UnTrue
UnTrue

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UnTrue

2019
Movie
104 min
Tagalog

A bruised and beaten wife named Mara seeks the help of Georgian police against her husband Joachim. In this He-she said film, truths, lies and the dark past will be uncovered.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users59%
Director: David OelhoffenGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

A young soldier on his first deployment to Afghanistan faces the harsh realities of war and the moral complexities of his mission. He grapples with the blurred lines between friend and foe, duty and personal conscience, as he navigates a dangerous and unfamiliar landscape. The film explores the psychological toll of combat and the lasting impact it has on those who serve.

Critical Reception

UnTrue received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its realistic portrayal of the psychological effects of war and the performances of its lead actors. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times, and the narrative less impactful than other war films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of the mental strain of modern warfare.

  • Performances, particularly Reda Kateb's, were highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics found the film's narrative lacked a strong emotional core or sufficient dramatic tension.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a somber and realistic look at the psychological impact of war, with many appreciating its attempts at authenticity. However, some viewers felt it was too bleak or failed to deliver a compelling story.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Jordan, serving as a stand-in for Afghanistan, to create a more authentic visual environment for the war-torn setting.

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