The Whole Truth (2016)

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A defense attorney works to get his teenage client acquitted of murdering his wealthy father.

Title: The Whole Truth

General Overview
The Entire Truth is a 2016 American thriller film directed by Court Gentry. The motion picture is a suspenseful drama including a murder trial with a twist in the story. Keanu Reeves stars as defense lawyer Richard Ramsay, who is trying to get Mike, played by Gabriel Basso, acquitted for the murder of his daddy, Boone Lassiter (Jim Belushi).

Plot Summary
The film opens with Mike pleading innocent to the murder of his father, Pushing versus time, Ramsay has his work cut out for him as Mike declines to expose any details to assist in his defense. To make matters worse, suspicion arises when Mike's mom, Loretta (Renée Zellweger) employs a brand-new, young attorney to help Ramsay with the case-- a surprise that upsets Ramsay.

As the trial progresses, information of the Lassiter family's dark and complex history unravel. Boone is revealed to be a violent partner and dad. Still, the prosecution maintains Mike as their sole suspect due to difficult evidence connecting him to the criminal offense.

Unfolding Mysteries
The household lawyer, Ramsay, despite obstacles, relentlessly collects proof and masterfully interrogates witnesses to clear his customer's name. The climax of the film is marked by the stunning statement of Loretta, where she confesses to the court that she manipulated Mike into killing his dad to put an end to the domestic abuse that she had actually been suffering under him. However Ramsay, not entirely convinced by her confession, digs much deeper.

Unexpected Twists
In the film's unforeseen turn of events, it is ultimately revealed that Loretta was having an affair with Ramsay, which inspires him to help in her child's case. After collecting several pieces of shreds of proof, Ramsay discovers a game-changing discovery: a second weapon. With this brand-new clue and the gathered proof, Ramsay clears Mike's name, and Loretta is founded guilty for the criminal offense.

Conclusion
In the end, Ramsay's speedy thinking and precise attention to information in the court procedures help him to unveil the entire truth and the image comes full circle to reveal that the victim isn't constantly the innocent one, and the criminal might not always be guilty.

Critical Reception
The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was praised for its extreme courtroom drama, powerful performances, particularly by Reeves and Zellweger, and surprising plot twists. However, it received a blended critical action for its portrayal of domestic violence and manipulation.

In summary, "The Whole Truth" is a gripping murder secret that showcases how complex the reality can be, and how the unraveling of a household's dark tricks can cause stunning revelations in court.

Top Cast

  • Keanu Reeves (small)
    Keanu Reeves
    Richard Ramsey
  • Renée Zellweger (small)
    Renée Zellweger
    Loretta Lassiter
  • Gugu Mbatha-Raw (small)
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Janelle
  • Gabriel Basso (small)
    Gabriel Basso
    Mike Lassiter
  • Jim Belushi (small)
    Jim Belushi
    Boone Lassiter
  • Sean Bridgers (small)
    Sean Bridgers
    Arthur Westin
  • Christopher Berry (small)
    Christopher Berry
    Jack Legrand
  • Ritchie Montgomery (small)
    Ritchie Montgomery
    Judge Robichaux
  • Jim Klock (small)
    Jim Klock
    Leblanc
  • Nicole Barré (small)
    Nicole Barré
    Angela Morley
  • Jason Kirkpatrick (small)
    Jason Kirkpatrick
    Detective Graves