I am really confused by “The Truth”. How can the same man (Hirokazu Koreeda) who wrote and directed the BRILLIANT “Shoplifters” move on to a follow up of circuitous drivel like The Truth?
My guess is he has the bank to surround himself with the best actors, so he thought, let’s do this, even if it’s not fantastic.
I mean who doesn’t adore Catherine Deneuve? Or Juliette Binoche? Or Ethan Hawke?
The story has promise addressing a damaged mother and daughter relationship, but never really probes deep enough for impact.
Instead, the drab script just crinkles and falls apart like the dried up autumn leaves shown at the beginning and end of the film.
