Forged
Forged

Forged

2010Movie77 minEnglish

Released from prison after serving a sentence for murdering his wife, Chuco returns to Scranton, Penn., where he meets his son, who naturally wants revenge. The two proceed to wrestle with their emotions and the past, forging an unlikely bond.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Kevin CarrawayGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious boxer named "The King" finds himself entangled in the criminal underworld after a fight goes wrong. He becomes indebted to a dangerous loan shark, forcing him to take on increasingly risky jobs to pay off his debt. The film follows his desperate struggle to escape the cycle of violence and exploitation.

Critical Reception

Forged received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly from the lead, the film was generally seen as a formulaic crime drama that failed to bring anything new to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that treads familiar ground within the crime thriller genre.
  • Performances are a mixed bag, with the lead actor showing some promise but ultimately unable to elevate the material.
  • The pacing and narrative structure were often criticized for being uninspired.

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Fun Fact

The film features several actors with backgrounds in boxing or related sports, lending a degree of authenticity to the fight sequences.

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