Preview: Nothing but the Truth (2008)

• Poster: B

Review:

From a blocking perspective, the poster is fairly strong. Sandwiching the White House between he journalist and the investigator is a potent image and the positioning/look of the faces is evocative. However, overlaying the newspaper type making the image less crisp and more convoluted is a tad too distracting.

• Trailer: B-

Review:

The title's a bit unfortunate, making it sound a bit more like a Queen Latifah comedy vehicle than a serious drama about the protection of journalistic sources. While I think it might be an interesting movie with Kate Beckinsale looking like she gives a fairly solid performance, this is the kind of movie that would do far better on the small screen.

Oscar Prospects:

Considering the above, it doesn't seem to be in Oscar's sights for this year.

Release Date:

• December 19, 2008

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (December 7, 2008) Original