Forrest Gump

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mandrake88Jul 2, 2019

Though the complete story is about the concept of bliss through ignorance, it gives us a clear message that we perhaps over-complicate and over-think our lives. There is too much prejudice and a fear of consequences living in us as we driftThough the complete story is about the concept of bliss through ignorance, it gives us a clear message that we perhaps over-complicate and over-think our lives. There is too much prejudice and a fear of consequences living in us as we drift through life. Forrest was maybe way to naive for my taste, but i enjoyed how the story was put together.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 20, 2021

This is a drama film, with some comedic moments and themes including innocence, kindness, racism, war and the military. The comedy present is a sort of a slapstick, sentimental style of comedy - its hard to explain but I hope that makesThis is a drama film, with some comedic moments and themes including innocence, kindness, racism, war and the military. The comedy present is a sort of a slapstick, sentimental style of comedy - its hard to explain but I hope that makes sense(?).

It is quite saccharine sweet in tone for most of the film, with a very light, jaunty piano tune played in the background while Hanks narrates Forrests memories and thoughts about his past, particularly his childhood, from quite early on. This is regarded as a classic film and as such was a film I'd wanted to see for some time. I felt it had a fairy tale quality to itself and certainly the theme of childhood innocence seemed very present for quite a while. There is something quite endearing about Gump's staunch belief in what his mother (his 'momma') told him, some of which could be hard for us to believe. He has an optimism which is admirable but there is an inevitable feeling of sadness to it as well, for the viewer, as we realise how vulnerable he is and fear what may become of him, in the various situations he finds himself in. I found the film quite engrossing - its definitely a classic case of it being an underdogs tale, although thats not to say that everything goes anywhere near smoothly for him, far from it (I won't elaborate anymore, for obvious (spoiler prevention) reasons).

Cast wise, Tom Hanks plays the main role, that of Forrest Gump. He does very well at portrating a person who is clearly mentally challenged (whatever the politically correct term is nowadays, I'm not very keen on the one that starts 'ret...'), thus somewhat baffled by fairly everyday things, situations and the like. As a character, he comes across as quite thoughtful and philosophical and I felt quite sorry for him, given the forms of abuse he had to put up with from others who belittled his issues. Hanks does well at making him seem very much someone you could admire in ways, a sort of perhaps unexpected underdog hero. He does well at portraying a look of bewilderment at times, which I felt to be quite endearing. Other cast members include Sally Field, who plays Forrest's mother, Robin Wright who plays Jenny Curran (Forrest's childhood crush), Mykelti Williamson, who plays Bubba Blue, a fellow US army recruit, Afemo Omilami who plays the rather scary drill sergeant and Gary Sinise, who plays Lieutenant Dan Taylor, among others.

The music featured in the background is pretty standard, cheesy stuff for the most part, certainly the music played in the background at times. I did feel it was better than some films in terms of keeping the background music fairly quiet, thus it not being too 'in your face' as is the case in some films. There are some rock and soul based songs (including Jimi Hendrix) played at times but overall, I didn't think music played an especially big part in the film overall.

Content wise, the film contains partial nudity and sex references, with scenes in which sex is implied but not specifically shown as such. There are scenes involving drug use, with drug taking paraphernalia. There is also some mild to moderate violence present, with war situations depicted and abuse being inferred. There are some instances of bad language, including a couple of racist terms, although nothing extremely graphic. The film is quite emotional in tone in general, with some scenes being potentially more upsetting than others. Its been given a 12 rating in the UK, to reflect this content.

I'd say this is a film which implies certain societal morals and as such it may seem a little high and mighty/forced perhaps to some cynical types - I'm not overly keen on such films in general but I did feel I appreciated this particular film. Some scenes were quite gripping, although I found myself wondering how likely it could honestly be for someone like Forrest, to have dealt with what he does. I don't feel like this is a film in which I could really criticise it for seeming far too unrealistic, as I felt myself going along with the plot regardless.

I wasn't entirely impressed with the special effects in one or two war based scenes, with explosions looking, shall we say, a little less than entirely realistic, in my eyes anyway. However, I only remember that being an issue in one or two scenes and it hardly ruined the film for me. I'd happily recommend this film.… Expand

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vlasamaAug 10, 2021

Story, actors, music, efects and soundtrack are fantastic. I saw this movie a few times and always i like it.

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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021

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razermixOct 15, 2022

Хороший фильм, актёрская игра хорошая ,сюжет немного необычный, повествование тоже, химия персонажей тоже на уровне

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nikos3194Jul 24, 2023

A heartwarming and inspiring film that features an amazing performance by Tom Hanks, who brings the character of Forrest to life with humor and emotion. The film also has a great soundtrack, beautiful cinematography, and a touching story ofA heartwarming and inspiring film that features an amazing performance by Tom Hanks, who brings the character of Forrest to life with humor and emotion. The film also has a great soundtrack, beautiful cinematography, and a touching story of love and friendship. Forrest Gump is a film that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer. It is a film that everyone should watch at least once.… Expand

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ERG1008Aug 24, 2010

Weird bloke at a bus stop relays his story to other people waiting by a series of flashbacks.
Very tongue-in-cheek piss take of American history & goes for the sentimental jugular throughout the film.
Tom Hanks & Robin Wright are good & theWeird bloke at a bus stop relays his story to other people waiting by a series of flashbacks.
Very tongue-in-cheek piss take of American history & goes for the sentimental jugular throughout the film.
Tom Hanks & Robin Wright are good & the soundtrack is decent despite being a bit obvious.
Also seems like Gump has a bit of curse with him as most people he meets tend to die!
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Voodoo123Jun 19, 2018

