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The Plain Truth (2004)

Starring: Mariska Hargitay, Alison Pill Director: Paul Shapiro Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)


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  • A Look at Plain Truth with the cast and crew
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A newborn is found dead in a serene, simple Amish farming community. Was it a tragic accident or could it be murder? That's the shocking question facing high-profile criminal lawyer Ellie Harrison (Mariska Hargitay), who ditches her self-indulgent city life to head to rural Pennsylvania. Ellie must defend an 18-year-old Amish girl, Katie (Alison Pill), who stands accused of killing her baby. Despite the surmounting evidence, the teen insists that she was never pregnant. While trying to learn her client's secrets, Ellie is forced to live with the Amish and attempts to break down the barriers of this very private society. Inspired by the best-selling Jodi Picoult novel of the same name.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Think Lifetime can only show sappy flicks? Think again, March 8, 2005
By eric_f (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
I happened to come across this movie completely by accident one night while channel-surfing. I have to say that I tend to avoid the Lifetime channel as a rule, but this particular night I came across the beginning of this movie and it looked interesting. So I gave it a chance. Wow, what a surprise! This turned out to be quite an enjoyable movie with tons more depth and intrigue than a typical Lifetime made-for-television movie will offer. In fact I would even rate it among the top movies I've seen recently.

Alison Pill plays a young Amish girl who is arrested on suspicion of killing her newborn child. Normally, the "girl gets arrested for killing her baby" wouldn't make for a very worthwhile movie plot since this topic is nothing new, but having an Amish girl be in the center of it all adds an unusual twist to the movie, one of the things it has going for it. And Alison Pill nails this role; I'm shocked that she has not been in more well-known movies. Her acting talent is obvious from the beginning, not to mention being quite attractive. Equally as good is Mariska Hargitay as the lawyer who represents her in court. And she isn't too hard on the eyes either. I don't mean to harp on about the attractiveness of the 2 women in the lead roles, but hey, it certainly doesn't hurt to have that as a bonus.

But getting back to the merits of the movie, don't let the word "Lifetime" discourage you. Believe me, I've done my fair share of cringing from the painfully-bad movies that Lifetime tends to show. But I can assure you that "Plain Truth" is a welcome change, with some great plot twists (you won't see the final one coming a mile away). Highly recommended!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid 4+ Stars, July 15, 2005
By D. Hupp "Hup234" (Woodbridge, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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Excellent movie. Solid performances by the entire cast. Allison Pill and Mariska Hargitay prove that they can shine in demanding roles. Unexpected plot twists tied to the interplay between the Amish and modernday cultures heighten the drama and character development. You'll miss out on a good movie if you fall victim to the bias that made-for-TV productions aren't worth seeing on DVD. This one is better than many bigger budget Hollywood movies. Buy it. It's worth adding to your collection.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a great movie, February 9, 2005
this movie was awesome, im not usually a fan of mystery type films, but this was a huge exception. when the murder of an baby occurs in a quiet Amish community and a young amish girl is arrested, a lawyer has to figure out what happened with little help from the community and even from the accused teen.
the plot is awesome and so is the cast. full of twists and suprises, it will keep you guessing until the very end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie by Jodie Picoult
I read the book first so it kinda ruined the movie...But if you love Mariska Hargitay, you will NOT be disappointed! Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Mcfail

5.0 out of 5 stars PLAIN TRUTH
Plain Truth is a pleasure to own.

We first saw it on television, and decided that we must have this first-rate movie. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Penny Gordon

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment
This movie really made me just mad. I loved the book. The best part is when ellie finds out she is pregnant. They totally left that part out. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Emily Hanuska

4.0 out of 5 stars The Plain Truth
By far one of the best Lifetime movies I have seen. Excellent story, acting, directing, scenery, sets, and camera work. Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. A. Luster

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
This movie is great from start to finish.Mariska Hargitay is such a great actress and when your watching her you can feel all the emotions she's feeling. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Moonbaby345

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible
Most Lifetime movies aren't worth watching (unless you're in the mood for, well, a Lifetime movie), but this one actually looked promising. Read more
Published 23 months ago by S. Mullen

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty good
I pretty muck picked this up based on Mariska Hargitay on Law & Order. This could have been better as a series than a movie. Mariska is wonderful as always. Read more
Published on August 31, 2007 by BigBen0909

5.0 out of 5 stars The Plain Truth
Excellent movie, although it was made for TV the story line is such that it will grab you and have you trying to find out the ending before the movie is half over. Read more
Published on August 29, 2007 by Kathleen A. Barnes

2.0 out of 5 stars A dissapointing movie from a wonderful novel!
While reading Jodi Picoult's novel, I could picture the scenes forming into a movie in my head. I then ran across it on here, and had to buy it. Read more
Published on April 11, 2007 by W. Riggens

5.0 out of 5 stars The Plain Truth
I purchased this movie because I am so impressed with the acting ability of Mariska Hargitay. She does an excellent job in this film and truly lives the part. Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by M. Butler

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