In the closing act, the film sharpens and becomes something far more compelling. Time Out
3.0
Blanchett is terrific as Mapes, juggling hard journalism and home life, serving breakfast to her son while fielding tough as nails phone calls. The Guardian
1.0
Mapes and Rather resent the way that the debate gets bogged down in the documents without focusing on the larger issue, but the film gets bogged down .. The Guardian
3.0
Its a noisy, one note rally for the converted that gets your pulse racing even if youre rolling your eyes. The Guardian
3.1
Its a film that cant develop themes because its too busy disseminating information, and this extends to its main characters.
3.8
But Truth doesnt completely earn the comparison, if only because, in its uncritical embrace of Mapess belief in her own victimization, it fails to pre ..
1.5
Speaking of anchors, Redford is wonderful and subtly funny even if hes playing a saint. Vulture
1.5
It may be yesterdays news, but theres still plenty of juice left in Truth, a crackerjack journalism yarn in which big name actors play big name real l .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
With its bombastic title, Truth seems to want to remind us of the complications of reality, even as it selects which characters truths to portray. Tru ..
4.5
Truth which tells Ms. Mapess side of the story, is sympathetic, but doesnt try to exonerate her. The New York Times
2.4
It feels phony, but doesnt offer up any entertainment value in the place of the honesty its lacking. Paste Magazine
3.2
It is a questioning and contemplative and at times smart film, even if it has a tendency to preach. IGN
4.0
Shes such a continually questioning actress, almost never content with whatever first answer shes given. Telegraph
4.5
But eventually Redfords own presence and understated charm take hold and the actor doesnt so much inhabit the role as simply make it his own, bending ..
3.8
Its not some subjective overview, or a painstaking autopsy of a dead story to be meticulously studied in journalism classes. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
But the film, ironically, doesnt really interrogate its own source, Mapes account.
2.5
Overall though, this is a very mediocre docu drama about an event that should have been fascinating. JoBlo
1.3
Instead, its a journalism for dummies hack job, in which the heroes get to utter inspirational quotes about Extremely Important Principles (When you s .. The Globe And Mail
4.8
A bold exploration of some of the challenges faced by investigative journalists in an age of dirty politics. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
The ambiguity of Truth leaves it neither celebratory nor condemnatory, an interesting but slightly flat recounting of a major misstep in modern journa .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
The film plays as defiant tragedy, the story of a good reporter who possibly made a mistake but should never have been discredited. Village Voice
3.8
Damning, though perhaps not entirely in the ways it was intended to be. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Truth is an eye opening story that left me with a bunch of moral questions.
2.0
tells a maddening story, but Vanderbilt fails to entirely make his case.
3.8
The movies third act shift from endless psychological drama to bloody and gruesome horror flick is, to put it mildly, less than seamless, and although .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
As far as a depiction of journalism, however, I think this movie glosses over some of the journalistic decisions that went wrong, while concentrating .. Lariat
2.0
In a stellar but largely misused supporting cast, the wonderful Elisabeth Moss gets the most tragically wasted, reduced here to a handful of drippy in .. News Review
3.0
The movie is wordy, worthy and often bombastic in dialogue, with Blanchett the backbone of the story while Redfords careful, nuanced portrayal of the .. Radio Times
4.5
So, all in all, its a solid drama with good to strong performances, a compelling story and able direction. Screen It
3.0
Blanchett captures brilliantly the characters conflicting emotions. Independent
3.8
As Mapes, Blanchett burns on a high flame, and Redford finds the wounded dignity in Rather. But not enough to give the Mapes team a pass. The real sto .. Rolling Stone
1.5
A film thats about the importance of asking questions and speaking truth to power and we know this because every other scene has a character launching .. The Wrap
4.4
Provocatively and aptly titled, Truth stands apart from other journalism films for its mercilessly evenhanded approach. News Day
1.5
The Monitor is a peculiar little publication thats hard for the world to figure out. Cs Monitor
3.1
Blanchett is so good, she almost sells this idea, which is hogwash thats just not how journalism works. New York Post
2.5
Truth (2015) | Phoenix Arizona Movie Theater Showtimes Reviews The film casts Robert Redford as Rather. Az Central
3.5
This is one of Blanchetts best performances on film and that is saying something. Mapes is both ordinary and heroic here, which will, of course, upset .. Smh
4.5
The fact that I have been less than overwhelmed by Robert Redfords performances for some time didnt help matters. Mountain X
4.5
Truth isnt unkind to its subject, but it smartly leaves us to draw our own conclusions.
