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Summary: Tom Hanks' best performance ever
Review: This movie was one of the best movies I have ever seen. Tom Hanks did a terrific job throughout the whole movie. I laughed, got sad, and felt heart-warmed by everything in the movie. I recommend this movie to everyone who likes a good laugh and very well-done acting.
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Summary: Reviewer: Rivkah Maccaby
Review: Finally on DVD! This has to be one of the greatest films I've ever seen. Great special effects and greater acting, Tom Hanks is the best. When it was originally released, I went to see it 3 times in the theaters! There's a reason why this is going to be released as a 2 disc set, that's what the people want, it's a fantastic film that needs to be split onto 2 discs, 1 disc for the movie, another for the special features. You won't be dissapointed purchasing this DVD. I don't know what else to say about this wonderful film. That's why I was a little disturbed to read the review below mine, from someone unfortunately named: "Rivkah Maccaby." We all love the fact that we can review movies on Amazon, it's really cool to be able to give our own "2 cents" on our favorite movies. In the same respect, it's also fun to trash movies that we don't like, it doesn't matter if the movie deserves it or not, it's just fun. But, if you're going to repeatedly call a movie "stupid" in your review, at least have the brains to explain why you thought it was stupid. Give us some details, some parts of the movie you thought were bad. Rivkah Maccaby, are you also a filmmaker? Are there any movies that you have made recently? Have you ever heard of the term "I'd like to see you do better"? Can you make a better movie than "Gump"? Probably not, but if you ever make any movies, I would love to review your work so that I can make the same brainless comments as you did on the Gump DVD. The fact is that "Gump" is a brilliant movie that you should buy right now for your home movie collection. But that's just my opinion, one of over 150 reviews so far.
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Summary: One of the twenty best pictures of all time.
Review: Forrest Gump is a truely wonderful film. I remember seeing it after it won Best Picture, and even at age nine it touched me, inspired me, and made me laugh. After seeing it, I decided it was one of the best movies ever created. Now, after seven years, it still holds strong on my list of favorite movies.
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Summary: Forrest Gumpt, The Epitome of Drama
Review: The great quality about Drama is that it tends to incorporate all other genres of film (i.e. comedy, romance, action/adventure, etc). Forrest Gump does this seemlessly, drawing upon simple humor, heroic heart, romance, as well as being able to tie in many different phases of life in which we all must pass through. Phases like a first love, a first day at school, and death. Forrest Gump maintains itself as a timepiece, or marker, showing all the turbulence of he 60s and 70s through his eyes, which remain innocent even as he ages and lives through war and heart ache. That innocence is what helps draw the audience in and captures each and everyone's heart. I have yet to meet anyone with a negetive word to say about this film. If everyone carried a piece of Forrest in them, the world would bea much better place.
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Summary: Stupid Is as Robert Zemeckis Does
Review: I almost feel stupid writing the 152nd review of this movie, but I couldn't pass up the chance to lower the average rating. This movie is so stupid, that I resent Robert Zemeckis for the three hours of my life I'll never get back, and I have taken a vow never to see another of his films again. Not only do I wish I had never seen Forrest Gump, I wish there were some way I could not see it twice.This movie belongs in the section of Video World with Plan 9 from Outer Space, Robot Monster, and Sgt. Pepper. If I had nothing better to do, I'd sit here all night, voting 1 star 151 times just to lower the average even further, but really I should be in bed, and not giving any more time to this stupid, stupid movie.
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Summary: Where fantasy, reality and history meet.
