Nothing but the Truth (2008)

The director Rod Lurie has made a ballsy movie showing the people what the US government is capable of, which can stir up some comments about the administration. The movie as it began showed me a determined reporter named Rachel Armstrong played by Kate Beckinsale, who is a strong mother and who will fight for the right thing in this corrupt world. An assassination attempt is made on the US president which failed and they believe it had Venezuelan connection towards it. CIA operative Erica Van Doren played by Vera Farmiga proves that Venezuelan connection is bogus but the US government disregards it and attacks Caracas, Rachel gets the story from a source which isn’t mentioned but blows the cover of CIA operative Erica Van Doren and puts the national government in a tight spot.

 Now the story revolves on how did Rachel get this information, who was her source and the whole movie revolves around this, the source is a suspense till the end which keeps the movie interesting and rooting for Rachel’s cause. Matt Dillon plays the prosecutor and his role is strong and effective. He is very intimidative in his new character. Rod Lurie as a screen writer is brilliant, he shows the issues faced, with great depth and clarity also shows that a reporter not revealing the source may have a deeper meaning than we can imagine.

The drama in this movie builds on and keeps the suspense till the end the most awaited scene as it was one of the reasons I found the movie interesting. The end can definitely have mixed responses like some may be angry and the others sad. Although I would call this movie a definite mood changer.

This movie can be viewed with audiences of all age groups. And better not miss such a movie which focuses on current issues faced.

My final verdict for this movie will be 3.5/5.

Based on the Acting, Screenplay & As it was based on a real story.

Nothing but the Truth (2008)

Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Vera Farmiga, Alan Alda.

Run time: 1hr 48 mins.

Director: Rod Lurie

Rating: R rated

Release Date: 2008