The Forgotten

2004 Drama

When an experienced and staunchly religious U.S. Army enlistee is thrust into command of two tanks stranded deep inside enemy territory during the October 1950 invasion of North Korea, his faith - as well as his will to live - is put to the ultimate test. As U.N. forces breach the 38th Parallel, North Korean forces launch a devastating surprise attack on the unprepared invaders. As a result, the U.S. Army Tank Platoon is forced to retreat. Somehow, in the confusion and chaos of the melee, two tanks become separated from their company. Corporal William Byrne was among those unfortunate enough to become lost in hostile territory, and when the platoon's Sergeant is suddenly killed, the idealistic soldier is forced to take command. Later, the spirits of this desperate crew fast begin to darken, Corporal Byrne's will is pushed to the breaking point as a result of growing tension and a wounded North Korean POW. Now left with only his faith and his fading memories of a beautiful wife, the morphine-addled corporal leads the desperate crew of the Cowboy 2 on one last push to victory. more..

Director: Vincente Stasolla

Starring: Stephen Kilcullen, B. Ouyang, David McMahan, Malcolm Barrett, Randy Ryan

Reviews

  • Turns out to be a grade-A B-movie that grounds its thrills in particulars of time, place, and character, so that when the time comes to make the leap into the wholly preposterous, we do so willingly. This is a movie that earns our trust -- and then happily abuses it.

    Ty Burr - The Boston Globe

    16 May 2013

  • The stylish and imaginative imagery in director Joseph Ruben's film, not to mention the parapsychological twists and mysteries, evoke the work of director M. Night Shyamalan.

    - The Chicago Tribune

    16 May 2013

  • A thriller of carefully cultivated murk. It's enigmatic in the worst sense, in that every explanation for what's going on holds less water than the last.

    Owen Gleiberman - Entertainment Weekly

    16 May 2013

  • The picture never comes out from under the weight of its dreariness, despite fine acting, foot chases and conspiracy theories galore.

    Carla Meyer - The San Francisco Chronicle

    16 May 2013

  • Sustains a few icy chills, but a mix of genres muddles the story.

    Kirk Honeycutt - The Hollywood Reporter

    16 May 2013

Awards

  • Best Actress

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2005)

     
  • Best Thriller

    Golden Trailer Awards (2005)

     
  • Choice Movie Scary Scene

    Teen Choice Awards (2005)

     
  • Best High Work

    World Stunt Awards (2005)