Hard to Forget (1998)

Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

What is truly hard to forget in this film is the sensitive performance of Polly Shannon in the role of Nicky Dawson, a child of nature who leads expeditions in the veld of South Africa. While the film as a whole is routine, Shannon is a standout in working with lackluster dramatic material.The far-fetched plot revolves around an apparent murder committed by a gold digger named Gillman, who masterminded the death his wife Sandra in the explosion of a ship so that he could receive a two-million dollar payout. But not so fast! Sandra had a twin sister, separated from her at birth and adopted by a kind man who runs safaris in Africa.A slick private eye from Chicago named Max Werner has become obsessed with Sandra after watching endless reels of home movies of her. When he discovers the twin sister, he travels to Africa and, of course, falls in love with Nicki. A ridiculous sting operation follows where Nicki tires to impersonate the sister she never knew.Nicki is so different from Sandra that she cannot fool the quick-thinking villain Gillman. Like everything in this film, the ending rang as hollow and pat. But rising above the mediocre drama was the excellent work by Ms. Shannon as Nicki. Max could never forget her, and neither will the audience members of this made-for-television Harlequin romance-mystery yarn.

Am I crazy,or are there two different actors playing the part of the husband?I'm sure it was Bruce Greenwood in the wedding day video at the beginning of the film,but later it was Michael McManus!.I've just watched it on television and didn't record it,so maybe I missed something.Put me out of my misery---please! I thought the plot was original and we were treated to some beautiful scenery.If I'm right about the two different actors,then that is why I am giving it a five.If I'm wrong,then I'll give it an eight. I quite like these Harlequin mysteries.I just saw another one yesterday,although I guessed the murderer quite early on.

I saw some of the older Harlequin romances recently and I have to admit that older means better! Production of Hard to Forget is mediocre, storyline is not big enough to fill 90 min. movie so instead of action they talk and talk and talk. It is really only for romances' fans!

Sandra Applewhite is murdered by her husband. One year later, a private detective is still trying to find something to prove that her husband was the murderer. Suddenly, he sees her in an advertisement of Africa. So, he travels to Africa to find what's going on...Do you want to know how it ends? Just go watch it!.