THE CHRISTOPHERS

The children of Julian Sklar, a once-celebrated artist, enlist a forger to access his unfinished canvases in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance.An electrifying Ian McKellen hits a new career peak and takes an early shot at Oscar in Steven Soderbergh's unmissable tale of an artist and his forger, played by the brilliant Michaela Coel. -Peter Travers, The Travers Take The verbal parrying is pure delight, smart and sharp. It reflects a very deep understanding of the world of art. -Nell Minow, Movie Mom Terrifically exhilarating and funny, -Peter Bradshaw, Guardian (R, 100m)