Review: Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), with his pleasant ignorance and innocence (his IQ of 75), traverses the powerful events of the last 30 years of American history and culture. Forrest himself, as I interpret him, seems to be the physical embodiment of the ignorant and naive America of the 50's, in human form, happening against the fate of the next three decades that would expectedly chew up and spit out anyone in Forrest's shoes. Oddly, not only does he survive the decade's raw dealings but flourishes at most every move. Not the most sober plot but perhaps just plausible enough. The message in this movie seems to be that if we float aimlessly about as does the feather in the wind, we will will have our successes. Many of the events in Forrest's life are rather unbelievable. Becoming a U.S. ping pong pro as well as a star on the college football team, a marathon runner, a war hero, a shrimp boat Captain, plus personal historical contributions to music and politics topped with a few presidential handshakes, all add up to real life turned cartoon. And a good one at that. And that is just the assumption one has to accept in order to reap the value from this movie; the Coyote that survives dynamite blasts by the Roadrunner. (Unlike Forrest, the Coyote has a far more clearly spelled-out agenda and really puts himself at risk to fulfill those goals.) For those of us who know that triumph comes through persistence, imagination, reachable goals and strong desire, it may not be too enchanting to try and make sense of Forrest's happenstance-path of "successes." For Forrest, life seems to just "happen" to him as if he were a "victim" of good fate and fortune. (The box of chocolates?) Great experiences seem to come his way, (like a chocolate/cherry creme) mostly by the "powers that be," and not by a conscious sense of purpose, effort, creativity and clearly defined goals. (There's that word again.) So how is it that this movie would inspire? (You see, the Coyote was riled by Forrest's example!) In praise of the movie, Forrest's example shows that if we just stay out of our own way, (Do you hear that, Coyote?) great things can turn up; that, being yourself (are you listening?), going with the flow (vrrrrmm) and staying in the moment (Bang!) as things happen, is when a person is really living his/her/it's own life. Amidst the circumstances of Forrest's life is a love story in the background that brings a more personal note, making room for a good share of the movie's adequate humor and charm. (Now, that animated Coyote has this same humor charm but much more direct for obvious reasons.) An enjoyable and worthy film, if for this message alone. If you can get past some of its implausibilities you might be convinced it has this value. And by-the-way, twenty minutes before the endo of the show, the Coyote glared at me, up in a huff; left the theater...in yet another black cloud of smoke; but the Roadrunner turned to me, winked, and...MMBeeeep Beeeeep! So they don't agree... and now you see how I get caught in the middle!
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Summary: A movie you don't get to see nowdays.
Review: Forrest Gump is one of the best film of all time. Definitely the best Zemeckis's work so far and he has put so much soul and depth to this 1994 Academy Award winning Best Picture. This movie portrays the life of a slow-witted character who gets embroiled in various ridiculous situations. He was a Vietnam war hero, received a congressional medal of honour, shook hands with many US Presidents and was a successful owner of a shrimp company. We get to see many world events through the eyes of a supposedly "dumb" character. The flow and pace of the movie was perfect as we ride through various historical events like the Vietnam War, assasination of JFK and the Watergate Scandal. Tom Hanks gave an undeniably wonderful performance as Forrest and truly deserves the Oscar that he earned. Gary Sinise gave a superb performance as Lieutenant Dan in the movie. Even though he was only nominated and did not win anything, I felt he really deserves the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The scene where he pulled Forrest down from the bed and cursed him for saving his life, just simply blew me away. Sally Field is also wonderful as Forrest's mother and deserves the Oscar as well. The line "Forrest, you have to do your best what God has given you. Be brave Forrest, be brave in everything you do. Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you gonna get." really moved me and brought me tears. No movie had bring such emotion in me. Robin Wright did her role well as Forrest's love interest and complements well to Forrest's life. The actors truly brings the characters to life and I must salute Zemeckis for choosing the perfect cast. The technical aspect of the film is just excellent. The visual effects is unlike anything we have seen before. Many movies have not fully utilised the CGI effects to complement it. Nowadays, filmmakers just want to show what special effects they can do rather than what the special effects can do for the film. In Forrest Gump, visual effects are utilised to their best to create unbelievable scenes. Scenes like the flying feather, Lieutenant Dans' missing legs, Vietnam War, meeting of the president is just incredible. This is what visual effects is all about. To create impossible scenes to the big screen. Alan Silvestri's film score is one of the best scores I have ever heard. From the touching piano piece at the beginning feather scene to the uplifting tune of Forrest hugging Jenny at the Washington square scene, Alan's award-winning score truly brings the perfect mood and emotion to the film. Every aspect of this movie is simply excellent from the eye-popping special effects, film editing, wonderful score, sound, to the theme of the movie. This movie makes us realised that we all have a purpose in life and that we all have the ability to do the impossible. Forrest Gump tells us that we all should have strong principles and beliefs to succeed in life. Forrest only believes in 3 person. He believes in God, his momma and Jenny. Nothing can go past them. Just look at what Forrest has achieved. He is the President of a shrimp company, a war hero, a Ping-Pong champion, and a happy father. Forrest Gump simply tells us that we can achieve anything in life as long as we put our best effort and believe in everything that we do. Forrest Gump is no doubt one the best films I have ever seen. It changes my perception of life and makes me realised that we all have a purpose in this world. We probably won't be seeing anything like this forever. A true masterpiece.
