True Story

Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: April 17, 2015

6.0	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 77 Ratings

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GinaKApr 19, 2015

Just when I am in despair that all that’s available in theaters these days are violent car chases and silly superhero movies, I discover a quiet but intense duel between two very fine young actors (Jonah Hill and James Franco) playing aJust when I am in despair that all that’s available in theaters these days are violent car chases and silly superhero movies, I discover a quiet but intense duel between two very fine young actors (Jonah Hill and James Franco) playing a disgraced reporter and a supposed serial killer searching for what exactly “true” is. The scenes between the two actors are wonderful and are never boring, and the movie only falls down a bit in the end at the accused killer’s trial when reality has to intrude. All the smaller parts are very well-acted from a solid script with smart, unobtrusive direction.… Expand

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NerdConsultantJul 21, 2015

true story is pretty good especially on the part of Jonah Hill and James Franco who deliver excellent performances. I think it largely appealed to side of me that enjoys the show Law and Order even though that show is slightly different intrue story is pretty good especially on the part of Jonah Hill and James Franco who deliver excellent performances. I think it largely appealed to side of me that enjoys the show Law and Order even though that show is slightly different in tone and story structure.it's downside is it's ending which left me feeling confused as to the point of the overall movie and the scenes with Felicity Jones (apart from one) come off as dull and unneeded and i didn't feel the chemistry between her and Jonah Hill. still think I would recommend it… Expand

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gatorsrockApr 21, 2015

A must see movie, Franco is amazing and Hill and Jones were perfect. Finally something different and intelligent at the theaters. Rupert Goold present a film that will have you thinking for days. It's about the slippery slope between fact andA must see movie, Franco is amazing and Hill and Jones were perfect. Finally something different and intelligent at the theaters. Rupert Goold present a film that will have you thinking for days. It's about the slippery slope between fact and fiction mixed with mystery and great acting.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticSep 5, 2015

An overall solid film that kept me captivated throughout. I think one big flaw is James Franco is missed cast. This just doesn't fit his strengths as an actor. The story in the long run is what really worked for me. B

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themoviestarApr 21, 2015

Well done! Interesting and thought provoking. Understandable that bad reviews are coming from other journalists. Could the New York Times be anymore obvious that their review was personal? Ridiculous. This movie is really good. Deserves a 10 rating.

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Movi3R3vi3werApr 30, 2015

True Story is a surprisingly unsettling, thought provoking film and it happens to be one of my favorite movies of the year so far. True Story moves at a slow pace but rarely drags, it’s very well written and shows off some great actingTrue Story is a surprisingly unsettling, thought provoking film and it happens to be one of my favorite movies of the year so far. True Story moves at a slow pace but rarely drags, it’s very well written and shows off some great acting performances from Jonah Hill and a career best from James Franco. This is a great movie… Expand

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Pablo6120Jan 30, 2016

James Franco was the standout actor as a convicted serial killer. His effective performance was the highlight of this intricate murder mystery. Jonah Hill should also be lauded as the disgraced New York Times journalist, who tries to regainJames Franco was the standout actor as a convicted serial killer. His effective performance was the highlight of this intricate murder mystery. Jonah Hill should also be lauded as the disgraced New York Times journalist, who tries to regain his career and find a job. Not a top rate thriller, but well worth seeking out on premium TV channels, on DVD or on demand.… Expand

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VincentLieAug 2, 2015

Franco, Hill and Jones delivers an impressive performance. Goold gives the movie amazing, almost creepy undertones. With some soft-spoken, but grasping scenes the movie really is extraordinary.

While some of the critics write that they areFranco, Hill and Jones delivers an impressive performance. Goold gives the movie amazing, almost creepy undertones. With some soft-spoken, but grasping scenes the movie really is extraordinary.

While some of the critics write that they are disappointed with the lack of depth in the movie, I think that the movie goes perfectly deep into the relationship between Longo and Finkel. Like Goold said, ' with a psychopathic character like Longo, there is two ways to go at it. One is to psychologically understand him, and i think the movie is almost trying to do the opposite. Maybe there is something evil in the world, or something around that idea, that is what the movie is trying to express '
Goold did not want to go too deep in the relationship between Longo and Finkel. He wanted it to stay at a distance, and give the viewer a chance of their own to understand Longo.

If you want a action filled movie that you forget ten seconds after you've seen it, this isn't the movie for you.
If you on the other hand want a almost slow paced movie, with a lot of undertones that will leave you thinking about it for days, this is definitely a must watch!… Expand

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jakebondy61Apr 19, 2016

This movie to me was intense, emotional, and extremely well acted. Though it may not be very eventful, it doesn't really need to be. The events in this movie are manipulative acts between the characters.

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DawdlingPoetNov 23, 2021

This is really quite a compelling watch. It seems quite slow and it didn't especially grab me at first but as the plot starts to build, it becomes more engrossing and interesting. Suffice to say, things aren't as simple as you may initiallyThis is really quite a compelling watch. It seems quite slow and it didn't especially grab me at first but as the plot starts to build, it becomes more engrossing and interesting. Suffice to say, things aren't as simple as you may initially think. I was intrigued to see this as this certainly stars Jonah Hill in a different role to his perhaps more usual stoner/sex centered comedy characters. Obviously the fact that this is, I assume, based on a true story gives it an extra element of intrigue and I was particularly intrigued by the identity theft angle (if you can call it that?) with the accused murderer referring to himself as the ex-journalist.

This film tells an interesting story and with intriguing characters, although it is quite a dark and somewhat harrowing watch due to the themes involved - its also quite thought provoking and so I'd recommend it on that basis.… Expand

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