Hello, everyone! Today, I’m going to review the new Steven Soderbergh film The Christophers. Let’s review!

So, this movie tends to be very niche, but I love reviewing niche films, so here we go. The Christophers is about an art forger who is hired by the alienated children of a once-famous artist so she can complete his unfinished works, so that people can “discover” them after his death. I had seen the trailer before, but I forgot it was coming out. I also didn’t realize this was a Steven Soderbergh film; it seems he never stops making films. So, I saw it, and I’ve got to say… this is a beautiful film.

This is a very slow burn, but a very solid film. Ian McKellen does an amazing job here, and Michaela Coel does well, too. I feel like Soderbergh is getting a bit pretentious now, and here, he decides to make the theme of “it’s about making art” the text of the film instead of the subtext. That kind of gives me the feeling that he’s going to retire soon. But if he doesn’t and continues to make films, I’d be happy about that too.

This film is an incredibly moving examination of an aging artist. What inspires you, the things that might stop you from seeing something through, as well as the meaning hidden behind all that work that the artist might not have even been aware of, are definitely to be found here. I think McKellen should get some kind of award for this performance. He had the best performance in the film by far.

My only complaint was seeing James Corden in this. I really can’t stand him… but let’s not turn this into a rant. His energy wasn’t that bad here, though, and honestly, this is the best performance I’ve seen him give in any movie or show. Plus, the story is beautiful, the acting is amazing, and the cinematography and message of the film are phenomenal, and that’s enough for me to consider it a minor setback. Overall, I loved The Christophers, and if you love slow-burn arthouse films, I highly recommend this one, but if you don’t, I wouldn’t recommend it.

I’m going to give The Christophers an A.