'Verity' Film Review: Thriller's Atmosphere and Performances Amid Predictable Plot
The film 'Verity,' directed by Michael Showalter and based on Colleen Hoover's novel, stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. It follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh, who uncovers a disturbing manuscript while completing books for author Verity Crawford after an accident. Reviews note the film's tense atmosphere and psychological thriller elements but critique its predictable plot and melodramatic tone. While some praise the performances and mood, others find the adaptation lacking nuance and suspense.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 25/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 22/100 to 65/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 30 Sept, 01:03 pm. Other outlets followed.