3.1
This doesnt prevent Truth from succeeding as engrossing drama, which it happily does. Toronto Star
1.0
But its far too little and far too late.So much talent is wasted here. Daily Mail
4.0
The sheer volume of information means that much of the dialogue feels exposition heavy, but the performances ensure it never becomes sluggish. Flim List
4.5
First time director James Vanderbilt has made an arresting, intelligent and thought provoking film that explores the changing face of journalism in a ..
5.0
Robert Redford doesnt resemble Dan Rather, yet he adroitly captures his distinctive gestures and vocal inflections, while Cate Blanchett deserves an O .. Susang Ranger
4.5
If you dont get the confirmation within 10 minutes, please check your spam folder. Time
3.0
That itself isnt a bad thing except for the fact Vanderbilt uses his cinematic tools to manipulate us into forgetting the real point. The Film Stage
2.5
The film feels dodgy, tentative and uncertain as to how to frame its own protagonist in a complicated story of journalistic compromise (and worse). Chicago Tribune
3.1
Starring Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Topher Grace, Dennis Quaid, Elisabeth Moss. Boston Globe
2.0
It doesnt help that the news team around the central character Quaid, Moss, Grace dont serve any real narrative purpose, but instead float around, as .. The Irish Times
4.5
Cate Blanchett anchors this aptly dramatized look at the circumstances surrounding the discovery and revelations behind Abu Ghraib... Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Its as lack of nuance and objectivity which turns a potentially complex film into a simple, mostly one noted message movie. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
At worst, its like watching an episode of Aaron Sorkins ill conceived HBO drama The Newsroom. Las Vegas Weekly
1.5
What is striking about the film is the degree to which it lauds Mapes and her colleagues most emphatically precisely when they are displaying their wo .. The Atlantic
3.0
You stop asking questions, thats when the American people lose so keep it up, Rather tells an awed young researcher, passing on the torch. Standard
0.0
Not unsurprisingly, because they want to spin the audience, you cant tell from Keachs innocuous performance the true venom of Burketts character. Tony Medley
3.1
Vanderbilt turns the volume up to 11 yet doesnt say much thats revelatory, a facet made even more annoying now that were in the middle of a new presid .. Movie Freak
3.0
Those issues aside, Truth is a fiery, first rate film with a dogged central performance by a blazing Blanchett. Detroit News
4.0
At this point, Blanchett being amazing will surprise absolutely no one.
3.8
The DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 mix doesnt miss a trick of this talky material, with dialogue thats never less than clear and music thats presented with a .. Groucho Reviews
3.0
When Mapes is called before the investigative committee to defend herself, Blanchett delivers a ripping and powerful monologue that will be played at .. Hit Fix
3.0
Truth passionately retells a vital nugget of recent American history, but it misses the essential contradiction in its morality play. Forbes
3.0
Media junkies with a fascination for the inner workings of the news business will be transfixed by how this all happened, and where those involved end .. Herald Sun
3.0
In a simplistic film of bafflingly simple decisions, perhaps the most curious is Redfords Dan Rather. Consequence Of Sound
2.0
The story is still deeply problematic, simply because the origin of those memos doesnt hold up to any real scrutiny. Vox
3.0
Still, Truth is a very rousing piece, bolster by its true story, as all corruption should be challenged in a perfect world. Hey U Guys
2.0
A journalism movie draws the wrong conclusions about a famous journalism scandal. Oregon Live
4.5
Truth is an entertaining and thought provoking picture, even if it would have benefited from being more expansive. Film Ink
2.0
Vanderbilts taut, incisive writing for Zodiac was vital to the well deserved acclaim David Finchers 2007 thriller received. Cine Vue
3.0
Truth has an air of a film that thinks its important. The story is fascinating but it would have been better served to portray it as what it actually .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
With hints of both All the Presidents Men and Good Night and Good Luck, Truth steps in the footsteps of some brilliant films where journalists are the .. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
Truth gains gravitas and excitement as it goes along, ultimately becoming a truly gripping fact based journalistic thriller featuring, for my money, C .. Abc
3.0
The first part of the movie takes us to All the Presidents Men territory. It follows Mapes and her team played by Dennis Quaid (as good as ever), Toph .. Cleve Land
3.0
When Truth falters, its Blanchetts unyielding, captivating force that keeps it alive. Screen Crush
3.0
Its an eerie, stylish, oddly beautiful and commendably macabre little film. Independent Ie
4.0
That generic title obscures a surprisingly complex exploration of the real life events surrounding the fall of iconic American newscaster Dan Rather i .. Contact Music
4.0
He makes the self consciously polite, carefully affable Rather a man of deep conviction, not caricature. Killer Movie Reviews
3.5
One of Robert Redfords occasional forays into political filmmaking, this small scale drama is packed with ideas. ... Great performances by Redford and .. Scmp
