Review of The Whole Truth (2016) by Jax R — 11 Jan 2017

Good movie with twists. Takes on a Dan Brown / John Grisham feel.

This review of The Whole Truth (2016) was written by Jax R on 11 Jan 2017.

The Whole Truth has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Richard B (1,390) on 09 Jun 2018

This plot is so contrived, the acting by Keanu Reeves so stilted, and the direction so uninspired that this film is cringe-worthy in the second…

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By Maria S (348) on 16 Nov 2016

I bit slow for my like, but I did like the movie…

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By J H (386) on 05 May 2017

I foresaw the ending, but I doubt that most people would. Nice twist. POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT…

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By Jason T (1,311) on 05 May 2017

I foresaw the ending, but I doubt that most people would. Nice twist. POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT…

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By Stan_G (104) on 11 Jul 2018

Wached with boxxy software because of the cast. Never would've recognized Renée Zellweger…

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By Robert Yaniz, Jr. (46) for We Got This Covered (2,391) on 20 Oct 2016

Keanu Reeves effectively anchors The Whole Truth, but a capable cast can only do so much to keep the lingering mystery afloat before logic…

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By Linde C (1) on 20 Jan 2017

One of the most twisted, well written, intriguing crime dramas I've seen in years. BRAVO to keanu and rene for their stellar performances…

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By Drone41 (69) on 19 May 2018

It's a really interesting movie, but I think the biggest defect is that it is very short and rapid…

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By Renato S (4) on 20 Aug 2017

A defense attorney (Keanu Reeves) tries to get his teenage client (Gabriel Basso) acquitted for the murder of his father (Jim Belushi)…

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By Steve Greene (48) for indieWire (3,631) on 01 Jan 2017

A film that often avoids any middle ground, making for a cut-and-dried courtroom tale that desperately wants to be anything but…

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