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“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Forgotten Island
Animation · Adventure · Fantasy · 2026
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
Movie details
Forgotten Island
“No memory left behind.”
2026 Animation · Adventure · Fantasy 1h 49m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
10.0 / 10
Community rating
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Forgotten Island?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Januel Mercado · Joel Crawford
Written by
Joel Crawford · Januel Mercado
H.E.R.
Jo (voice)
Liza Soberano
Raissa (voice)
Dave Franco
Raww (voice)
Lea Salonga
Manang (voice)
Manny Jacinto
Bungi (voice)
Jenny Slate
Batiba (voice)
Dolly de Leon
Lola Fatima (voice)
Court is in session
Put Forgotten Island on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.