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.

Not the greatest movie I've ever seen. Not the worst either but would not recommend watching.

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.

4.8/10 i couldn't believe my eyes wen i saw that rating. i found this movie highly engaging, very unpredictable and dark. even though this is a small movie but u never feel that, i guess we have to thank the good direction for that. its a movie about love, betrayal and revenge. actors have done a fantastic job, keeping it tense but not being over dramatic. i guess its a perfect example that proves you don't need a big budget to make a good enjoyable movie, just a good script and some fine actors are more than enough to keep the audience glued to their seats foe 90 minutes.

in short very enjoyable.

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.