Truth

Is it a great film? No, but it definitely deserves to be talked about.

Truth is all about Blanchett, who really shines in-and carries-an otherwise bad good movie. (Or is it a good bad movie?) There are a lot of themes introduced, but are stated in rather sweeping gestures.

Truth, as much as I agree with many of its contentions, fails to hold itself to the same level of scrutiny as it does those going after Mapes and Rather, and as such never feels as authentic as it should have.

'Truth' is simplistic, pedestrian swill, no matter when you release it; putting it out so close to 'Spotlight' merely emphasizes its already overpowering flaws.

As a case study in journalism and ethics, the film is intriguing. As drama, it stutters.

Blanchett is terrific as Mapes, juggling hard journalism and home life, serving breakfast to her son while fielding tough-as-nails phone calls.

This is a disappointment: not terrible by any means, but difficult to defend as any serious measure as good.

A film that will incite conversation about the state of journalism today.

Cate Blanchett gives a career-best performance as a journalist torn apart by a vital mistake...

Adds unnecessary melodrama to what should have been an even-handed look at the inner workings of the fourth estate.