Ian McKellen Shines in Soderbergh's 'The Christophers'
Why it matters: Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers' signals a potential shift in his late-career filmmaking style.
- Ian McKellen's performance in 'The Christophers' is lauded as his best screen work since Gandalf, bringing much-needed life to Soderbergh's recent style.
- Michaela Coel stars as an art forger hired to steal an old painter's unfinished work in the film.
- Veteran screenwriter Ed Solomon relearned all the rules for Soderbergh’s two-hander 'The Christophers,' indicating a unique creative process behind the film's structure.
Steven Soderbergh's latest film, 'The Christophers,' is generating buzz for its unexpected vitality, with critics highlighting Ian McKellen's standout performance as his best since Gandalf. The movie, which features Michaela Coel as an art forger tasked with stealing an unfinished painting, also marks a significant learning curve for veteran screenwriter Ed Solomon, who adapted his skills for Soderbergh's unique two-hander format.
