"True Story" is a 2015 American drama film, directed by Rupert Goold and produced by Brad Pitt, and stars Jonah Hill and James Franco in the lead roles. The movie is based on a true story and revolves around a journalist named Michael Finkel (played by Hill) and a convicted murderer named Christian Longo (played by Franco). Michael Finkel, a successful journalist with The New York Times, is fired when it is discovered that he had fabricated a story. Shortly thereafter, he receives a call from a reporter in Oregon who informs him that a man named Christian Longo has been arrested and has been using Finkel's identity while on the run. Longo is accused of killing his wife and three children, and Finkel becomes intrigued by the case and decides to meet with Longo in prison.
Initially, Longo denies any involvement in the murders but gradually opens up to Finkel, revealing that he was a fan of Finkel's writing and that he wanted to tell his side of the story. Finkel embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about Longo and his relationship with his family. As he delves deeper into the case, Finkel becomes increasingly obsessed with Longo and the question of whether or not he is guilty of the murders.
Throughout the movie, the relationship between Finkel and Longo is portrayed as complex and mysterious. Longo is a charismatic and intelligent man, who seems to have a genuine interest in Finkel's work. At the same time, Finkel is haunted by his own past and the guilt he feels over the fabricated story that led to his downfall.
As the story unfolds, Finkel and Longo's paths continue to cross, and their relationship becomes increasingly complicated. Finkel struggles with his own credibility, as well as his desire to believe Longo's version of events. Meanwhile, Longo's guilt or innocence becomes the central question of the film, and the audience is left wondering whether they can trust him.
Overall, "True Story" is a compelling and intriguing movie that explores the blurred lines between truth and fiction. The performances of both Hill and Franco are excellent, and the film does a great job of building tension and suspense throughout. While the movie is slow-paced in parts, it is a beautifully crafted and thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the intricacies of journalistic integrity.
True Story is a 2013 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.1.
