Truth

"'Truth', a portentously titled but duly absorbing, blow-by-blow account of the 'Memogate' controversy (...) Vanderbilt's filmmaking is as clean and unshowy as his scripting, and he demonstrates superb instincts with actors" 

"The brightest star of this great ensemble piece is Cate Blanchett, who may well end up with another Oscar nomination (...) Writer James Vanderbilt's impressive debut as a director" 

"It's as lack of nuance and objectivity which turns a potentially complex film into a simple, mostly one noted message movie." 

"While screenplay and the actors are all superb, where the movie falters slightly is in its style. (...) The whole production feels very much like a glossy Miramax drama from the late '90s (...) No matter what your political beliefs it's riveting cinema" 

"More than most docudramas about fairly recent events, it is so well written and acted that it conveys a convincing illusion of veracity." 

"The film becomes essentially a one-woman show. It's a spectacular strategy shift on director Vanderbilt's part (..) And it transforms Truth into something far more graceful, timely and memorable. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)" 

"Blanchett's fierce intelligence shines in this detail-obsessed newsroom drama. (...) James Vanderbilt makes a resoundingly proficient debut in the director's chair (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)" 

"Despite its awkward start, the film grows significantly in stature, thanks mainly to its two headlining stars who hit all the right notes."