Movie

The Forger

2014 · 95 min

A somber, slow-burning crime drama that lingers on quiet desperation and fragile family bonds, more about emotional stakes than heist thrills.

Tagline: Never too late for a final blow
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, parenthood, crime, art
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
parenthood
crime
art
redemption
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild