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Summary: Truly a One-Of-A-Kind Movie!
Review: If you try to analyze the movie Forrest Gump,(is it a drama? is it a comedy? Is a statement about history, mental retardation, what?), it's almost impossible to do! It's best to just sit back and let yourself be entertained by this unique, wonderfully moving, yet at the same time, incredibly funny film! Tom Hanks plays his part so well, you really do believe he IS Forrest, Forrest Gump. As a matter of fact,it's really hard to imagine ANY ONE else playing that role! The visuals in this movie are fantastic, as is the supporting cast; (Sally Field and Gary Sinise, just to name a few). Mixed in with in an interesting journey through the events that make up Baby-Boomer generation history, Forrest Gump is a movie about friendship, love,and loyalty. But most importantly, it is a movie about a man who, though mildly retarded, has a heart of gold and who manages to make a huge impact on everyone around him - including anyone who watches the film! And now, in the words of Forrest Gump,himself, "that's all I have to say about that!"
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Summary: Inspirational!
Review: Forrest Gump is definitely one of "those" movies. You know the ones, where you're left speechless at the sheer greatness of it. Tom Hanks, undoubtedly one of the top actors worldwide, puts on a brilliant performance, with a perfectly retarded drawl (or at least I thought so). A top-class movie except for the fact that it is against my beliefs entirely! That's the reason for only four stars.
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Summary: Great Movie, but gets old
Review: Maybe I've just seen this movie too many times, but it seems very long. I love it, don't get me wrong, but it can only be bearable for so long. You end up wanting to strangle Jenny, until she gets AIDS, that is. Forrest is the only really likable character, because of his innocence. The director did a really great job of touching base on a lot of really impacting events of the 20th century. A good movie to watch if you're feeling patriotic. I really liked how they weaved Forrest into the history of the shaping of modern America. Vietnam, the "*beep* happens" bumper sticker, the smiley face logo, John Lennon, John F. Kennedy, Elvis, the hippy generation, etc. As I said, this is a really well done movie with great acting, but it seems very long.
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Summary: Forrest Gump is a magical, moving, and funny film
Review: 1994 featured the two most interesting central characters to ever grace the silver screen. They were Andy Dufresne (The Shawshank Redemption) and Forrest Gump, played respectively by Tim Robbins and Tom Hanks. Both films from which the characters originate I consider to be in the top five best movies of all time and it's the actors that makes the characters come to life that makes the films so magnificent. Forrest Gump is a drama and a comedy. It tells the tale of a mildly retarded man who becomes involved accidentally in the biggest events of the sixties, seventies, and eighties. All throughout his life since he was a child, Forrest has been in love with a girl named Jenny (Robin Wright Penn). However, she refuses him only because she loves him too much and doesn't want to hurt him. Underrated by audiences, Forrest Gump is simply an amazing film. I was surprised by how hilarious and moving it was. The film generates many big laughs that involve how Forrest initiated and inspired many events in recent history such as how he was the one who taught Elvis Presley to dance and the time he unknowingly ratted on the Plumbers of Watergate. The performances are what make this film memorable. Tom Hanks gives one of the best leading performances of the decade (and possibly of all time). Coming in almost as good is Gary Sinise as the misanthropic lieutenant whose life is changed after becoming involved with Forrest in the shrimp business. The supporting cast which consists of Wright Penn, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson, and Haley Joel Osment (of Sixth Sense fame) also deliver good performances. Forrest Gump is a great film that has to be seen to be believed. Cynics might find some problems with this film but they would just be missing the entire point. This is essentially a film about how the most innocent and kind person on Earth has a low IQ and how he views the world. His journey is simply breathtaking.
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Summary: Worst Best Picture in History!
Review: Shawshank Redemption... Need I say anything more. This film took some of the most important and emotional events of the 20th century and trivialized them. Not to mention the fact that it gives the unthinking viewer the idea that stupidity works. I'm not in favor of book or movie burning but if I could destroy every copy I would. If there is a more dangerous movie than this one I hope I never see it.
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Summary: Incredible movie
Review: This is my absolute favorite movie of all time. Each time I watch it not only do I notice something new, but it touches me in a new and more significant way. I think Forrest's life long devotion to his best friend Jenny is touching and shows what a true friend should be...he was there for her even when she pushed him away. I think that it is important for everyone to see this just for thata spect. As well, it is a an important look at modern history through music and action. I love this movie!
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Summary: Magnificent!
Review: Due to all the hype with the release of this movie, I avoided it like the plague. I was sure it would be a chick flick (hey, not all chicks like them) and didn't want to waste the time. I came across Forrest Gump while sick in bed one day and GRUDGINGLY sat through the first 15 minutes, only to find myself hooked. Tom Hanks is absoulutely amazing, making the viewer believe he is Forrest - the supporting cast (Sinise, Wright) is great. Nothing can compare to Forrest meeting his son for the first time (a soon to be VERY well known Haley Joel Osment). Needless to say, I now own this video, and I recommend it without reservations.
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Summary: Revisionist History
Review: The thing that really spoils my enjoyment of this film is the way history is re-written. Not ancient history, but history which I lived through. In real-life the anti-war protesters were venting their disapproval of what they earnestly felt was an immoral war. They took a lot of knocks from the powers that be for their troubles as well. This movie depicts them as shallow, selfish, manipulative, power-driven, and even violent people (there's irony for you!) who were "Unamerican" in every sense of the word. The odious message of this movie is that ignorance is bliss. Don't think about things and everything will work out nicely and you will be happy. Well at least you'll get rich - which in most American movies is close enough. It's enough to make a person gag. Oh, and the fact it beat Pulp Fiction and Shawshank Redemption to the best picture Oscar doesn't help either.
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Summary: Not an Oscar worthy performance
Review: In my humble opinion, Hanks did not earn his Gump Oscar performance. He probably got it just so he could be one of the actors who got back-to-back Academy Awards. The film is good, but not great. It does have an excellent soundtrack going for it, but music does not make a film(unless it's a musical!)The different phases of his life are interesting, as are the special FX. Gary Sinise puts in a great performance as Lt. Dan. The film touches on fragile subjects: Vietnam, AIDS, and treats them well.
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Summary: Forrest, Forrest Gump
Review: How could anyone not like this movie? This kind of movie is what makes going to the movies worth it. Tom Hanks - who else could have played Forrest? He WAS Forrest Gump. He deserved the Oscar. And the movie deserved its Best Picture Oscar. This movie was like a box of chocolates - it was GOOD!
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