Forsaken
Forsaken

Forsaken

2017Movie86 minEnglish

In a rural town where football is war and the quarterback is king, comes a tense re-imagining of MACBETH with a bloody twist to prove that Lady and King Macbeth didn't kill for power - They killed for love.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users56%
Director: Jon CassarGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

In 1870s America, a retired gunslinger, John Henry, seeks a peaceful life away from his violent past. However, when his father is murdered and his hometown is threatened by a ruthless land baron, he is forced to take up his guns once more. With the help of his estranged son and a determined woman, John Henry must confront the ghosts of his past to protect the innocent.

Critical Reception

Forsaken received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and uneven pacing. While the performances of the Sutherland father-son duo were generally praised, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded Western genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film features solid performances, particularly from the lead actors.
  • The plot is considered overly familiar and lacking originality.
  • Pacing issues and a lack of tension detract from the overall viewing experience.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, albeit unremarkable, Western. Many appreciated the presence of Kiefer and Donald Sutherland, but some felt the story was too slow and predictable to be truly engaging.

Fun Fact

Kiefer Sutherland and Donald Sutherland, playing father and son in the film, are actually father and son in real life.

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