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Gone, But Not Forgotten
by Wolfe Video
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DVD
Wolfe
Publisher: Wolfe Video
Jennifer Derbin
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Actors: Matthew Montgomery, Aaron Orr, Ariadne Shaffer, Joel Bryant, Brenda Lasker
In this 'riveting mystery-romance', two men’s lives intersect and become one through a meeting of pure chance. Drew, a small town forest ranger rescues Mark, an injured hiker suffering from amnesia. As he recovers, he and Drew form a close friendship that slowly grows into something much more. Unfortunately, their time together is cut short when the hiker's old life comes back to reclaim him. A sexy and intriguing love story, Gone But Not Forgotten is a film not to miss.
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| Disappointing |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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From previous reviews I was expecting this movie to be above average. Instead it is a huge disappointment. It looks and sounds like a cheap soap opera done on a shoe string budget. The story line is thin and the acting rather average. I do not recommend buying this DVD, rent it if you must
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| Good, But Not Great |
| Customer Rating: 2 out of 5 |
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Some people might click "not helpful" simply because I gave this little movie two stars. Yeh, it's kind of a low rating, but please know that I didn't hate this film... let's be fair and say it had some good points, lots of bad points, and many points in between. Let's also be fair and say that those who gave the film five stars didn't look very far beyond its emotional value, and those who gave it one didn't look beyond its lack of technical polish.
The truth is that "Gone, But Not Forgotten" has both. It's another in a string of independent films that wants to tell an earnest gay romance but gets bogged down by a lack of money, experience and talent.
This film was undoubtedly put together on a shoestring budget, and it really shows. The soundtrack is unbearable at points, and there are a few editing and film stock shifts (especially the swimming scene where the lake and background suddenly turn yellow) that are jarring. There's no arguing that this is an amateur movie with some truly painful technical moments.
That said, the story is engaging enough and most of the acting is at least ok. As much as I didn't care for Aaron Orr as park ranger Drew (his delivery just struck me as odd throughout the film), I did like Matthew Montgomery as Mark, who has the thankless task of taking on the world's hoariest plot device (amnesia) and making it seem plausible.
I have to add that, story-wise, I was really uncomfortable with how agressively Drew pursues the amnesiac Mark. At the climax of the film, we find out that there's a reason for this pursuit, but it didn't remedy the fact that Drew gave me the creeps beforehand.
In the end, this film compares directly with "Big Eden"... both have a mountain/forest setting and are centered on a "will they or won't they" story line. Yes, in "Gone, But Not Forgotten", the leads are hunkier and there is the tender love-making scene that's missing from "Big Eden". But - and I know some people will shriek over this - "Big Eden" is a far better film, both technically and thematically. If you're planning a purchase of either film, I'd definitely recommend "Big Eden" first.
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| Touching movie |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Gone But Not Forgotten is one of those movies that stays in your mind and heart for days after seeing it. It is one very touching movie leaving you in tears at times. Both Matthew Montgomery and Aaron Orr are first class actors and their acting makes one believe that you are in the movie with them, living their lives.
I could write a long review but other viewers have said it all but all I can say that to me it is a first class movie - touching scenes, great acting and the most wonderful scenery.
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| Gone but not forgotten... I already have! |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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For a film that has won such recognition and great reviews I was hoping for a real treat.
I was left feeling why has this film been hyped so much?
The story was dull the whole feeling of the film was just anticipation for something good to happen but it just does not deliver.
I dont mind low budget aslong as the film has heart and you can really feel the emotion I was left cold.
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| I can't get enough of this movie! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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From the reviews and basic plot synopses I'd read, I was already pretty sure I'd like this movie. What I didn't expect was to fall completely in love with it. I'm absolutely enchanted by the wonderful story, and characters I really care about. With his very first scene, Aaron Orr draws me to his character, and throughout the movie, proceeds to make me laugh with and cry for Drew. His chemistry with Matthew Montgomery is nothing short of electric, and the two of them easily make me forget that Drew and Mark are only characters on the screen.
The less polished production quality is one of the things I love most, and every time I watch it, I'm so happy with this little gem, created by the talented writers, cast and crew with such a tight budget.
"Gone, But Not Forgotten" is like a gift, and I'm recommending it to everyone I know!
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