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Summary: "Perhaps the greatest drama ever made!"
Review: Forrest Gump, starring Academy Award Winner Tom Hanks (Cast Away), Academy Award Nominee Gary Sinise (Mission to Mars), Golden Globe Nominee Robin Wright (at this time Robin Wright Penn, Unbreakable), and Acadmey Award Winner Sally Field and directed by Academy Award Winner Robert Zemeckis, is and will probably be the greatest drama that ever existed. It is a magnificent movie with an all-star cast and a wonderful sceenplay based on the novel by Winston Groom. Winston Groom truly created a phenomenon when he created the character Forrest Gump, a mentally retarded man, who tries to live a normal life. As Forrest tells his life story to several people at his bus stop, he shows us that he's not at all different than any other person and that he has accomplished more than others despite his problem. Thrown in his story is his childhood friend Jenny(Robin Wright Penn) who becomes a drug-addicted prostitute , Lt. Dan Taylor (Gary Sinise) a lieutenant in the Vietnam War in which Gump served in, and his caring mother (Sally Field). Forrest Gump is truly a classic and will always be remembered. Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks won Oscars for this while Sinise was nominated for one and Robin Wright Penn was nominated for a Golden Globe. Forrest Gump is a must have for everyone.Extra: Haley Joel Osment makes a couple small cameos as Forrest's son. Time: 141 minutes
Rated PG-13 for mild language and some scenes of nudity
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Summary: Excellent movie!
Review: This was a very good movie. It made you laugh. It made you cry.
It made you feel joyful. Very inspirational. Teaches good life lessons. A movie you will not and can't ever forget. Tom Hank's best performance yet!
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Summary: A timeless classic...
Review: Forrest Gump is the '94 mega-hit based on Winston Groom's novel that remains both a well loved and widely misunderstood film. Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump) is a slow-witted (perhaps mildly retarded) southern boy with "crooked legs" who has two great gifts - the first is always looking for the good in any situation or in any person he meets, and the second is the ability to so totally focus on the task at hand that he completely immerses himself into whatever he takes on. His childhood friend and the later object of his affections, Jenny (Robin Wright) is a woman of average intelligence who is very unfocused, or "into everything." The computer generated newsreel footage that splices Gump into so many archived moments is worth seeing this film for, but the gentle humor and poignant story of a love that endures great divides of time and distance make it an awesome experience. Both Robert Zemeckis (Best Director) and Tom Hanks (Best Actor) won Academy Awards for this film, which I still think is one of the most powerful movies of our time.
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Summary: After watching this film , I can say NOTHING !!!
Review: This was " Forrest Gump "...I do remember the movie !
Very talanted , very funny , very smart , very unpredictable !
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Summary: Movie and DVD Review.
Review: "Forrest Gump" is a movie that is the winner of 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture. It is also one of the best 90's movies ever made! I remember seeing it in the theaters 8 years ago. The movie tells the story about Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), a slow-witted but good hearted man from the mid-1950s to the early-1980s being a college football player, a soldier in Vietnam, a ping pong player, a shrimp boat captain, and a runner. He fell in love with his childhood best friend Jenny(Robin Wright). The DVD is great with all the special features including the trailers, the documentary, photo gallery, and screen tests. If you own a DVD player, you must own "Forrest Gump" on DVD. I think you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Tom Hanks
Review: This is the best of Tom's works so far. Well, I am wrong. This is one of his best works so far. Mr. Hanks had grown in to a real actor.
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Summary: A beautiful fantasy film set in our world
Review: The film Forrest Gump is a wonderful modern day fairy tale. It is the story of a simple man stumbling his way through life, but because of his ability to run, leads an extraordinary life. The greatest strength this movie has is how it tells the story spanning a lifetime in only two and a half hours. Nothing feels rushed; the audience just goes from one stage of Forest's life to his next on his quest to find happiness, and to be with his love, Jenny. We feel like we've lived his life along with him. Telling a story spanning almost 40 years effectively like this is not easy, and this movie should be a case study for anyone wishing to do so. The film doesn't try to deal in depth with many of the issues which come up, such as the protest of war, child abuse, woman battering, or AIDS. Some reviews I've read here have criticized it for not dealing with them. But it isn't trying to discuss them. Instead, it's showing how this simple, innocent man is lost in a sea of confusion, not understanding these issues, and so not thinking about them. The audience is shown the world through Forrest's eyes, and to Forrest, there are no issues in life beyond happiness, friendship, and Jenny. Forrest's life is a magical journey like that of Odysseus or Frodo Baggins, but set in our modern world. Yes, the audience has to suspend their belief of a simple guy making it so far in the cruel world. No, it isn't likely, but that's what makes it extraordinary. And it's never meant to mimic probability. That's what makes it a fantasy. And a lovely one at that. The world could use more Forrest Gumps.
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Summary: Run, Forrest...RUN!!
Review: Eight years after it's initial release, there has been some backlash, (by a small minority of people) against this movie for various reasons. Reasons ranging from the film's financial success, it's portrayal of the mentally challeged, the "Bubba" (Mykelti Williamson) black "sidekick" character, the portrayal of a paraplegic (Gary Sinese), the revised use of historical events and famous people to fit into the story...etc. The list goes on and on. Overall, everyone generally likes this movie (but some hate to admit it). As things go in cycles, perhaps the small negative backlash will subside and people will admit that they really like this movie again. No need to reiterate the plot. Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis have produced a feel good movie hitting some pivotal points in American history from the 1950's to the mid 1980's, seen through the eyes of the title character. Great special effects, great cast, great acting, great direction, and great script. Great everything! FORREST GUMP deserved all of its accolades and awards. Anyone who needs to feel nostalgic, get a lump in their throat, and wants a short history lesson, should watch this film. One gripe is that there was nothing written about Robin Wright's performance of "Jenny". She was great in this movie. The Special Edition DVD has all the extras. A timeless classic film overall!
Note-- Best piece of subtle filmmaking(with minimal special effects,which the film had loads of): Forrest Gump gets on a bus for new army recruits. In a profile shot, he intoduces himself to the bus driver(a soldier) and the driver yells at him with expletives etc. In the background, the windsheild wipers are going back and forth because it is raining outside. It looks like the bus driver is slobbering as he's yelling at Forrest, but it is the rain water and wipers that's causing the effect. Whether this was an intentional or unintentional shot by the director, it's brilliant and funny nontheless.
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Summary: Gump leads ultimate life in a perfect film for the heart
Review: Forrest Gump is the best story ever. Thousands of people saw and loved this movie. Hanks play Forrest Gump as slow, methodical person who comes through all of the hate that is given to him and uses it to create a positive life for himself. His travels; from Greenbow, Alabama, through college, playing football for Bear, and becoming a war hero in Vietnam, Forrest sets an example for everyone, even though it is a movie. I can watch this movie anytime and be satisfied. It is a movie for the heart. His love for the people close to him, his mama, Jenny, and his son, Little Forrest, evidences his good heart and mind. If you have never seen this movie, it doesn't matter, just go and get it. It is a necessity. Love to everyone, ---Julian---
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Summary: GREAT MOVIE THAT MAKES YOU THINK AND SMILE
Review: WHILE WATCHING THAT MOVIE SOMETIMES I SMILED, SOMETIMES I THOUGHT HOW DIFFERENT PEOPLE ARE . YOU CAN LEARN SOME THING ABOUT LIFE.
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