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 When I first saw the trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s *Forgotten Island*, I couldn't quite grasp what the movie was about. Watching it several more times didn't help. The film is packed with so many elements that summarizing it in a two-and-a-half-minute preview—or even in a review, for that matter—is a challenge. Watching the full movie reveals an endearing, albeit somewhat cluttered, story about friendship and, above all, the power of the memories we create with our friends. The story unfolds in the Philippines during the 1990s. Best friends Jo (musician H.E.R.) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) share a high-energy, mischievous bond. They have long been fascinated by Nakali, a mystical island steeped in legend. After discovering a magical sand dollar that acts as a portal to Nakali, they decide to visit. Their guide on the journey is Raww (Dave Franco), a creature capable of shifting between human and canine forms. Directors: Joel Crawford, Januel P. Mercado Writers: Joel Crawfor...