Critics generally praised the central performances, particularly Shepherd and Simm, but were divided on the film's melodramatic ending.
David's lifelong best mate, unaware of David's true feelings.
An overbearing figure who contributes to David's fear of coming out. Judith Adams The host of the fictional talk show Forgive and Forget . Critical Reception Forgive and Forget(2000)
: Reviewers from Variety praised it as a "fresh" and "thoughtful seriocomedy" for much of its runtime.
: Some viewers have noted that the film's talk show climax appears loosely inspired by the real-life 1995 Jenny Jones Show murder incident involving Scott Amedure. Forgive and Forget (TV Movie 2000) - IMDb Judith Adams The host of the fictional talk
The film centers on the relationship between two lifelong friends in South London, and Theo .
: Some audience members on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes felt the public coming-out finale was "ludicrous" or "dated," with some suggesting it portrayed gay life through a lens of tragedy rather than empowerment. Forgive and Forget (TV Movie 2000) - IMDb
: David, a construction worker, is a closeted gay man who is deeply in love with Theo. Fearing ostracism from his macho colleagues and traditional parents, he keeps his feelings hidden.