Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Roman Sampson One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

Kamila Bell This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Francene Odetta It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

leethomas-11621 Blanchett! Blanchett! Blanchett! (Over-dramatisation of ending takes away from mostly measured, cerebral tone of the rest of the film. Maybe more affecting for American audiences where Dan Rather appears to be almost presidential. His final speech to camera was over-blown.) (viewed 1/17)

YukoK Yes, it's a film that sheds light on the finest parts of journalism. But I value this movie because it's a story of a woman who had been harassed by her father all her life. If it weren't for that father, the protagonist may have not become the fighting woman she is now today.The most moving scene of all, however, is when we find out the reason she married her husband. A girl like her would marry a guy like him for that sole reason, and I know because I am that girl.So is this too personal to be a movie review? I hope not. There are probably tons of women out there who live family lives like that of the protagonist. And to know the true value of this precious piece of work, you need to see it, and then you need to get your partner to see it, and then you need to find a way to talk about that scene with your partner, and just a few words exchanged about that scene will make your life so worth it. For that reason, this is one of those great movies like "The Machinist" or "Gone Baby Gone" which cannot get enough attention because the gorgeous part is only in its spoilers.

namashi_1 Based on American journalist and television news producer Mary Mapes' memoir Truth and Duty: The Press, the President and the Privilege of Power, 'Truth' benefits from an interesting screenplay, that brings a true-story on the big-screen. With a top-notch cast giving their all & the pace, that almost remains consistently on point, help 'Truth' into a compelling watch.'Truth' Synopsis: Newsroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS 60 Minutes report investigating then-President George W. Bush's military service, and the subsequent firestorm of criticism that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers.'Truth' is a political docudrama, that re-tells a scary true-story on people who were misguided & later suffered their rich careers. 'Truth' delves into perspective & how back-stab can end careers & reputation. Watching these people at CBS lose their might, despite what they intended to be a strong, shocking revelation, offers shock value. Its interesting to see how their investigation begins & how it all fizzles out. Its sad, but the treatment remains gripping.James Vanderbilt's Adapted Screenplay is consistently engaging, but its flawed as well. The Writing gets flabby in the second-hour & once the fiasco occurs, the narrative begins to stagnate. The culmination is well-written, though. Also, the pacing is razor-crisp in the first-hour, but loses momentum in the second-hour. And these flaws show up unexpectedly & come up as minuses. Nonetheless, 'Truth' never gets boring or unengaging, despite its hiccups. Vanderbilt's Direction is credible. Cinematography & Editing are good. Art & Costume Design are excellent.Performance-Wise: Cate Blanchett as Mary Mapes is sensational. Her performance stands out. Right from a flawless American accent, to the helplessness in her eyes & in her body-language after the fiasco occurs, are beyond exemplary. Robert Redford as Dan Rather is first-rate, adding tremendous grace to the part. Dennis Quaid as Colonel Roger Charles is in top-form after a long time. The veteran is superb. Topher Grace as Mike Smith & Elisabeth Moss as Lucy Scott are effective, although under-utilized. Bruce Greenwood as Andrew Heyward is brilliant, as always. Stacy Keach as Bill Burkett is terrific. Others lend great support.On the whole, 'Truth' is an absorbing watch. Definitely, worth your time!

yannigk Truth (2015): saw this film on FX just now, starring Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace. A compelling story about journalism and the advent of internet journalism. A bit slow at start, then moves to a false ending when we see the reporters made a successful "60 minutes" show about G. W. Bush's alleged receipt of preferential treatment in the National Guard, weeks prior to his re- election in 2004. Scandals arise when it was pointed out that the documents presented in the show is possibly a forgery, the last half of the film deals with how the reporters must now try to fight back in defense to their report. Cate Blanchett is perfect as usual. She's strong but fragile at the same time. Her portrayal of Mary Mapes, the producer of the "60 minutes" show, on the verge of losing her job while standing up to the multitudes of 'bullies' trying to discredit her is the main drive of the film. She just brings so much depth into her characters. I can't get enough of her. That said, due to the possible political bias in the movie itself, there are some assumptions that the movie is trying to feed the viewers, and I'm not sure it is as politically neutral as it can be. The movie speaks in volumes about what the general crowd thinks now of investigative journalism, and our (dis)ability to separate truth from fiction. A piece of film worth thinking about, but somewhat not super satisfying at the end.