by robotGEEK
When a retired mailman in a retirement community who is suffering from early onset dementia witnesses a murder, he tries to convince his friends, family and the local police of what he's just witnessed to no avail. As is the case with dementia patients, it's hard to know what's real and what they're just imagining or misremembering. But when his close friend is also murdered, he will stop at nothing to track those responsible down and bring them to justice.
While Forgotten Fortune doesn't break any new ground, it definitely wears it's heart on it's sleeve (a good thing) and there is a strong message to be found. What I admired about the script was that it revolves around something we all will have to deal with at some point, or something that's already very real in our lives, and that is aging, assisted living, our twilight years, and noticing the signs of dementia and Alzheimer's. I found it rather charming wrapping this very real world thing around a story that is party comedy, part drama, part mystery and all charm. It's the kind of film you should watch with your aging parents or family members because I do feel the message it brings forth is so important.
The supporting cast of amateurs is led by none other than Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), Jimmie J.J. Walker (Good Times) and Brian Shoop (Tulsa King) who all do a fine job. Although this little indie film can come across as something you'd see on the Hallmark channel, I think it succeeds as a film about the challenges of caring for the elderly with a lot of charm and spirit. Again, I do believe it's a good film for them to watch - it's simple, charming, keeps you invested and has a nice message at the end of the day. I will admit though, I did not see that wild twist at the end coming at all. That was definitely a pleasant surprise. I should mention that the title refers to a subplot, but I don't want to give too much away. It's a very safe film, meaning it's a film you can throw on literally anywhere, like at home or even a business waiting lobby and there's nothing inappropriate.
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