The Forgotten

The Forgotten is a science-fiction psychological thriller movie that was released in 2004. The movie starred Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Christopher Kovaleski, and Gary Sinise. The movie was directed by Joseph Ruben and produced by Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks. The Forgotten was a production of Columbia Pictures.

The Forgotten tells the story of Telly Paretta, portrayed by Julianne Moore, a grieving mother who lost her nine-year-old son, Sam, in a plane crash over fourteen months ago. Since then, she has been experiencing nightmares and vivid hallucinations of Sam's presence. However, she was unable to find comfort in her husband, Jim (played by Anthony Edwards), who insisted that they never had a son.

One day Telly discovered that she is not alone in her experience. She meets Ash Correll, portrayed by Dominic West, who claims to have lost his daughter in the same plane crash that killed Telly's son. She also stumbles upon a support group comprising the families of the other victims of the crash. Telly finds that every member of the group is struggling to recall their loved ones' memory.

The plot thickens when Telly encounters Agent Al Pollack, portrayed by Gary Sinise, a mysterious government operative who claims that he is investigating a conspiracy surrounding the passengers' deaths in the plane crash. Agent Pollack insists that there never was a plane crash, and Telly's son Sam never existed. He claims that Telly's memories are false and delusional symbols of her inability to cope with the loss of her unborn child.

As Telly continues to investigate the mystery surrounding the disappearance of her son, she slowly uncovers a sinister plot that suggests her memories might not be delusional after all. Agent Pollack's revelations exposed a terrifying truth that put Telly's life and sanity on the line.

The Forgotten combines science fiction and psychological horror with suspenseful moments that will leave the audience on the edge of their seats. The cinematography and special effects are stunning and set the right atmosphere for a creepy and suspenseful movie.

One aspect of the film that stands out is the lead actress, Julianne Moore's, commendable performance. She played the role of the grieving mother to perfection, capturing the character's pain and desperation. The chemistry between her co-stars, Dominic West and Gary Sinise, was also impressive, and their interactions provided the right tension and conflict required to propel the story forward.

In conclusion, The Forgotten is a movie that will leave you questioning reality and the power of memories. It is a well-developed story that skillfully blends different genres, delivering a masterpiece of suspense, horror, and thriller. With Julianne Moore's exceptional performance and the rest of the cast's outstanding delivery, the movie is a must-see for anyone who loves suspenseful movies that take unexpected twists and turns.