FORSAKEN (2015)
ย FORSAKEN (2015) โ A Western Tale of Redemption and Revenge
ย (4/5)
Overview:
Forsakenย (2015) is a slow-burn western drama starring Kiefer Sutherland and his father, Donald Sutherland. Set in the late 1800s, the film follows John Henry Clayton (Kiefer Sutherland), a former gunslinger who returns to his hometown after years of self-imposed exile. Now seeking redemption, he finds himself at odds with his past and forced to confront a corrupt landowner who threatens the town. The film is a poignant exploration of family, loss, and the personal cost of violence in the Old West.
Forsakenย (2015) is a slow-burn western drama starring Kiefer Sutherland and his father, Donald Sutherland. Set in the late 1800s, the film follows John Henry Clayton (Kiefer Sutherland), a former gunslinger who returns to his hometown after years of self-imposed exile. Now seeking redemption, he finds himself at odds with his past and forced to confront a corrupt landowner who threatens the town. The film is a poignant exploration of family, loss, and the personal cost of violence in the Old West.
What to Expect:
The heart ofย Forsakenย lies in its rich character development and emotional depth. Kiefer Sutherland delivers a strong, understated performance as a man torn between his violent past and his desire for a peaceful future. Donald Sutherland, as his estranged father, offers a commanding presence, adding layers of complexity to the father-son dynamic.
The film’s pacing is deliberate, allowing for moments of reflection and emotional gravitas, while still delivering some tense gunfights and moments of tension.
The heart ofย Forsakenย lies in its rich character development and emotional depth. Kiefer Sutherland delivers a strong, understated performance as a man torn between his violent past and his desire for a peaceful future. Donald Sutherland, as his estranged father, offers a commanding presence, adding layers of complexity to the father-son dynamic.
The film’s pacing is deliberate, allowing for moments of reflection and emotional gravitas, while still delivering some tense gunfights and moments of tension.The stark, desolate landscapes, combined with the film’s gritty and atmospheric cinematography, capture the isolation and harshness of the Western frontier. The themes of redemption and reconciliation between father and son are explored in a thoughtful manner, settingย Forsakenย apart from more traditional action-packed westerns.
