The Christophers
Outstanding performances ground this grim crime comedy, while a flat soundtrack leaves its gritty visuals feeling surprisingly hollow beneath the dark, steady pace. Ambiguous turns keep the narrative moving forward.
Suitable for all ages.
In the high-stakes world of fine art, reputation is everything—and for the disgraced, reclusive painter Julian Sklar, his legacy is a commodity his estranged children are desperate to cash in on. Enter Lori Butler, a skilled art restorer with a hidden history. Hired by Julian’s children, Sallie and Barnaby, Lori is tasked with a dangerous deception: forge the completion of eight unfinished canvases from Julian’s legendary, highly valuable "Christopher" series to sell to a wealthy collector. To pull off the ruse, Lori secures a position as Julian’s assistant, infiltrating his estate under the guise of cataloging his work. What begins as a cold, antagonistic arrangement between a bitter, cynical master and his reluctant employee soon evolves into a complex mentorship. As they work, the ghosts of their pasts emerge—Lori’s own abandoned dreams, shattered by a public humiliation at Julian’s hands years prior, and the dark, exploitative history behind the very paintings she is tasked to finish. *The Christophers* is a gripping exploration of artistic integrity, personal trauma, and the commodification of genius. As the pressure to deliver the forgeries mounts, Lori finds herself caught in a volatile game of manipulation. With the art market watching and the line between creator and fraudster blurring, she must navigate a web of deceit where the most valuable masterpiece might just be the one that destroys a legacy entirely.
