Forgotten (2017)

nerve wracking and mind blowing

Rating: 4.6/5 stars

Forgotten is a cinematic masterpiece that takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Its plot is so rich and intricate that it could easily be the foundation for a gripping drama series. The numerous plot twists are unexpected and mind-blowing, keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout the film.

The narrative is psychologically satisfying, with hints of suspicion subtly planted throughout the movie, such as the protagonist's pill-taking habit. The pacing is well executed, starting steady, and then fluctuating, mirroring the emotional turmoil of the characters. The climax, where both main characters meet their end, is a poignant reflection of their shared pain and trauma.

The film's aesthetics are noteworthy, particularly the use of lighting to distinguish between reality and memories. The colorful, vibrant lighting of the memories contrasts sharply with the dark, grim reality, enhancing the impact of the plot.

Forgotten isn't just a thrilling suspense movie; it also delves into serious themes such as crimes committed out of desperation and unsolved cold cases. It's a movie that turns its viewers into detectives, encouraging them to piece together the clues and unravel the mystery.

The acting in this film is commendable. The cast delivers high emotion scenes with intensity and brings subtlety to the quieter moments. Their performances contribute significantly to the overall impact of the film.

This movie is a must-watch for fans of dark-themed movies and psychologically twisted films. It's a thrilling, suspenseful, and horrifying journey that hooks you from start to finish. Forgotten truly deserves all the praise it receives. It's a film that leaves a lasting impression and earns a well-deserved rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from me.

Lire davantage

Acting and cast was great no doubt, I won't even talk about it.

My question is, how did the case get cold. Why did the detectives not doubt the victims' husband/father if he bought a large amount of insurance. Typically in other dramas/movies they would suspect the spouse if it has a large amount of insurance.
Also, is it because of the timeline? How did the police not have a piece of evidence like fingerprint when he did the job so poorly like leaving the scene looking like that.

Did his real brother die? Too many unanswered questions for the sake of my curiosity.

For the music, I don't remember anything so I guess it did not stood out.

This is a mystery movie so rewatching would kind of be pointless because you won't be thrilled anymore (IMO). But it is a great twist and turn movie. Highly recommended

Lire davantage

Here you have it. A movie that will keep you holding on to the screen, grasping for the minimal detail that will allow you to understand what the hell hapened with that innocent family you get to know at the very beginning.

Let me warn you: You will not to come to a conclusion on your own.

At every step of the movie you'll get small hints and big twists and turns. I personally love a plot twist that I can't predict, so this movie turned out to be a great surprise.
My mouth shaped nothing more that a silent Wow, through out all the movie, and I was constantly feeling that the story was betraying me for not allowing me to believe in what I was watching.

As for the negative aspects, even though I loved the movie, maybe some revelations were a "bit" too excessive? Like they were hard to actually happened in our day-to-day basis. Was it the only way to connect all the dots or is it that weirdness what made this movie so different and good to watch? I have no idea, but if you give it a go, I think you won't regret it!

If the end is good or bad, expected or unexpected, I'll leave it for you to find out! ;)

IsaP

Lire davantage

Love this movie.
When I started to see it I thought it was a typical Korean film, that for those who have been watching this genre for a while now, the movie could be very predictable ... but let me tell you that it is not.
I loved the performance of Kang Ha Neul - even though I hate him in Scarlet Heart - and the turn of the story is very good.
From the beginning it catches you, and I insist, you think that you already know what will happen when in truth you have no idea and as you look at it you want it to move faster and know what is happening.
Super recommended :)

Lire davantage

Expect to stay on the edge of your seat

There was NOTHING in this story that I could have predicted. It makes you question what the hell is going on from beginning to end and when things come to light, the truth just leaves you shocked.

Stellar acting by Kang Ha Neul and Kim Moo Yeol. Music did it's job creating the right atmosphere but nothing memorable.

I agree with what another reviewer said about rewatching being rather pointless since the mystery is what makes this movie - unless you're rewatching to look out for the details you might have missed the first time around, or to observe someone else's reactions/journey (that should be fun).

I'd also say that once you're lying in bed replaying the plot in your mind you might start noticing and questioning some plot points. But that didn't dampen my overall enjoyment of the movie.

Am really surprised I didn't hear about this movie before (found it in "more like this" from The Call and watched it because of MDL reviews and Ha Neul) - it truly deserves more attention.

