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“Form is the argument.”
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The Forger
Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2014
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.
Movie details
The Forger
“Never too late for a final blow”
2014 Thriller · Crime · Drama 1h 35m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.8 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Forger?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Philip Martin
Written by
Richard D'Ovidio
John Travolta
Raymond Cutter
Christopher Plummer
Joseph Cutter
Tye Sheridan
Will Cutter
Abigail Spencer
DEA Agent Catherine Paisley
Marcus Thomas
Carl
Travis Aaron Wade
Detective Devlin
Lyndon Smith
Melanie
Court is in session
Put The Forger on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.