It's so hard to decide on watching movies that get a 4 rating on IMDB. Sometimes they are cheesy, low-budget indie films with stilted acting, absurd plot, etc. On the other hand, they can be decent movies that somehow didn't capture the public's attention. On the other hand, I've been seduced by scores that led me to such wretched wastes of time like "Gone Girl" (with implausible plot and absurd characters) and "Oldboy" (fer crissake, why was this awful film made twice?).
"Incognito" is about a man who forges a painting that was lost to history. Due to twists, the forger is assumed to be stealing his own creation and has been framed for murder. The forging sequence is immensely fascinating and the writers took very good care to make sure it was realistic.
I think the film's downside is that Patric's Harry Donovan is a bit of a jerk. I get that. I don't particularly like jerks in movies. However, he's at the top of a criminal field (forger) and he knows it. I think Patric plays the character for what he's worth. If I'm being honest, it's a good portrayal and one that has to be accepted.
The other downside is how the murder and framing are played out. It's simply awkward. I'd personally have upped this a point if that plot angle could have been handled better. (This is not a spoiler: Donovan's arrest for murder begins the film.)
If you like drama and action films (and I will add that Irène Jacob is very easy on the eyes) but you're put off by the IMDB score, give it a try. It's a decent watch.
"Incognito" is about a man who forges a painting that was lost to history. Due to twists, the forger is assumed to be stealing his own creation and has been framed for murder. The forging sequence is immensely fascinating and the writers took very good care to make sure it was realistic.
I think the film's downside is that Patric's Harry Donovan is a bit of a jerk. I get that. I don't particularly like jerks in movies. However, he's at the top of a criminal field (forger) and he knows it. I think Patric plays the character for what he's worth. If I'm being honest, it's a good portrayal and one that has to be accepted.
The other downside is how the murder and framing are played out. It's simply awkward. I'd personally have upped this a point if that plot angle could have been handled better. (This is not a spoiler: Donovan's arrest for murder begins the film.)
If you like drama and action films (and I will add that Irène Jacob is very easy on the eyes) but you're put off by the IMDB score, give it a try. It's a decent watch.