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Summary: There will never be anything like it...
Review: I have seen a lot of movies, and among those a lot of great ones ("Almost Famous", "Face/Off", "What Dreams May Come") but I am very confident in saying that this is the greatest movie I have ever seen. There are just not words to describe its brilliance. I first saw it at the theater, when it came out. I was about 11, and it was almost too intense for me. This movie is very much like a window into real life. You get a look at pain, torment, racism, war violence, and the very essence of the human spirit. And, it's all presented in a fairly simple manner, so as not to go over anyone's head. The characters are all presented in fine form, and the acting is off the charts. Tom Hanks is one of the greatest actors of all time, up there with Robin Williams and Nicolas Cage. Gary Sinise is up there, too. I have seen this movie countless times, and it never gets old. Each viewing is like a thrilling journey, and even though you know where it's going, you can't wait to get there. You've got comedy, action, drama, this movie transcends genres. I could probably sit here and praise this movie all day, but that would still not do it justice. You have to experience it for yourself. I can't imagine that any other movie will ever come within miles of this. It is truly a masterpiece of film. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel like going for a run...
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Summary: Human fallacy
Review: You know, it is a sweet, endearing movie and yet at the same time it kicks us while we're down. It seems that all of the characters that have fallen on hard times due to the bad decisions that they make SHOULD be pitied because quite frankly, Forrest Gump NEVER should be. What am I driving at? Let's face it--this movie is not a triumph of human will over adversity. All of Gump's successes and triumphs are more about circumstance than actual effort. Case in point: Gump's shrimp outfit soars...only because every other shrimping vessel was laid waste while his ship miraculously survived. Is this something that we should applaud--Gump's triumph over the misfortune of others? Like I said, it's hard to find a story likeable about someone who doesn't know any better succeeding where other WHO DO TRY fail...and fail miserably. That's not to say that those who failed didn't deserve to. Jenny is an example of that, but for crying out loud, she was REAL in her intentions and decisions. I don't think the film deserves the same amount of success that Gump himself experiences. Hanks is a brilliant actor and this film is no exception...but if life is a box of chocolates, then this film is a 10-year old nougat left in a puddle on the road.
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Summary: Incorrectly Assumes Dumb People Are Charming
Review: That idiot on the freeway who cuts you off. The high school dropout who puts your case of beer on top of your loaf of bread when he bags your goceries. The person taking drive thru orders at McDonald's whose dimunitive mental capacity cannot decipher words containing plural syllables. Do we like having to deal with these people? I think not. So why do we pay homage to them with this ridiculous movie? My cousin Jeffrey is equally as slow-witted as Mr. Gump yet nobody would consider watching him for two and a half hours. And let's face it--people like Jeffrey and Forrest Gump are in no way inspiration for persons like John Lennon and Elvis Presley. If anything, the only inspiration they could possibly provide are for the equally moronic people who are involved with The Rosie O'Donnell show, any movie starring Julia Roberts, or any movie directed by James Cameron (including that God awful piece of garbage about the boat starring Leonardo DiCrappio). If Jeffrey were here right now I would punch his kidneys. Are any Eskimos reading this? If so, what's up you Arctic hooligans?
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