The Truth

The Truth may not have risen to a level that I would normally write a review -- except for the two reviews that precede it. One clearly appears to be blindly promotional. The other - really: it is based upon the reviewer having watched the opening scene and then skipping through to the end. In the words of Rodney King: "Can we all try to get along here?".

Though it features three established actors, it is pretty clear that In Truth was made on a relatively small budget. Nonetheless, it kept me interested and curious as to how "the truth" would come out. And how that truth came out was among the more impressive aspects. There were no "aha" moments. Rather, the writing, the direction and the performances were sufficiently nuanced that there were no WTFs. The acting? Actually quite good. Brendan Sexton's early scenes were an effective combination of engaging and threatening. Comely Erin Cardillo ranged well between feisty and combative and vulnerable. John Heard -- aging and overweight? Duh. His was an aging and overweight character! He did fine.

Call it a poor man's "Desperate Hours" if you will. But it was watchable and fun, and deserves better than skipping through. Not a 10, but at least a 7.

I am a big fan on independent movies. Although, The Truth never lets on to the fact that it isn't a "big budget" film. The movie is well scripted. There is also some star power in its line up of actors. The plot thickens heavily in the movie, as certain truths are tested. The director (Ryan Barton-Grimley) is obviously good at keeping secrets, and using them as triggers. Barton-Grimley allows the hidden truths to unravel so slightly, that you are holding your breathe for every baited answer. This movie was devilishly good. It was a thrill ride beginning to end. I would definitely recommend this film. Audiences will indisputably get some adrenaline from this heart pumping thriller.

I'd say that Heard and Sexton did a pretty good job of their characters. This isn't a new story, so I figured out the formula pretty quickly but to be fair, it had some cringeworthy moments and when emotion like that happens, it holds my attention and I think it's not bad at all if you like this sort of film. It definitely isn't a high budget film, but given that people fear this sort of situation happening, it sort of has a realistic flair to it that I can't deny. I watched it pretty much without looking away, and these days that's hard to do with internet on devices an arm's length away. Worth a watch but don't expect Hollywood worthy. Good enough.

A guy breaks into a house and terrorizes an old man and a gold digger. Acting is terrible especially Erin Cardillo, who should never be allowed in public again.

Seems like another cheapo movie made in LA. A mind game / revenge movie complete with flashbacks.

John Heard is alright here but seems out of place for this role.

-1 Star for 2/3 of the way through the movie and there is absolutely no evidence of a worthwhile character

-1 Star for the Ending, or lack thereof, and once again, no evidence at all of a worthwhile character

Perhaps that is 'The Truth', that all people are worthless. Haha.