The Forger
The Forger

The Forger

2014Movie95 minEnglish

A former child art prodigy and second generation petty thief arranges to buy his way out of prison to spend time with his ailing son, only to be forced to alter his plans and commit one more job for the man who financed his release.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users41%
Director: Philip MartinGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former art forger, recently released from prison, must create a masterpiece to take the place of one he sold years ago, in exchange for his son's life. He has only a few days to produce a perfect copy of a Monet. The stakes are incredibly high as he races against time to save his family.

Critical Reception

The Forger received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot unoriginal and the performances uninspired. While some acknowledged the intriguing premise, the execution was widely seen as falling short, resulting in a forgettable thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and unengaging performances.
  • Lacks the depth and suspense expected from a crime thriller.
  • A missed opportunity with a potentially interesting premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's slow pacing and lack of compelling character development. Many found the storyline to be uninspired and failed to deliver on its thriller elements.

Fun Fact

John Travolta's character, Ray Cutter, is portrayed as a skilled art forger who specializes in replicating famous paintings.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Claudius_1971

Claudius_1971

A heartfelt movie with John Travolta at the top of his game. The bond between the three generations is really touching, and the storyline is interesting. You see John Travolta doing everything he can for his son. I really enjoyed this movie...