The Truth
IFC Films | Release Date (Streaming): July 3, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
76
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 34 Critic Reviews
Positive:
27
Mixed:
7
Negative:
0
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60
New York Magazine (Vulture)Bilge EbiriJul 6, 2020
The Truth possesses the observational power and intimacy we would expect from a Kore-eda work, and we recognize the quiet cadences of the director’s storytelling, but the film also has an uncharacteristic air of desperation and insistency. Everything — every scene, every line of dialogue — feels like it’s working toward a point. Read full review
60
The Observer (UK)Simran HansMar 31, 2020
The parallels drawn between Fabienne’s life and the stories she’s drawn to are a little on the nose. “What matters most is personality! Presence!” she declares, determined not to fade into obscurity. Deneuve’s luminous performance ensures she won’t. Read full review
60
CineVueJohn BleasdaleAug 30, 2019
The truth is that The Truth is an above-average French comedy and Kore-eda has succeeded in a finely wrought act of ventriloquism and diva worship. But the Japanese director’s fans can be forgiven for thinking above average is not good enough for such an accomplished filmmaker. Read full review
60
The TelegraphRobbie CollinAug 28, 2019
The film defaults to gentle comedy too often, and feels afraid to dig deep enough into its underlying themes to draw blood. Read full review
60
The GuardianXan BrooksAug 28, 2019
It’s handsome, it’s amusing, it knows exactly where it’s going. All that is missing is that crucial fifth gear. Read full review
58
The A.V. ClubMike D'AngeloJul 5, 2020
It’s good to see Kore-eda try to stretch himself a little, and The Truth demonstrates that his talent can survive on foreign soil. But there’s not as much powerful emotional veracity to it as one might hope. Read full review
50
The Film StageC.J. PrinceSep 7, 2019
No matter how strong the performances or how assured the direction may be, The Truth can’t shake how, on a writing level, Kore-eda is out of his element. Read full review
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