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Synopsis: Inspired by true events. A Washington, D.C. reporter writes an explosive story about a government scandal in which she reveals the name of a covert C.I.A. agent. Unexpectedly finding herself behind bars, she struggles to maintain her principles and relationship with her family when she refuses to divulge her source.

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon

Supporting actors: Angela Bassett, Alan Alda, Vera Farmiga, David Schwimmer, Courtney B. Vance, Noah Wyle, Floyd Abrams, Preston Bailey, Kristen Bough, Julie Ann Emery, Robert Harvey, Michael O'Neill, Kristen Shaw, Angelica Torn, Jamey Sheridan, Pamela Jones, Jennifer McCoy, David Bridgewater, Jenny Odle Madden, Rod Lurie

Directed by: Rod Lurie

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes

Release year: 2008

Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

MPAA Rating: Rated R for language, some sexual material and a scene of violence.

ASIN: B0020WZANS

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,112 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)

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Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 2008
MPAA: Rated R for language, some sexual material and a scene of violence.
Production Company: Battleplan Productions, Yari Film Group (YFG)
Filming Locations: Memphis, Tennessee, USA | Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

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4.0 out of 5 stars Must-see DVD, April 16, 2009

By	Thelma Adams (Hyde Park, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nothing But the Truth (DVD)

The smart, engrossing political thriller in the tradition of All the President's Men has a welcome female twist: two working mommies -- one a DC journalist (Kate Beckinsale), one a CIA agent (Vera Farmiga) -- cross paths on their kids' soccer field with disastrous results. Beckinsale clearly doesn't need a rubber catsuit to be terrific; she's focused, genuine, and sympathetic as the investigative reporter whose first big scoop crumples the career and family of her spook subject, with plenty of collateral damage in her own life when she goes to prison for withholding her source's name. And The Departed's Farmiga balances between dangerous adversary and wounded mother in a volatile supporting role.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Drama Based on Newspaper Headlines, May 23, 2009

By	The Movie Man "tenebre89" (Maywood, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nothing But the Truth (DVD)

"Nothing But the Truth" is based on the events surrounding the prison sentence of "New York Times" reporter Judith Miller after she refused to reveal the source who identified undercover CIA agent Valerie Plame.
Prompted by a failed assassination attempt on the President of the United States, investigative reporter Rachel Armstrong (Kate Beckinsale) discovers that a neighborhood woman is a CIA operative. Rachel believes she has happened upon the Big Story, and is backed by her editor (Angela Bassett), the newspaper's legal counsel (Noah Wyle), and her First Amendment lawyer (Alan Alda). Federal prosecutor Patton Dubois (Matt Dillon) wants her to name her sources. She refuses and is thrown in jail for contempt of court. She thinks she will soon be released, but as her incarceration lengthens, her relationship with husband (David Schwimmer) and son (Preston Bailey) starts to deteriorate.
Performances are first-rate in this tense political thriller. Beckinsale is sympathetic as the idealistic yet frightened reporter, but Dillon dazzles as the Javert-like Fed who will use anything and everything within his power to break the reporter's will. The changing relationship between Rachel and her family gives the film humanity and elevates it from a mere "ripped from the headlines" flick to one of depth.
Bonus extras include deleted scenes, a making-of featurette, and filmmakers' commentary.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Surprisingly Good Sleeper, May 2, 2009

By	Daniel G. Lebryk - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nothing But the Truth (DVD)

This film is much better than I ever imagined. I'm surprised it hasn't gotten a bit more buzz or positive looks. The story is compelling, based on true events but is a work of fiction. The acting is surprisingly good, that's expected from Kate Beckinsale; but Matt Dillon turns in one of his better performances. David Schwimmer has finally lost the whole Friends aura. Alan Alda is sadly still playing Alan Alda. Vera Farmiga is one of the surprises.

There's no need to understand or even have heard about the case this film is based on. The director did a perfectly wonderful job at making the story line compelling and easy to follow without prior knowledge (and I have none). This is a decent thriller / mystery in the not as convluted Burn After Reading, or West Wing molds.

The story is simple and fairly linear. The film opens with the president being shot and the US government blaming Venezula for the attempted assaniation. Rachel Armstrong (Kate Beckinsale) publishes a story that exposes a CIA agent, Erica Van Doren (Vera Farmiga). A special prosecutor is appointed, (Matt Dillon), to find her source. Rachel refuses and is put in jail. The meat and potatoes of the story is how she ends up in jail, her time there and then the resolution of the story. Many things happen along the way, and none should be revealed. There is a wonderful surprise ending to the film.

Production wise this is fairly well done. In fact film values is what drags this film down a star. That darn annoying roving random no reason camera motion nonsense is heavy duty here. Editing was fairly well done, pacing was about right. The film is right length at almost 2 hours. Shots are reasonably in focus. Sound was well recorded, dialog is perfectly clear.

The film is rated R for one reason only, strong language (about 50 f bombs that weren't really necessary). In fact this is such a good morality tale, I really wish this had gotten a PG-13. There was a congugal visit between Rachel and her husband Ray. It's clear what they are doing, but there is absolutely no nudity. The MPAA is totally beyond me with how they determine film ratings.

The part that is wonderful with this film, the message. Rachel stands up for what is right. She sticks by her convictions. This is the story of an incredibly strong woman, one to be honored. It was much better than I ever expected.