The Forger (2012)

A teenager wanders into Carmel, California, where he is soon introduced to the art-forgery community.

Director:

Lawrence Roeck

Writer:

Carlos De Los Rios (screenplay)

Stars:

Lauren Bacall, Josh Hutcherson, Alfred Molina

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lauren Bacall	...	Anne-Marie
Josh Hutcherson	...	Joshua
Alfred Molina	...	Everly Campbell
Billy Boyd	...	Bernie
Dina Eastwood	...	Vanessa Reese
Adam Godley	...	Pinkus
Scott Eastwood	...	Ryan Felter
Alexandra Carl	...	Rachel
Hayden Panettiere	...	Amber Felter
Tricia Helfer	...	Sasha
Kim Myers	...	Brynn Mason
Jansen Panettiere	...	Aram
José Zúñiga	...	Mr. Weathers
Zuhair Haddad	...	Amir
Robert Harvey	...	Real Painter

Storyline

Joshua, a teenager with a drugged-out mother on the run, wanders into the affluent community of Carmel, California. After getting himself into trouble, the authorities try to track down his mother. But in the meantime, a successful artist/businessman offers to take in Joshua and let him have a chance at a good life. His motives are questionable considering his line of business and how he plans to use Joshua's artistic talents, but Joshua has met a girl and he's not sure if the money is worth selling off his morals.

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Plot Keywords:

art | carmel california | teenager | ex stripper | trespassing | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some fighting

Details

Official Sites:

Official Blog Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 July 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Filming Locations:

Carmel, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bahr Productions Inc., Experience Media Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Ryan: So, what're you doin' here?
Joshua: I just... I love hangin' out with old people.

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Soundtracks

"Livin'"
Written by Jason Williams & Jesse Corona
Performed by Ribsy's Nickel
Published by Ribsy's Nickel Music BMI

User Reviews

A talented young artist (Josh Hutcherson) gets roped into a forgery scheme after he is abandoned by his mother.

I new nothing about this movie when I picked it up at a local Red Box. Judging by the cover, I expected a feel good romantic drama with all the excitement that young love and forgery schemes contain. I will say that I somewhat enjoyed this movie, but overall it was a disappointment. It was a B movie that I could easily imagine appearing on the Hallmark channel. It was predictable, cliché, and the characters were unrealistic. Also, for a movie staring as many talented people as it was, the acting came across as a bit lazy. It was not one of the better movies I've seen, but it certainly wasn't the worst. I give it 4 out of 10 stars.