It’s the weekend and, like always, we are back again with yet another handpicked recommendation for your weekend binge watch fest. This time, we recommend you watch this relatively older movie which started streaming on an Indian OTT platform a few days back. We are talking about the gripping political legal thriller titled ‘Nothing but the Truth’, which is streaming on the Amazon Prime Video OTT platform.
‘Nothing but the Truth’ features Kate Beckinsale in the role of an ambitious Washington DC reporter / political columnist Rachel Armstrong. Rachel writes a sensational story about a high-profile government scandal. But because she reveals a covert CIA operative’s (Vera Farmiga) name in her report, the special prosecutor (Matt Dillon) tries to force Rachel to reveal her source, which she refuses. As a result, Rachel is sent to prison for contempt of court. Now, Rachel’s attorney must find a way to get her released.
Helmed by Rod Lurie (Director – ‘Straw Dogs’, ‘The Outpost’), ‘Nothing but the Truth’ was interestingly never released in theatres after its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival back in the year 2008. Still, the film received encouraging reviews.
On reviews aggregation portal Rotten Tomatoes, ‘Nothing but the Truth’ is certified fresh and holds an impressive 82% critics’ score. Moreover, the movie also boasts of an IMDb user rating of 7.2/10.
‘Nothing but the Truth’ is a kind of movie which should be on everyone’s watchlist irrespective of its genre. Because overall, it’s a film based on ethics, values, and human relationships. The film’s emotionally charged climax is bound to take you by surprise. Trust us, you won’t regret watching this one. Highly recommended!