0.5
Less an ode to broadcast journalism than a requiem for its demise, the too tidily titled Truth indicts a society that has almost giddily surrendered i .. Straight
1.5
A quick to YouTube camcorder doc titled Hillary Goes Benghazi Not yet. Sandiego Reader
2.0
It knows who its lead is and doesnt subject us to too much of Redfords airmailed performance. Cinemix Tape
3.0
More useful as a look at the difficulty, even the impossibility, of sifting truth out of an avalanche of facts and random chunks of simple human falli .. Metro New York
3.0
Taking itself so seriously, Truth may not score big with all cinemagoers, but youd be hard pushed to not at least be reasonably won over by the excell .. One Room With A View
1.5
But director James Vanderbilts screenplay is stupifyingly pedestrian a movie about smart people that thinks its audience is dumb. Flavor Wire
3.1
Truth may not be an all out homerun for Vanderbilt, but its a fine example of the exceptional work that Blanchett and Redford are capable of doing in .. Awards Circuit
1.5
Relies so heavily on the significance of its source material that it never seems to push any further and present the story with a matching level of gr .. Crave Online
4.5
Unfortunately, since the original documents dont exist theres no way to fully authenticate the faxed docs, and with the airdate looming, there wasnt e .. The Daily Beast
4.0
Anchored by a blazing performance by Cate Blanchett as the resolute Mapes and a studiedly cooler one from Robert Redford as legendary US newscaster Da .. What So
2.0
An intriguing examination into media and government officials anchored by strong work from Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford. Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
Truth doesnt shy away from showing Mapess failures, though, even as it ultimately serves as a kind of vindication of her and Rather. Lainey Gossip
3.8
Truth is ... mesmerizing, entirely because of Blanchett; this is one of those movie star performances in which every detail, every gesture feels right .. Seattle Times
4.5
Vanderbilt has crafted out of Mapes memoir an intelligent, nuanced story that, though unquestionably sympathetic to Mapes, doesnt shy away from the co .. Film Journal International ..
3.1
With a little more polish, it could have been an awards contender come December and beyond. It certainly boasts one performance worthy of consideratio .. Clclt
3.0
Daddy issues doesnt begin to cover the pothole riddled terrain Vanderbilt lays out. Fresh Fiction
3.0
Ironically the film tends to be a bit fuzzy on the details, leaving it open to scrutiny.
2.0
Even the CBS News President (Bruce Greenwood) cant stop applauding. Tony Mack
3.1
to answer that key journalistic question: Why does any of this matter National Post
2.0
The main draw here is Blanchett, of course. Shes always captivating, but the material betrays her. Winnipeg Free Press
2.5
The Dan Rather biopic is really more about Mary Mapes whose basic journalism failure cost both of them their jobs. Its called Truth. Not so sure thats .. Tri City Herald
4.5
Elisabeth Moss is a bit grating as another key team Mapes player, Lucy Scott, and often rubs the wrong way, but thats not to say Mosss work isnt solid ..
4.0
Movies like Truth tend to be highly politically charged and have complicated backgrounds. Regarding Rather gate, its likely that multiple cases of str .. Theepoch Times
4.5
A captivating real life drama thats up there with other great films about journalism.
1.5
I dont see it happening, though, because the movie isnt good, unless your idea of fun is watching Cate Blanchett get beaten with sticks for two hours. Fw Weekly
3.0
Is it a great film No, but it definitely deserves to be talked about. Reel Talk Online
4.5
The picture belongs to Cate Blanchetts Mary Mapes, as she endures a very public scrutiny of both her gender and her politics, particularly at a time w .. Sf Weekly
1.3
Its hard to walk into a film with the name Truth without great expectations about its content. This one fails to meet any of those expectations. Johnhanlon Reviews
4.4
Truth is the truth, especially in showing how elusive the truth can be on some stories. Tulsa World
3.1
You cant shake the sense that a thorough accounting of the facts here would be more interesting than a dramatized whitewashing. Am Ny
2.0
Vanderbilts attempts at interrogation simply do not get under the skin and fail to penetrate the cynical cycle of corruption and cover ups, so palpabl .. Film Ireland
1.5
Truth would rather pay lip service to big ideals like the commercialization of the news as a means of distracting us from the real truth... Battleship Pretension
3.0
Adds unnecessary melodrama to what should have been an even handed look at the inner workings of the fourth estate. Richard Crouse
4.5
What is sure in calling this film Truth is setting it up for a fall that no stellar cast can save it from. Cate Blanchett comes at it with a fiery pas .. Battle Royale With Cheese
2.5
An apologia for the critical errors made by Mary Mapes, an award winning producer for CBS News and 60 Minutes, and her team of investigators. Miami
2.0
This is a confusing mess of a movie, full of troubling implications about journalistic ethics. But there are many other horrible things about it. Willamette Week
4.5
Based on true events, the film stands out because of the great performances by Blanchett and Redford.
