The Forger (2014 film)
| The Forger | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Philip Martin |
| Produced by |
Rob Carliner Al Corley Eugene Musso Bart Rosenblatt |
| Written by | Richard D'Ovidio |
| Starring |
John Travolta Christopher Plummer Abigail Spencer Jennifer Ehle Tye Sheridan Victor Gojcaj |
| Cinematography | John Bailey |
| Edited by | Peter Boyle |
Production company |
Code Entertainment Solution Entertainment Group |
| Distributed by | Saban Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $11 million |
| Box office | $16 million[1] |
The Forger is a 2014 American crime thriller film directed by Philip Martin and starring John Travolta. It started filming in October 2013.[2][3] It was released to theaters on April 24, 2015.[4]
Premise
According to Rotten Tomatoes, the premise is as follows: "second-generation petty thief arranges to get out of prison to spend time with his ailing son by taking on a job with his father to pay back the syndicate that arranged his release".[5]
Cast
- John Travolta as Raymond J. Cutter
- Christopher Plummer as Joseph Cutter
- Abigail Spencer as Agent Paisley
- Jennifer Ehle as Kim Cutter
- Tye Sheridan as Will Cutter
- Anson Mount as Keegan
- Victor Gojcaj as Dimitri
Release and reception
Distribution
The Forger premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2014.[6] Two days before the premiere, 'Saban Films' acquired the U.S. distribution rights for over $2 million.[7]
Critical response
The Forger received mostly negative reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 8% rating, with an average score of 4.2/10, based on 40 reviews. The consensus reads: "So rote that its star is overshadowed by his wig, The Forger offers nary a thrill nor a scintilla of suspense that couldn't be overpowered by a decent basic-cable drama."[8] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 32 out of 100, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews", based on 16 reviews from critics.[9] IGN awarded it a score of 4.5 out of 10, saying "The Forger, starring John Travolta, goes through the motions, but isn't the real deal."
References
- ↑ The Forger (film), www.filmrap.net. Retrieved April 02, 2015.
- ↑ John Travolta Sports New, Long Hair On The Set Of 'The Forger', The Huffington Post, October 08, 2013. Retrieved April 02, 2015.
- ↑ Shanahan, Mark & Goldstein, Meredith. John Travolta coming to film ‘The Forger’ at MFA, The Boston Globe, October 02, 2013. Retrieved April 02, 2015.
- ↑ Adamson, Stephen. EXCLUSIVE: First Look At 'The Forger' Official Poster With John Travolta, www.moviepilot.com, February 27, 2015. Retrieved April 02, 2015.
- ↑ The Forger, www.comingsoon.net. Retrieved April 02, 2015.
- ↑ Callahan, Joe. Travolta to host Ocala premiere of 'The Forger', www.ocala.com, March 31, 2015. Retrieved April 02, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave. Toronto: John Travolta’s ‘The Forger’ Bought for U.S. Distribution, Variety, September 10, 2014. Retrieved April 02, 2015.
- ↑ "The Forger". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ "The Forger". Metacritic. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
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