Gone, But Not Forgotten
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Movie Reviews of Gone, But Not Forgotten
Movie Review: A very interesting film.
Summary: 4 Stars
Gone, But Not Forgotten is a gay romantic film that is good for a first try. We see Drew a forest ranger who rescues Mark from jumping off a cliff. When in the hospital they ask him his name and he can't remember. Obviously he is suffering from amnesia. From the beginning we see that Drew is very attractive to Mark.(The body language says it all and innuendoes) When Mark seems to be getting better Drew offers to take him home and try to help him remember by taking him canoeing, cooking with him little helpful things. During the film we see little flash backs of his experience on the cliff. (Nothing important until the love scene and when he gets his memory back)come on you knew it was gonna happen O-O. While sitting on the couch one night Mark and Drew have an important conversation about what really happened this is after they've been having sex. Drew tells him that Mark said "Tell her im sorry." After a fight in the car Drew find that Mark is missing. Returning to the hospital we find out that Mark has a wife and went back home. From watching how she acts around him there is something wrong. We see him looking confused and she has to explain things to him.(She doesnt seem to be very happy about it either) Certain things have changes as well they use to both drink martinies but now Mark seems to hate them. As the story unfolds Mark asks the clincher question "Are we always like this" meaning are we always this unhappy. From that question we find out what really happened. Marks wife had him followed and he has been meeting MEN at hotels and having sex with them. His memory finally returns and he makes the decision to go back to Drew. What a happy ending hurray. This movie is a little boring in some parts but like i said before it is good for a first try. The acting is well the say bad but the story is a genuine one. This isnt a collectors item but for anyone who is interested in gay films should try to see this movie just for the experience. The love scene in the movie isnt extreme like a hot porn which is a good thing if you want to watch something sweet and cute. Of course there is cheesy music in the background during the scene but it wouldnt be a gay film if it didnt.Movie Review: Don't forget to buy this movie
Summary: 4 Stars
As a supporter of gay, independent filmaking, yes, this film does have it detractors. Yes, as some reviews here on Amazon.com have stated, it's made on a shoe-string budget, the secondary characters are not fully developed and some of the dialogue is as cheesy as all get out. But do not let you scare you away, I didn't give this movie 4 stars for just the pretty boys in it.
What this movie does have and have in spades in *heart.* From each frame, from each song, you can tell the writer/director, Michael Akers lovingly crafted this movie together with his producing partner, Sandon Berg.
If I were going to put my hard-earned money down and take a chance on an indie film, I take my chances with this one. Why? Because the two leads (Aaron Orr and Matthew Montgomery). They quietly sizzle together. And that's what this movie is about to me, their chemistry, it's natural, not forced, not over-acted.
The plot isn't new, but still who doesn't love a good amnesiac story in a romance movie? Mark (Montgomery) is found after a fall suffering from amnesia and rescued by Drew (Orr), a Park Ranger. Drew feels an instant connection to Mark, but Mark isn't sure of his own confused feelings. But their friendship as they grow to know each other develops into something more intense and that's when Mark's past comes back to shatter their new found happiness.
Yes, the plotline of this film could come out of any Harlequin Romance novel, however, what this film has that a Harlequin Romance novel doesn't is a talented cast and a superbly directed script. For a 'low-budget' indie film, I think this one is quite engaging and compelling.
Movie Review: 11 Film Festivals and still going!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great movie that came out of nowhere. Made on a shoestring by first time filmmakers and an inexperienced cast, this indie feature hit the festival circuit to sold out shows. After 11 film festivals, both US and international, the movie comes to DVD. "Gone, But Not Forgotten" tells the story of forest ranger Drew Parker and a man he rescues who is suffering from amnesia. As the man recovers, the two fall in love. However, when his old life comes back to reclaim him, he must decide who he is, and who he really loves.
Audiences have enjoyed this indie flick, voting it Festival Favorite in Austin and Philadelphia's gay film festivals. The movie was also the Closing Night Film in Long Island.
DVD FEATURES: Director Michael Akers commentary with actor Matthew Montgomery and Producer Sandon Berg. Trailer. Outtakes.
94 minutes, color, stereo, region 1.
OFFICIAL SITE: www.gonebutnotforgotten-themovie.com
Movie Review: Wished I had seen it on the big screen
Summary: 4 Stars
One of the better "guy gets guy" date films to come out in a few years. I always enjoy movies more on the big screen and as enjoyable as this film was to me on the TV screen, I think I would have enjoyed it more if my initial screening had been on the big screen. Nice cast! They have a great chemistry together, which added to the enjoyment of the film to me. Can't understand the reviews panning this film. No, it's not "Oscar-worthy-Meryl Streep" acting... if it were, the true power of this film would be lost. If Michael Aker's can create a movie this good on a limited budget, I can't wait to see what he can do when the "bank vaults are open." An enjoyable film with just the right balance of humor, happy, hope, sad, and serious that will satisify and make you feel good. I have watched it several times and it gets better and more satisifying to me on each viewing.Movie Review: Not Easily Forgotten
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a small budget indi film that will settle into your heart. The idea of repressed desire and living as others wish you would live was the same theme touched on in films such as Big Eden. Director Michael Akers gives a warm and touching story of a man looking for love and another who doesn't even know who he is or what his life was like before the accident. These 2 are truly likable characters. Rounding out the cast is the brother who doesn't know how to express his love or frustrations, his Christian wife, the town doctor who's devotion to Drew transcends his sexuality and a shrewish wife who makes you understand why Mark would want to forget his past. Fine acting and storyline that keeps you hoping that love wins out. There is no preaching, no fear of AIDS, just a single gay man looking for his soulmate. What could possibly be wrong with a movie like that?