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Summary: Great Movie!
Review: This movie is probally in the top ten of my favorite all time. Hanks gives a breathtaking performance as Forrest Gump, as does Gary Sinese as Lt. Dan. The soundtrack to this film is great old fashioned rock n roll(which I like). The movie is very sad in many scenes, but there are also many scenes of joy and humor. Why am I explaining this? Who has not seen this movie before? Bottom line is that if you want to see a movie about a simple man accomplishing every thing imaginable, this is what this film is. My favorite part is when President Nixon asked Forrest to stay at the Water Gate hotel, and you can guess who is responsible for discovering the scandle in the hotel. A definite movie to buy, but if you have not seen this, you better see it as soon as possible. I mean now!
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Summary: Tom Hanks' Talent Shines Forth
Review: Tom Hanks keeps the viewer eating out of his hand as he doles out a fabulous performance no one should miss.
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Summary: "Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates"
Review: This movie was probably the 2nd one which seemed to establish Tom Hank's acting talents. Hanks plays Forrest Gump, the simpleminded hero with a heart of gold. It seems like he's able to go anywhere just by running (and I mean anywhere and everywhere). Robin Wright plays Jenny, Forrest's longtime sweetheart (who has a habit of coming in and out of Forrest's life) and Gary Sinese plays Lt. Dan, whose dreams to die on the battlefield are shattered as Forrest saves his life. The soundtrack covers a long period of time from Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" to the Byrds' "Turn, Turn, Turn" to Bob Seger's "Against the Wind" along with Alan Silvestri's lovely background music (I'll comment further on the soundtrack in another review). The movie spoofs periods of time including Watergate ("There seems to a problem with the lights at the White House; you may want to investigate"), antiwar protests ("In Vietnam,..." then something "goes wrong" with the mike), and a reference to the "Have a Nice Day" slogan. Forrest also seems to become an inspiration to Elvis Presley and John Lennon.
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Summary: Brilliant Movie!
Review: I've heard of Forrest Gump many times, so two days ago, I decided to rent it. To my surprise, this is a very brilliant movie! I am also a fan of Tom Hanks and I do think that this is his best movie. The characters are played so well and its so real, you could easily feel their emotions. It's dramma, comedy, and more all mixed in one. I LOVED this movie! I agree with the other reviewers, that everyone must see it! It's one of those unforgettable films.
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Summary: Slow-witted man changes the world -- keep your hankie handy!
Review: The story of a mildly retarded boy who from the beginning overcomes all challenges presented to him. The action spans from about 1955 to the 80s. Sally Field plays the loving single mom who fights for and believes in her boy. There are about a dozen major historical events Forrest Gump personally witnesses and influences. From giving a young Elvis Presley hip-girating tips to uncovering the Watergate scandal, Forrest Gump was there! -- The story is far-fetched, but the heartwarming message is unharmed: We are all unique and special, regardless of our intellect or social standing. If we believe in ourselves and have the support of loved ones, we all can make successes of our lives.
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Summary: The Movie Of The 20th Century.
Review: 1994 Introduced Us To A Movie About A Alabama Man With An I.Q. Of 75, College Football Player, Vieitnam War Hero, And A Caption Of A Shrimping Boat Company. Forrest Gump Has To Be The Movie Of The 20th Century Right Next To "The Wizard Of Oz". Forrest Also Played Ping Pong. He Went All Over The World. He Sat On A Bench To Talk To People About His Younger Years, And How He Loved His Best Friend And Wife Jenny. Lt. Dan Was Another Best Friend Of Forrest's. So Wasn't Bubba. They Met During The War. Bubba Then Said He Wanted To Be A Shrimp Boat Caption. So Bubba Died During The War. Forrest Decided To Be The Caption When The War Was Over. Forrest Also Raned Across The Country. He Was Famous All Over The World. He Was In Magizines, Newspapers, On Talk Shows And The National News For His Running All Over America. Forrest Gump Is A Great Movie To Watch With Your Kids And Family. It Deserves Best Actor, Best Director, Best Motion Picture. "Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates. You Never Know What Your Are Going To Get".
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Summary: My favorite Tom Hanks movie!
Review: I am a great fan of Tom Hanks, although a couple of his movies I have not seen because of the subject matter. However, Forrest Gump is my favorite of all the Tom Hanks movies.The cinemetography is exclusive and brilliant, from the point where young Forrest runs out of his braces to the look of terror on his face when he is carrying Bubba out of the enemy fire. This is a beautiful movie, showing the tenderness and the courage of one young man who can doing anything he sets his mind to do. He ran across the United States, and when he was done, he had nothing better to do than to run across it again, and again, and again. He even fell in love with a woman who totally did not deserve him. Jenny was a beautiful child, why couldn't they get someone equally beautiful, maybe like Melissa Sue Anderson, to play the part of Jenny as an adult? The makeup artists could have made her look hard, and then soft. I didn't much like Robin Wright in the role, but then I'm not a fan of hers. The little girl who played Jenny was spectacular, especially the part where she runs to the fields, hides, and prays to God, "Dear God, please make me a bird, so I can fly far, far away!" It made me cry great big crocodile tears. The little boy who played Hanks as a child was great, too. I understand he chose this child out of like 2000 kids or so to play the part. I believe Tom Hanks has a brother like Forrest, which made it easy for him to play the part. Haley Joel Osment, who played Forrest Jr. has always been a favorite little actor of mine. I liked him in the Jeff Foxworthy Show and other shows I've seen him in. I haven't seen the Sixth Sense yet. I know this little boy is going to go a long, long way in his acting career, and I just hope he doesn't turn out soured like a lot of really great child actors and actresses have. It did not mention what disease Jenny got that made her real sick and die in the movie, but it was just about that time in history when AIDS was first brought to our attention. She got her illness from sleeping around and using drugs, so I reckon that must be what she had. Of course, it never said, so we don't know for sure. Tom Hanks deserved his academy award for Forrest Gump. Isn't it amazing that one of Sally Fields' first movies was playing girlfriend to Tom Hanks? Yet, she did a tremendous and wonderful role as his mother in Forrest Gump. Sally Field has got to be one of my favorite actresses. I've seen her in just about everything she has ever been in since The Flying Nun. Gary Sinise played Lt. Dan, and he made a promise to Forrest that if Forrest ever owned a shrimp boat, that Lt. Dan would come be his first mate. Well, if you've seen the movie, you know Forrest got his shrimping boat and it was the only one to survive a hurricane because he had it out in the Gulf instead of tied to the dock. Well, if you haven't seen Forrest Gump now, I hope you watch it. It is worth every minute. The music is great and all the actors are fit for their roles.
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Summary: A rare Hollywood attack on radical/liberal values
Review: A good movie that receives criticism from liberal baby-boomers who realize what a bold assault the script makes against the values they hold dear and the immoral society they helped to create in this country. Radical protesters (not necessarily those who question the wisdom of war in some cases, just the radicals), promiscuous people, atheists, and the entire counter-culture of the 60's receive a well-deserved lambasting from Forrest Gump. I salute any movie with the guts to make such a statement in the face of an ever-more radical and immoral Hollywood society.
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Summary: A truly unique masterpeice.
Review: I have seen Forrest Gump about 15 times now and I never get tired of it. It till makes me laugh, sometimes brings a tear to my eye, and Tom Hanks gives the performance of a lifetime. True classic.
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Summary: Outstanding movie!
Review: This is one of the best movies I have ever seen! Tom Hanks is a DAMN good actor and everyone else in it is great too! If you haven't seen this, MAKE SURE YOU DO, because you will NOT be disappointed!
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