Synopsis
When Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, the only item she's received is an antique sword that he believed to be proof that the South won the Civil War.
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Cast
- Marc MaronMel
- Jon BassNathaniel
- Michaela WatkinsMary
- Jillian BellCynthia
- Toby HussHog Jaws
- Dan BakkedahlKingpin
- Lynn SheltonDeirdre
- Timothy PaulZeke
- Whitmer ThomasJake
- Al ElliottJimmy
- 83
The A.V. Club
It’s a pleasure to see Shelton in her element again, guiding actors to places that feel unexpected yet authentic. Maron is an ideal match for her sensibility, and they make terrific scene partners, too. May this be the start of something special. - 80
Variety
The considerable pleasure of Lynn Shelton’s latest “Sword of Trust” is that everyone onscreen is so good at this kind of [improv] work that one wishes more tightly scripted comedy screenplays had such savory dialogue, or inspired character conceptions. - 75
IndieWire
The movie’s lightweight plot yields a disposable comedy with a lot on its mind, but its modest ambition is just enough to let Maron push his onscreen appeal in a new direction. - 75
The Playlist
“Sword of Truth” is full of seemingly effortless charms and quirks, but Shelton keeps it from overloading into full-on twee. This is a small film in every way: one that sometimes lacks precision, but its casual feel really works within its world and among its characters. - 75
Movie Nation
The characters feel real, the situations not that-far-fetched, and the dialogue has the halting, fresh-picked life of improvisation, a tribute to the script by “mumblecore” mistress Lynn Shelton, who also directed, and Michael Patrick O’Brien of “Saturday Night Live.” No lie, it is laugh out loud funny. - 75
TheWrap
As with all of Shelton’s improv-inspired movies, the plot offers plenty of interest but the personalities provide the purpose. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Enjoyably shaggy ... Both [Maron] and [Shelton] seem happy to play to their fans in this modest outing, worrying little about straying beyond their comfort zones. - 63
Slant Magazine
Marc Maron’s commanding aura of regret gives the film, despite its missed opportunities, an emotional center.