Nothing But the Truth

Name: Nothing But the Truth
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: December 17, 2008
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Vera Farmiga

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Yari Film Group Releasing | Release Date: December 17, 2008 | R

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Vera Farmiga

Summary: Inspired by today’s politically charged climate, Nothing But the Truth is about Washington, DC political journalist Rachel Armstrong, who writes an explosive story about a government scandal in which she reveals the name of a covert CIA agent. When a special government prosecutor demands she divulge her source, she refuses and finds herselfInspired by today’s politically charged climate, Nothing But the Truth is about Washington, DC political journalist Rachel Armstrong, who writes an explosive story about a government scandal in which she reveals the name of a covert CIA agent. When a special government prosecutor demands she divulge her source, she refuses and finds herself behind bars, struggling to defend the principles she has based her career upon. (Yari Film Group)… Expand

Director: Rod Lurie

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 108 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Lurie hits closer to the bone here than he did in his ham-handed "The Contender" (2000). Read full review

Michael Rechtshaffen

A typically intelligent if occasionally overwritten political thriller, boasting a powerhouse cast. Read full review

Scott Mendelson

It is a rock-solid entertainment, made by adults, starring adults, and intended for adults. Read full review

J. Hoberman

In the spirit of its title, Nothing but the Truth pivots on a plot twist that's both good and fair. And kudos to the ever-earnest Beckinsale for surviving a prison brawl as splatterific as anything Mickey Rourke had to endure in "The Wrestler." Read full review

Todd McCarthy

Competently constructed and nicely acted by Kate Beckinsale and Vera Farmiga. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

A fairly gripping cautionary tale. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Nothing But the Truth is like listening to the fourth-best debater in middle school present a term paper called "Politics, Power and the Media." Read full review

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JimC

Sep 12, 2009

An excellent, intelligent flick with great acting by Kate that highlights the loss of democracy in the war-mongering U.S.

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 22, 2021

This is quite a witty, thoughtful (if slow paced) drama. Its an interesting story, although I did feel it was perhaps a little sentimental, not that the story didn't warrant it to a set extent but I felt it was overly cliched in one or two regards, with the columnist shown reading books toThis is quite a witty, thoughtful (if slow paced) drama. Its an interesting story, although I did feel it was perhaps a little sentimental, not that the story didn't warrant it to a set extent but I felt it was overly cliched in one or two regards, with the columnist shown reading books to many children in a library setting - it felt a little too forced on some ocassions, with slow, weepy piano music played etc. Also, it may frustrate some that as a viewer we're kept in the dark about some of the finer details of what happened.

That aside, I thought the cast did well - indeed I did find myself wondering what I may do if I found myself in anywhere near a similar situation. This is mostly a moral, part court based drama - its not an action film but it seemed to me a fairly decent and compelling watch, which is somewhat memorable and there were some instances of witty dialogue, so I would recommend it on that basis.… Expand

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Meth-dude

Sep 10, 2016

The movie was interesting, well acted and quite entertaining, Sure, it wasn't always believable and there were a few plot holes but it was overall a good movie.

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JayH

Apr 26, 2009

The interesting story would have been so much better with a stronger actress in the lead role. It is over Kate Beckinsale's acting abilities. The rest of the cast is great though. Always interesting.

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Spangle

Jul 25, 2016

Nothing but the Truth is a decidedly captivating film with a killer lead performance from Kate Beckinsale, but as it reveals more and more about itself, the worse you begin to look at the film. While not inherently bad, it does wind up being nothing more than slightly above average due toNothing but the Truth is a decidedly captivating film with a killer lead performance from Kate Beckinsale, but as it reveals more and more about itself, the worse you begin to look at the film. While not inherently bad, it does wind up being nothing more than slightly above average due to the ending. One part political thriller, one part journalistic thriller, and another part prison drama, Nothing but the Truth is a film that really makes you think and makes you question how you would respond to the same situation. It is taut and well crafted, thrilling you to the very end as you wait to see how the twists and turns play out. Unfortunately, the pay-off is beyond dumb and makes you realize the entire internal debate you had about character motivations was a waste of your time. This is highly unfortunate, but luckily, the proceeding hour and a half is quite good and really engaging, so I can overlook a terrible ending slightly.… Expand

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steveb

Jul 7, 2009

Not believable. It assumes that the Federal Prosecutor is a noble American trying to uncover the identity of an American traitor which is OK for a movie but since it is based on real life where federal prosecutors did not even make the slightest attempt to find the traitor the overall Not believable. It assumes that the Federal Prosecutor is a noble American trying to uncover the identity of an American traitor which is OK for a movie but since it is based on real life where federal prosecutors did not even make the slightest attempt to find the traitor the overall effect is one of nauseau. A good propaganda film for Bush Cheney fans.… Expand

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Broyax

Mar 9, 2019

Attention, le Prix du silence est un film à procédures, procureurs, juges et avocats : je demande aux personnes sensibles à l'assoupissement de prendre leurs dispositions. La Cour ne saurait tolérer des concerts de ronflements durant l'audience.

Cela étant dit, nous aimons toujours àAttention, le Prix du silence est un film à procédures, procureurs, juges et avocats : je demande aux personnes sensibles à l'assoupissement de prendre leurs dispositions. La Cour ne saurait tolérer des concerts de ronflements durant l'audience.

Cela étant dit, nous aimons toujours à retrouver la charmante Kate Beckinsale dans un rôle éloigné de ses préoccupations habituelles : elle ne pète la gueule ici à personne, même pas à un petit vampire ! elle est digne et têtue et en tant que journaleuse qui vise le Pulitzer (on dirait une lanceuse d'alerte de nos jours) ainsi qu'à dénoncer quelque magouille présidentielle, elle reste droite dans ses bottes et ne divulguera pas sa source. C'est pas une balance, on vous dit ! Même si elle risque la taule... car il en faut des fouille-merdes pour fouiller la merde, qu'est-ce que vous croyez ! en tout cas, elle s'en tire assez bien la Kate, de même que le Matt Dillon en cynique procureur spécial fédéral aux ordres du Pouvoir (avec un grand P).

L'histoire reste claire et n'est pas pire qu'une autre (si on apprécie le genre) mais se traîne ici et là en longueurs et petite guimauve pas chère, car notre reporteuse héroïque est mariée et a un petit garçon... un petit con mal élevé d'ailleurs. Il aurait fallu raccourcir et condenser ce qui constitue certainement de bonnes intentions en soi mais l'Enfer en est pavé à ce qu'on dit.

Le pire sans doute concerne la fin et l'identité de la fameuse "source"... et là on rit aux éclats devant tant de naïveté. A moins que ce ne soit du foutage de gueule... mais non, c'est tellement premier degré que ça ne peut être que pure bêtise d'un scénariste aux abois. Non sans déconner, vous vous relisez des fois à Hollywood ? j'en ai pas l'impression.… Expand

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