

Unforgettable
Former Syracuse, New York, police detective Carrie Wells has hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything. She reluctantly joins the New York City Police Department's Queens homicide unit after her former boyfriend and partner asks for help with solving a case. The move allows her to try to find out the one thing she has been unable to remember, which is what happened the day her sister was murdered.
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Plot Summary
Tessa Connors is a woman struggling to start her life over after a painful divorce. She meets David, a loving man who helps her move on with her life. However, David's ex-wife, Julia, is not willing to let him go and begins to torment Tessa, leading to a dangerous and escalating conflict.
Critical Reception
Unforgettable received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, melodrama, and reliance on thriller tropes. While some acknowledged the performances, the film was largely seen as an uninspired entry in the psychological thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Critics found the film to be overly melodramatic and predictable.
- The thriller elements were considered by many to be formulaic and uninspired.
- Performances were noted, but not enough to elevate the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the film to be a tense and engaging thriller, many felt it was too predictable and relied heavily on clichés. The cat-and-mouse dynamic between the two female leads was a common point of discussion.
Fun Fact
Director Denise Di Novi, known for producing films like 'Edward Scissorhands' and 'Batman Returns,' made her directorial debut with 'Unforgettable.'
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