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Truth

2015

James Vanderbilt

Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Topher Grace, Elisabeth Moss ...

6.2

3,515

Drama A behind-the-scenes look at news anchor, Dan Rather, during his final days at CBS News when he broadcast a damaging report about how President Bush relied on privilege and family connections to avoid fighting in the Vietnam War.

	Media	Author	Review
		Tom Huddleston Time Out	"The film becomes essentially a one-woman show. It's a spectacular strategy shift on director Vanderbilt's part (..) And it transforms Truth into something far more graceful, timely and memorable. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"
		Justin Chang Variety	"'Truth', a portentously titled but duly absorbing, blow-by-blow account of the 'Memogate' controversy (...) Vanderbilt's filmmaking is as clean and unshowy as his scripting, and he demonstrates superb instincts with actors"
		Tim Robey Telegraph	"Blanchett's fierce intelligence shines in this detail-obsessed newsroom drama. (...) James Vanderbilt makes a resoundingly proficient debut in the director's chair (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"
		Lou Lumenick New York Post	"The brightest star of this great ensemble piece is Cate Blanchett, who may well end up with another Oscar nomination (...) Writer James Vanderbilt's impressive debut as a director"
		Fionnuala Halligan Screendaily	"Despite its awkward start, the film grows significantly in stature, thanks mainly to its two headlining stars who hit all the right notes."
		Kevin Jagernauth IndieWire	"It's as lack of nuance and objectivity which turns a potentially complex film into a simple, mostly one noted message movie."
		Gregory Ellwood Hitfix	"While screenplay and the actors are all superb, where the movie falters slightly is in its style. (...) The whole production feels very much like a glossy Miramax drama from the late '90s (...) No matter what your political beliefs it's riveting cinema"
		Stephen Holden The New York Times	"More than most docudramas about fairly recent events, it is so well written and acted that it conveys a convincing illusion of veracity."

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