Nothing But the Truth

Political thriller? Not quite. Court room drama? Hardly. This movie does not fit into most of the typical genre categories. It is clearly a drama, but it's also more than that.

Kare Beckinsale does perhaps her best work to date. Most of us first met her in the film adaption of "Much Ado About Nothing" in which she plays the lovely Hero. Since then she has done a variety of projects with a range of success. Her, she captures our heart and spirit by sticking to her values.

Matt Dillon plays a wonderfully strong "country lawyer" who is assigned as a Special Prosecutor in Beckinsale's character's case. These two are equally matched and determined.

Between stands a very interesting character played by Alan Alda. He seems equally concerned with his expensive attire and his client's case. As it turns out his best work begins when he stops charging for it.

So, who is the source who gives away the identity of the CIA operative who is married to the Ambassador? Who is the person who, by giving this info, leads indirectly to the murder of the CIA spy? See if you can figure it out before the end of the movie. Count how many times you get it wrong and let me know.

Watch this movie with someone who understands what it means to be persecuted for one's principals.