The Whole Truth

this played like an extended court room scene in an episode of law and order svu, which isn't to say it's bad—it can just be done in a much shorter period of time to the same effect. i mean there's a reason law and order trial by jury barely survived. the reality of court is incredibly tedious and boring, even with salacious twists and mysteries, and having a movie set exclusively in the courtroom is almost always going to feel like a drag because of that. otherwise it's a good movie; i will say after the last keanu movie i watched being the one with ana de armas, this was a nice reminder that keanu can act given the right roles. he does a good job, though his character is not at all pleasant or likable, which makes the narration unnecessary and annoying. mike's actor was solid, as were renee and gugu, but given the chance i'd rewatch svu over this.