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The Forger

4.8

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Original title: The Forger
Year: 2014
Running time: 92 min.
Country: United States
Director: Philip Martin
Screenwriter: Richard D'Ovidio
Music: Rob Cairns
Cinematography: John Bailey
Cast: John Travolta, Tye Sheridan, Christopher Plummer, Jennifer Ehle, Marcus Thomas, Anson Mount, Abigail Spencer, Travis Wade
Producer: Code Entertainment, Siren Digital - Hollywood, Solution Entertainment Group
Genre: Thriller. Drama | Heist Film
Synopsis / Plot: Released from prison so that he can spend time with his dying son (Tye Sheridan), an expert art forger (John Travolta) is coerced into participating in a major museum heist.

Critics' reviews

"A soft-centered crime meller that proves notably short on suspense, and marred by sentimentality that feels distinctly secondhand."

Dennis Harvey: Variety
"There are some solid elements here, but neither believability nor cohesion is among them in [this] contrived thriller."

David Rooney: The Hollywood Reporter
"To say that the conceits of 'The Forger' (directed by Philip Martin) are ridiculous isn’t really saying much. It’s also dull, incoherent and drab to look at."

A. O. Scott: The New York Times
"An array of strong performances, including a well-calibrated turn by John Travolta, and compelling emotional moments help counter the patchy narrative."

Gary Goldstein: Los Angeles Times
"It is nowhere close to being the worst thing that [Travolta] has ever done, but it never for a single moment makes a plausible case for its own existence (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"

Peter Sobczynski: rogerebert.com
"Uninspired films utilizing cinematic devices that felt old decades ago are a regrettable part of the cinematic viewing experience, and 'The Forger' squarely falls into this category"

Nikola Grozdanovic: IndieWire

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