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| The Forgotten | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  278 reviews
Sales Rank: 7288
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 95 minutes
ASIN: B000T4349G
Theatrical Release Date: September 23, 2004
Release Date: November 25, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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 I was dragged to the theatre for this one, but not bad! October 18, 2004
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
I thought fer-sure this was going to be yet another stupid (kinda) sci-fi or horror movie that turns out to be all in the main character's mind. Mulholland Dr., Secret Window, etc.. BUT, that's not the case here, as you discover pretty early on in the movie. When the NSA shows up, you know there's something to it -but what?? This movie definitely falls into the catagory of good sci-fi/drama/mystery, yet did'nt spend a zillion dollars to make it, and it still has a great story and delivers entertainment.
It's pretty good, and people's claims that they actually jumped in their seats a few times, are not exaggerated.
There's not much in the theatre's right now either(10-18-04), so pickins are slim anyway. Enjoy.
 "The Forgotten" is great! October 18, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
"The Forgotten" is great! A well-made, psychological thriller that keeps you guessing. It is well-executed, well-conceived, and superb. Julianne Moore (who was recently on screen as Audrey Woods in "Laws Of Attraction" (2004) stars as Telly Paretta, a woman whose son died in a plane crash and finds out that she created memories of a son never had. Dominic West (who was last seen on screen as Bill Dunbar in "Mona Lisa Smile" (2003) plays Ash Correll, a man whose has the same experience as Telly. They both go on a quest to search for the truth. They are also being chased down by government officials who don't want them to remember. Julianne Moore's performance is well-executed and superb. Dominic West's performance is great and superb. Anthony Edwards (who was recently seen on screen as Brains in "Thunderbirds" (2004) & as Happy in "Northfork" (2003) plays Jim Paretta, Telly's hubsand. Gary Sinise (who was recently on screen as Ray Ritchie in "The Big Bounce" (2004) plays Dr. Jack Munce, her psychologist. Alfre Woodard (who was seen on screen as Principal Daniels in "Radio" (2003) plays Detective Anne Pope, a detective investigating about why the government is interested in Telly and Ash. Linus Roache (who recently was seen on screen as Purifier in "The Chronicles Of Riddick" (2004) plays a man who is involved with the sudden memory disappearances from Telly and Ash. The directing by Joseph Ruben (who also directed "Dreamscape" (1984), "The Stepfather" (1987), "True Believer" (1989), "Sleeping With The Enemy" (1991), "The Good Son" (1993), "Money Train" (1995), & "Return To Paradise" (1998), returns to the thriller genre after 11 years. It is his first movie in 6 years.) is excellent. The music by James Horner (who recently did the music to "Troy" (2004) is excellent. The cinematography by Anastas N. Michos (who recently did the cinematography to "Mona Lisa Smile" (2003) is excellent. The film editing by Richard Francis-Bruce (who recently film edited "The Italian Job" (2003) is great! The costume design by Cindy Evans (who recently costume designed "Along Came Polly" (2004) is excellent. The art direction by Paul D. Kelly (who recently art directed "Ladder 49" (2004) is excellent. Go see it if you want to be scared. This movie makes you think.
Not bad October 14, 2004
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Julieanne Moore is a woman who is on the brink of insanity. She can't get over the thought of losing her son who died in a plane crash years ago. Still, she has pictures of him and other parafanilia from his room to keep reminding her. Then one day, it's all gone. She blames her husband, then she consults her shrink, and when she starts getting closer to the truth, things really get wierd.
I won't spoil the punchline to the whole movie, but after knowing what it was since the trailer came out it seems like an episode of the X-files all over again. Still, it's not too bad.
If you're looking for a psychological thriller, don't look here. If, instead, you're the kind of person who likes to jump out of your seat when the DTS sound crashes a car or sucks people into the air with sonic booms, this is for you. If anything, this may be considered a scary film, if you're actually scared by that sort of thing. Otherwise, it may just be considered exceedingly loud.
While I'm personally not into those sort of films, the directing of this is a pretty nice piece of work. The cinematography tells you just how the protagonist feels, especially as she walks across the bridge, and there's a unspoken thing going on between Telly and Ash, but nothing is actually shown. Maybe they're secret lovers, maybe they are really married, who knows. However, Joseph Ruben has come a long way from Money Train and The Forgotten is at least worth seeing.
Thrilling...til the end... October 13, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This thriller kept me on the edge of my seat and kept me guessing all the way to the end... basically because I've come to expect that final twist that, in my opnion, wasn't there. Generally, I don't like it when some outside force is the cause of a film's events. I've never been a big alien/deus ex machina fan plot-wise. Still, this film keeps your nerves tingling all the way and without excessive gore or violence which is always nice in a thriller. I prefer the mental stimulation as oppsed to the mindless blood bath. Aurally, this movie does great work with music and sounds. Visually I didn't even mind the hand held camera work and the lighting and scene framing was excellent. Reflections and movements in the corner of your eye make you wonder if your mind is playing tricks on you or are the cinematographers just that good.
Its the end where this film may fizzle flat. While not wholly unsatisfying, I did want a little more- If nothing else, another 10 minutes or so of recovery sunshine time. I do give the writers credit for the lack of stock sex between the two lead characters- it made their relationship and search that much more hearty.
In my opinion, its a film well worth watching if you like a thrill, but it could have been tied up better.
Best movie of this season... October 13, 2004
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
What would you do if the person you love the most died in a traggic plane crash but later you found out that there might be a way to get them back? You'd probably do anything. That is what happens in The Forgotten, the best movie of this season and I have the feeling, the last good movie of the rest of the year. Juliane Moore plays Telly who lost her 9 year old son in a plane crash. But suddenly one day everyone she knows is telling her that she has been making him up for the past 9 years. For a while the movie makes you wonder if she is really crazy or is there more going on then what it seems? Telly knows there is something behind it all, and will do anything to get her child back. This was a good movie but if it wasn't for Juliane Moore, this movie would've been a flop. She portrayed a grieving mother perfectly. You felt her pain with her and then you felt her determination as she did everything she could to get her child back. I love the music as well, it's perfect for this movie, it is very foreboding. Go see this movie, it's not the best I've seen this year but it's very good and Juliane Moore is not my current favorite actress.
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