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The Forgotten
2004 91 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.5
Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction
Director: Joseph Ruben
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Description
Telly Paretta is a grieving mother struggling to cope with the loss of her 9-year-old son. She is stunned when her psychiatrist reveals that she has created nine years of memories about a son she never had. But when she remembers a man who had a similar experience, Telly embarks on a search to prove her son's existence, and her sanity.
Budget:
$42M
US Gross:
$67.13M
Worldwide:
$117.59M
Starring
Julianne Moore
Actor
Dominic West
Actor
Christopher Kovaleski
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2005
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 2005
— Best Actress
Key opinion
The Forgotten is a polarizing psychological thriller that excels in its suspenseful, atmospheric premise but falters under the weight of an increasingly illogical and disappointing conclusion. While the central performances, particularly Julianne Moore's, are frequently lauded for their emotional depth, the film's reliance on familiar genre tropes and a weak script keeps it from achieving greatness.
| Acting | Julianne Moore delivers an emotionally raw and convincing dramatic performance that anchors the film's premise. | |
| Production | The cinematography is consistently praised for its dynamic angles, effective tension-building, and high-quality production values. | |
| Pacing | The film’s opening act is widely considered gripping and intriguing, successfully establishing a compelling mystery. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided, with some finding the mother-child bond a powerful narrative core, while others criticize the plot for being derivative and failing to explain its own sci-fi mechanics. | |
| Ending | The ending is broadly criticized as a clichéd and overly fantastical resolution that undermines the credibility and tension built throughout the film. |