wadefan-897-342420 The Forger is nowhere near as most critics make it out to be. It has a talented cast, solid pacing, a great family component and a classic Travolta performance. It will keep you hooked throughout. However, it's never surprising and doesn't break any new ground. (3/5)

pmgeorgini-255-674247 I know this film is dated 2014 and we're in 2016. I just saw it a couple of months ago; but now that I have, it's such a pleasure to watch the pros do their stuff. And man, they do it in this movie! Each and every one of the cast is to be commended! I love the entertainment industry because of actors like John Travolta, Christopher Plummer and that wonderful young actor, Tye Sheridan, who was perfect as Will Cutter, and the beautiful Jennifer Ehle as the mother.I didn't find this story the least bit boring at all. I'm such a sap when it comes to the emotional scenes as well. Maybe it's partly because of my Italian heritage. But the scene between Raymond and Will where they're at the beach and Raymond says perhaps they should travel to Fiji and other places, and Will says nothing at that moment and stares at his father. Then Raymond actually looks at his son and realizes that he may not last that long. But the look on Tye's face and then to see John Travolta's beautiful blue eyes fill up with tears, just touched my soul and spirit like never before. John Travolta has a way of touching my heart like no other actor can. Awesome!Bravo to the writer, Richard D'Ovidio, and Phillip Martin, the director. With all the junk that's out there,one can take pleasure in knowing we've got good writers and directors and actors who can really deliver!!! He can play any role you hand him. I loved him in Broken Arrow as the bad guy. He has the perfect expressions and/or gestures in his film, especially when the missile was aimed right at him--yeah, 'come on, bring it, baby'! Boom! LOL! He's one of my favorite actors.I was floored by Jennifer Ehle's performance as the mother, Kim. I could feel her uneasiness to meet her son--when at the restaurant she left to go to the restroom, I was thinking, oh, no, she's leaving period! But she didn't. Jennifer's delivery was nothing less than excellent! She had a small part but it was quite effective! Christopher Plummer, a veteran actor, is without a doubt one of the best performers out there! I'm sorry I can't name everyone but to the entire cast I say, well done; very well done! Great all around film. Ten stars from me!!!

Bob Rutzel Expert Art Forger Ray Cutter (John Travolta) gets out of prison early to spend more time with teenage son Will (Tye Sheridan), who has cancer. There is a price to pay for the early out. He must copy a Monet painting to replace the original at the museum and if not done on time, then bad guy Keegan (Anson Mount) will have Ray sent back to prison. We hope Ray finds his brushes in time. Most of the movie has Ray trying to bond with Will and this is nicely done. To help with the bonding Ray gives Will 3-wishes and true to a 15-yr old's thinking he uses them and surprises Ray with one of them. Later Ray gets his father Joe (Christopher Plummer) and Will to help with the museum break-in. Nothing says bonding all around like a family crime caper. The movie works because of the good chemistry among the three of them. Everything is low key and sensitive as we would expect. There are a few heartwarming moments and you may keep a box of Kleenex handy….just in case. FBI Agent Paisley (Abigail Spencer) is trying to get Keegan, but when Ray enters the picture, she doesn't know how Ray is involved and what he is up to. We keep hoping she doesn't upset Ray's plans.Yes, glad you asked, there is a twist near the end and it's kind of complicated, but you will get the gist of it. The details aren't important. Over all a good story and, perhaps, one of John Travolta's best performances. Oscar worthy? Hmmm…...maybe. (7/10) Violence: Yes. Sex: No. Nudity: No. Language: Yes.

Wizard-8 I took a quick look at the most recent user comments for this movie before typing this up, and it sure seems this film has divided people - people either love or hate it. I think that those viewers who didn't like the movie may have felt they were promised something different (a traditional caper movie) than what the movie actually is (a character study.) I admit that I thought I was going to get something closer to a caper movie, but I didn't mind at all what I actually got. The movie is pretty well done for what it is. There is some good acting here, for one thing. While Travolta (who has a weird looking toupee and facial hair) is just adequate, Plummer gives spark to his scenes, and the youthful Tye Sheridan does very well at all, making his teenage character interesting and vulnerable instead of obnoxious. It's primarily the script that makes their characters and the others not boring. I actually got interested in these people, and I didn't have any idea as to how they would end up until the end of the movie. I will admit that the movie is somewhat slow a lot of the time, and could have used a bit more excitement here and there (the art theft scene is surprisingly short). But in the end, I thought the movie was okay. Just don't see it if you are in the mood for action/adventure or a traditional caper movie, that is.