The Whole Truth: A Little Bit of Truth and A Lot of Shrugging

Alright, let’s chat about “The Whole Truth”, the courtroom drama that’s been floating around. Well, starring Keanu Reeves, who I’ll always love since he basically rode his way into our hearts in “Speed”, and the always compelling Renée Zellweger—talk about a duo! The movie’s directed by Courtney Hunt, a name not exactly on everyone’s lips like a Tarantino or Bergman, but still, there’s something interesting every Monday morning about binging a legal thriller.

Now, don’t go expecting some grand innovative storytelling here. “The Whole Truth” is more like a sturdy old Volvo. It’ll get you from point A to B without any breakdowns… It’s safe. But man, sometimes you want a flashy Tesla with autopilot just to shake things up. They’ve thrown in the odd courtroom twist and family drama, you know the usual tricks. The climatic scenes, though, got the potential to glue your eyes to the screen – but maybe while you’re also checking your phone.

Honestly, all through the film I couldn’t help but remember this time back in ‘98. I’d gone to Stockholm’s Filmfestival and watched a courtroom scene unfold in real life! The tension, the whispers – it was all drama minus the Hollywood jazz hand. Just goes to show sometimes reality beats the reel, huh?

Keanu is, as usual, charming in his out-of-place, almost-distracted-yet-focused manner. His lawyer act was more Neo than Napoleon Solo, if you catch my drift. Zellweger, well, she’s got layers, ya know? Like an onion, or a really good smörgåstårta. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but definitely mine. The emotional undertow is there, but you just wish it was a bit more… Viking saga, less TV drama. It’s not a film that’ll make headlines, but it’s decent brain fodder for a Sunday afternoon. Maybe watch it with a fika. Or don’t. Who’s to say?

Check the trailer below