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Potential

If you're just getting into psychological thrillers or enjoy plot twists this is the movie for you. I truly enjoy psychological thrillers and that causes problems here. I've seen so many that I unfortunately saw a good bit of everything coming. There were definitely a few parts that caught me off guard and legit I almost crapped myself BUT overall I feel this movie was lacking serious potential. I enjoyed it none the less and it definitely is a huge mind f***. Acting was pretty spot on given the plot and my re-watch value is fairly decent. No doubt this movie deserves the high score it has. Be sure to pay attention or you might get lost...only for awhile, luckily.

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Perfeitooo

É um filme muito bom e que mexe muito com nosso psicológico pois impreguina na nossa mente uma curiosidade muito grande. Confesso que fiquei com um medinho danado em determinadas partes.
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Todos os acontecimentos são bem desenvolvidos, tudo bem encaixado, nada de jogar os fatos de qualquer jeito ou encaixar forçadamente, tudo faz sentido.
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Os personagens são magníficos, muito bem construídos.
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Nossa, arrasaram demais nessa produção, simplesmente amei.

Lire davantage

Es una película en la que no tienes tiempo de aburrirte. Estás siempre intrigada sobre qué sucederá y qué es lo que realmente pasa. La vi hace 4 días, tanto en idioma original como en latino (el doblaje era bastante decente, cabe destacar que soy algo exigente y no suelen gustarme los doblajes de series o películas asiáticas, pero conforme avanzaba la película cada vez iba a mejor). La segunda vez que volví a ver la peli, lo hice con mi madre. A ella también le gustó (no es doramaniaca, por lo que es un punto a favor, ya que la puedes ver con otras personas fácilmente). Es una película de misterio. Y te recomiendo no leer la sinopsis si quieres disfrutarla maquinándote tus ideas~

Lire davantage

I feel like this movie will hit harder once you rewatch it and you know everything thats happening, and you start seeing signs of what the reality really is. Its just so fucked up and mind boggling and leaves you with an empty feeling once you finish it because then you're left wondering...could all of this been avoided and done in a more proper way? Both of their deaths were symbolic but it hurts so much. Both of them never intended on hurting anyone and their fucked up fates just seemed to clash together which breaks my heart for the both of them.

I recommend this if you like movies who fuck your mind up a bit...

Lire davantage

The plot twist is amazing

I accidently read a very enthusiastic good review about this movie at facebook. Which truly make me curious then, set on " i need to watch this movie" and yes i watched it!!!!!!!! Im really satisfied 100%. I've rewatched almost 5 times. So amazing the acting,and storyline. im finally a fan of kang haneul after watch this movie bcs his versatile acting blowing up here as main lead! Fun fact,when i start watching this , suddenly i feel hesitated because im scared after watching first scene of this movie . It was midnight when i watch this with my sister. This movie make me realize i love suspense and thriller genre. I enjoy romance too, but suspense and thriller is much more better. I've never watch such a good thriller movie like this before.

Lire davantage

A Literal Masterpiece.

Let me start off by saying that I have never been more excited about writing a review but I just feel like this movie needs to be seen and appreciated more than anything else. Everything was so beautifully put into place starting from the cast, moving to the plot and of course all the twists and turns that ended up leaving me speechless. This movie is an emotional roller coaster from start to finish for the watcher. Just when I was sure I had solved something, it would end up being something so much more. I really felt the pain of each character and sympathy towards them. Just by watching the trailer I was skeptical as to whether it was worth the watch or not-- let me tell you I regret not watching it sooner because it was SO worth it-- but I believe the trailer doesn't really do justice to the film. I was constantly on the edge of my seat, anticipating and closely watching the captivating story unravelling right in front of my eyes. This movie is all about perspective and not being too quick to judge the characters on what is selectively shown to the viewer, as many things turn out to be a lot different than what they initially seemed. The viewer seems to be the victim since the plot manipulates their feelings and views towards the characters. I can only describe it as a tragedy- one made by each and everyone's choices on how to move forward the moment they came across trouble. For me this was a life- changing experience and I'll be sure to re-watch a thousand more times because its just such a good movie. If I had to choose one movie to watch for the rest of my life, this would be the one. In conclusion, a literal masterpiece...

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