2.5
Its a dramatization of the origins and impact of a 2004 CBS News report on President George W. Bushs National Guard service (or non service) that does .. Commercial Appeal
4.5
Its endeavor in capturing the global downfall of the media and this downfalls continuing eradication of one of the most respected professions in human .. Web Archive
1.5
While I want to sympathize and cluck my tongue at the degradation of my trade, thats not the same thing as a compelling movie. Seattle Weekly
3.0
Decent enough performances from Blanchett and Redford aside, Truth feels like ancient history with a heavy whiff of worthiness about it. Herald Scotland
3.0
A well built script that balances the professional work aspect of journalism while also showing how this affects their personal lives. Enfil Me
3.5
Robert Redford gives an understated, vocally spot on performance as Dan Rather, but the rest of the cast doesnt really have much to sink their teeth i .. The Muse Jezebel
3.1
Truth works hard to make a profound statement about journalism in the vein of All the Presidents Men or The Insider, but it falls short mainly because .. Reel Bob
3.5
Vanderbilt directs the feature with class and a keen eye for detail, while his screenplay is excellent and consistent throughout. Flick Feast
2.0
While its not flawless, having Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett onscreen should make us curious at least to see and hear the Truth.
1.5
Its a solidly made movie, but you may come away from it wondering who, if anyone, has a claim on truth in the 21st century. Memphis Flyer
3.5
Without them, Rather may be a sober and respected journalist, but hes a lot less fun. Ex Press
3.5
Its saving grace is its stellar cast, who more than make up for the sometimes uneven flow of the plot. All Movie
3.0
Truth is about journalism versus infotainment, reporters and bloggers, and the evolution of news and information. Ultimately, it is about all the colo .. The Monitor
4.0
Ultimately, Truth feels like a wake for the death of the Wednesday 60 Minutes and, personally, I needed a hanky to get through it. Japan Times
2.5
When it comes to understanding that journalism demands a higher standard, Vanderbilt cant handle the truth. City Weekly
2.5
Delivers sloppy reporting and questionable decision making through the lens of a determined professional going up against demonized sticklers for deta .. Trib
1.5
a ham fisted telling of the chain of events at CBS News that got Dan Rather fired. The Coast
2.5
Despite several stellar performances and a few solid points about modern day journalism, the truth is that the new film Truth is just too tedious and .. News Ok
3.5
Something weve seldom seen in movies is the chaotic hustle of a TV news production, something Truth depicts thrillingly.
3.1
And thats the probably with much of the film its too reckless in places and too cautious in others. Madison Movie
1.5
A well crafted film that couldve been excellent but feels monotone. It knows how to suggest but nothing is shown directly. La Nación (Costa Rica)
4.5
One of the things Truth is quite honest about is the oxymoronic ethos of the news business in general i.e., always be right, always be first. America Magazine
2.5
In terms of visual footage and storytelling, Listen to Me Marlon, Showtimes new documentary on Brando, isnt particularly eye opening. Complex
4.0
A great film that surprisingly didnt make a lot of noise, hopefully time will give it a place that praises all its virtues and great performances. Cinema Movi L
1.5
Predicatable, old and conservative, using the old strategy of manequism of a true story. El Pais (Spain)
2.5
Truth is about as focused, polished, engrossing, and well constructed a film as youll see this year. Altfg
1.5
The movie fails by its own premise, why do we need to feel empathy for two journalists that screwed up no matter how you feel about Bush.
1.5
Despite Cate Blanchetts and Robert Redfords earnest work, the truth about Truth is that it fails to engage on the emotional and intellectual levels th .. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
3.0
Asserts its ambitions with its title and goes on to explore the very nature of truth and our willingness or ability to uncover and recognize it. Belie



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