The Forgotten Coast
The Forgotten Coast

Movie spotlight

The Forgotten Coast

2015
Movie
57 min
English

Following in the footsteps of a wandering Florida black bear, three friends leave civilization and become immersed in a vast and unexplored wildlife corridor stretching from the Everglades to the Florida-Alabama border. The rugged thousand-mile journey by foot, paddle, and bike traverses Florida's Forgotten Coast — a wilderness that has the potential to change the way we see the natural world.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: Jake ScottGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former detective, haunted by a past tragedy, returns to his hometown on the Florida coast. He becomes entangled in a complex investigation involving a missing woman and a series of unsettling events that blur the lines between reality and delusion. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets that threaten to consume him.

Critical Reception

The Forgotten Coast received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its pacing slow and its plot convoluted. While some praised the performances, particularly from David Harbour, the film was generally criticized for its underdeveloped characters and a lack of satisfying resolution. Audience scores were also notably low, indicating a failure to connect with the film's narrative or themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for David Harbour's performance but criticized for a slow pace and convoluted plot.

  • The film's atmosphere was noted, but its narrative lacked coherence.

  • Ultimately deemed an unsatisfying mystery with underdeveloped characters.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'The Forgotten Coast' is not readily available or widely aggregated, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of audience likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Apalachicola, Florida, capturing the distinct atmosphere of the Gulf Coast.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review