The Wives He Forgot (2006)

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Into the small law offices of unlucky-in-love Charlotte St. John stumbles a handsome stranger, bloodied and battered, suffering amnesia. The good Samaritan, she cares for him, nurses him to health ... and falls hard for this mysterious angel. He reciprocates -- and good love finally finds Charlotte. But not for long, for their brief love affair hits the rocks when his identity is uncovered. Together they learn to their heartbreaking disappointment that he's already married ... twice. That's right, he's an amnesiac who forgot his was a bigamist. Though initially crushed that her perfect hero is just another perfect schmuck, Charlotte soon agrees to defend him against the bigamy charges, arguing that his injury has wiped out his former personality. In mounting her defense, she investigates his past ... and discovers that his vengeful wives may have uncovered his dirty bigamist secret months before -- and secretly plotted his violent downfall!

Overview
"The Wives He Forgot" is a 2006 secret drama film directed by Mario Azzopardi. The film includes Molly Ringwald as Charlotte Saint John, a town defense lawyer. Ringwald discovers herself romantically involved with a male who is suffering from amnesia due to a freak accident. The story checks out themes of deceptiveness, lost identity, and romantic betrayal, as Charlotte ultimately discovers that her brand-new enthusiast has multiple wives whom he has actually apparently forgotten.

Plot
The plot of "The Wives He Forgot" unfolds as a guy, later on revealed as Gabriel (Mark Humphrey), wakes up with no memory of his identity following an accident. He is discovered roaming aimlessly on the road by Charlotte, who is interested by the complete stranger's situation. Feeling understanding, Charlotte invites Gabriel to deal with her while helping him recuperate. As she does so, she finds herself falling in love with the complete stranger.

Gabriel battles with frequent flashbacks of what appears to be his previous life, which includes a layer of secret to the plot. In the meantime, Charlotte, who is battling to unwind the secret behind Gabriel's amnesia, stumbles upon a hint which leads her to Gabriel's very first other half. Upon confronting her, she is surprised to find out that this spouse knew nothing of Gabriel's accident or his amnesia. Charlotte then discovers of 2 other better halves, who were likewise left in the dark about Gabriel's condition.

Stress and Climax

The film becomes a suspenseful drama as Charlotte begins digging into Gabriel's past to unwind the fact behind his practical amnesia. The stress escalates when she discovers specific unsettling aspects of Gabriel's personality that were kept hidden. This raises concerns in Charlotte's mind about the true nature of the guy she has succumbed to, causing a pressure in their budding relationship.

The climax is full of unforeseen turns as Gabriel's ominous past is unwinded. Charlotte collects all the other halves revealing them the guy they had actually wed was a complete scams. This confrontation ends with Gabriel getting arrested and the better halves feeling a conflicted sense of relief and betrayal.

Final Thoughts
"The Wives He Forgot" is a fascinating movie that elaborately blends mystery, drama, and romance. Molly Ringwald's strong portrayal of Charlotte, the small-town legal representative who travels from compassion to love, to anger, and eventually to justice, is a highlight of the movie. Her character's advancement throughout the movie serves to emphasize the underlying themes of the story.

Mark Humphrey as Gabriel outstandingly portrays a character whose oscillation in between victim and criminal keeps the audience engaged and thinking. His amnesiac character includes a level of interesting mystique to the film.

In general, the movie challenges the understandings of the viewer about love, trust, and deceptiveness within relationships. The unforeseen twist towards completion includes a shocking and rewarding conclusion to this mental roller Coaster.

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