So Dan Rather and his Producer Mary Mapes report that there's a smoking gun 'letter' that proves George W. Bush's father's political connections evaded Vietnam. That's the only truth here. It was in the environment of 2004 Presidential election, and the obvious motive was to draw contrast to John Kerry who did serve in Vietnam and help Kerry defeat then-President Bush. This 'letter' proved to be a fabrication as the font used in the letter wasn't invented until more than 20-plus years later. Thank God this falsification occurred before the election, but I shudder to think if had not been found to be a fake until after AND Kerry had won in a close election... So why would there be a movie made showing rank liars and people trying to undermine our democracy by lying and hiding under the First Amendment AND making them heroes? Just watch CNN or any other of the 'main stream' news and you'll realize that they are no longer concerned with reporting facts and context, today they are trying to manipulate you by 'reporting' things as they see it through their liberal narrative. PERIOD!This is probably one of the lamest movies I've ever seen, trying to pull every emotionally manipulative string. What else would you expect when the co-writer is laughably Ms. Mapes herself?? Talk about self-indulgent. But I guess the biggest question is: which movie executive gave the green light to this sh!tpile and who even went to see it??

CBS prime news producer Mary Mapes (Cate Blanchett) and her staff investigate allegations that George W. Bush was given preferential treatment while in the military which kept him out of Viet Nam and that he may have also been AWOL for a periods of time. Believing the memos in their position are hard evidence validating their claims, they prepare a segment for their weekly 60 Minutes program. News veteran Dan Rather delivers their findings before their viewing audience just months before the 2004 presidential election.This film illustrates how people can convince themselves they are doing the right thing for all the wrong reasons and leads to the beginning of the downfall of news organizations. If you're not sure how the news is produced, you might want to see this one.

Based on American journalist and television news producer Mary Mapes' memoir Truth and Duty: The Press, the President and the Privilege of Power, 'Truth' benefits from an interesting screenplay, that brings a true-story on the big-screen. With a top-notch cast giving their all & the pace, that almost remains consistently on point, help 'Truth' into a compelling watch.'Truth' Synopsis: Newsroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS 60 Minutes report investigating then-President George W. Bush's military service, and the subsequent firestorm of criticism that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers.'Truth' is a political docudrama, that re-tells a scary true-story on people who were misguided & later suffered their rich careers. 'Truth' delves into perspective & how back-stab can end careers & reputation. Watching these people at CBS lose their might, despite what they intended to be a strong, shocking revelation, offers shock value. Its interesting to see how their investigation begins & how it all fizzles out. Its sad, but the treatment remains gripping.James Vanderbilt's Adapted Screenplay is consistently engaging, but its flawed as well. The Writing gets flabby in the second-hour & once the fiasco occurs, the narrative begins to stagnate. The culmination is well-written, though. Also, the pacing is razor-crisp in the first-hour, but loses momentum in the second-hour. And these flaws show up unexpectedly & come up as minuses. Nonetheless, 'Truth' never gets boring or unengaging, despite its hiccups. Vanderbilt's Direction is credible. Cinematography & Editing are good. Art & Costume Design are excellent.Performance-Wise: Cate Blanchett as Mary Mapes is sensational. Her performance stands out. Right from a flawless American accent, to the helplessness in her eyes & in her body-language after the fiasco occurs, are beyond exemplary. Robert Redford as Dan Rather is first-rate, adding tremendous grace to the part. Dennis Quaid as Colonel Roger Charles is in top-form after a long time. The veteran is superb. Topher Grace as Mike Smith & Elisabeth Moss as Lucy Scott are effective, although under-utilized. Bruce Greenwood as Andrew Heyward is brilliant, as always. Stacy Keach as Bill Burkett is terrific. Others lend great support.On the whole, 'Truth' is an absorbing watch. Definitely, worth your time!

For the record, I am not affiliated with any political party. Being the hardcore moderate that I am, I watched Truth with an open mind and as objectively as possible. Based on a news story by Dan Rather and 60 Minutes, the movie appears to have gotten some inspiration from The Insider, even ripping off a scene from the Michael Mann classic (and one of my all-time favorite films). I can see how some Republicans may not like Truth, but I always appreciate a good story about people against insurmountable odds. The movie's very well-written and directed, backed by a superb all-star cast. And that's the truth.