This film has excellent pacing which which, when combined with its cutting edge visual effects, make it feel like a film years ahead of its time. The story follows a fictional character who in spite his learning difficulties makesThis film has excellent pacing which which, when combined with its cutting edge visual effects, make it feel like a film years ahead of its time. The story follows a fictional character who in spite his learning difficulties makes significant impressions throughout a zemekis-i-fied version of some 40 years of american history (much like the 'new sound' scene from 1955 back to the future prom night x 100). The casting is excellent with standout performances from hanks, sinese, wright, williamson and the many excellent supporting roles. The soundtrack is exceptional. This really does stand the test of time!… Expand

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Bob_LoblawApr 26, 2014

This is a good film that is unbelievably overrated. Gets a 7 for Tom Hanks' performance and the one admittedly hilarious scene where Bubba and Forrest are asked whether they are twins. The rest of the film is cartoonish, pretentious andThis is a good film that is unbelievably overrated. Gets a 7 for Tom Hanks' performance and the one admittedly hilarious scene where Bubba and Forrest are asked whether they are twins. The rest of the film is cartoonish, pretentious and overly-sentimental bull****. How this beat the Shawshank Redemption, or even worse Pulp Fiction, arguably the best movies of the 90s is beyond me.… Expand

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ZerpnosMar 5, 2017

İnsanların öve öve bitiremediği film. Nedense bende o kadar etki uyandırmadı ve fazla duygu hissettiremedi. İzlerken sıkılmadığım fakat fazla etki bırakmayan bir film olarak bu puanı yeterli buluyorum.

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dkg822Aug 5, 2015

‘Forrest Gump’ is a strange movie as the movie itself underwhelmed me, however, the performance of Tom Hanks as the protagonist ‘Forrest Gump’ overwhelmed me. Seriously hyped and known to be one of the finest movies ever made, ‘Forrest Gump’‘Forrest Gump’ is a strange movie as the movie itself underwhelmed me, however, the performance of Tom Hanks as the protagonist ‘Forrest Gump’ overwhelmed me. Seriously hyped and known to be one of the finest movies ever made, ‘Forrest Gump’ certainly failed to create that big an impact on me. I felt that the movie, at best, was a sentimental fantasy of a very likable protagonist. The movie was far from perfect for me. The major flaw for me was that it was the movie was largely predictable and over sentimental at times. Some of the dialogue was so predictable that I cringed every time I got to hear it. Some of the moments in the movie are supposed to be ‘magical’ and direction makes sure they really do seem over dramatic which also kind of bothered me. As likable as the protagonist was, at times, ‘Gump’ himself felt rather invincible which made me worry a little less about him as a character. The other problem with the movie was that it was way too long and disengaged during several parts of it run time. This is also because at times the movie seemed a bit repetitive. Barring these problems, the movie works because of its performance ‘Tom Hanks’ that stands over the movie’s flaws and the movies occasional moments of genuine emotion shared between Hank’s and Wright’s character. In fact, the movie, for me, would have benefitted way more if it had focused more on the love story between its 2 central characters and focused more on Gump’s relationship with his mother. However, I still was amused by the occasional eccentric and funny dialogue delivered to perfection by Hanks and him chemistry with his mom and love. ‘Field’ as ‘Mrs. Gump’ is endearing and loving in a limited role and shares great moments with ‘Forrest Gump’. ‘Sinise’ is good and makes an impact as ‘Dan’ but his relationship with ‘Gump’ did not strike me emotionally too much. He did, however, add the occasional humor and I did sympathize with his condition at times. ‘Wright’ is perfectly cast as ‘Jenny’ and evokes all types of emotions perfectly. I felt bad for her, hated her at times, did not understand her and ultimately adored her because she made a rather weak character very strong through her acting. Ultimately, however, it is ‘Tom Hanks’ as ‘Forrest Gump’ who actually kept me invested in the movie throughout. I felt that it was one of the best performances I have seen by any actor in a long time and one that really rose above all the flaws of the movie and really overwhelmed me. ‘Hank’ perfectly plays ‘Gump’ in a way that he absolutely becomes the character and truly deserved the Oscar for it.
Overall, ‘Forrest Gump’ is ‘Tom Hank’s’ triumph as an actor because he truly keeps an ordinary film going. I was clearly underwhelmed by the movie because of its duration, over sentimentality and predictability, however, would still recommend it for its magnificent performances and genuine likability.… Expand

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motionpaintingsNov 20, 2020

you can tell that the film is targeting the big box office but this doesn't detract from the magic. Forrest Gump is so lovable that one moves through the whole film to watch his life path and sometimes has to smile. but the film also aims atyou can tell that the film is targeting the big box office but this doesn't detract from the magic. Forrest Gump is so lovable that one moves through the whole film to watch his life path and sometimes has to smile. but the film also aims at more serious tones like the vietnam war and death in general.… Expand

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geewahDec 15, 2020

Has it's moments but this is one seriously overrated movie.
It gets cornier and more preposterous the longer it goes and really didn't deserve it's oscar, particularly up against Pulp Fiction.

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ScraperDec 25, 2011

Wouldn't it have been better if Forrest had been shot to death in Vietnam? Too many good things happen to this righteous character. For those of us cynical and in need of any intensity, it's too hard on the brain to see this nitwit who youWouldn't it have been better if Forrest had been shot to death in Vietnam? Too many good things happen to this righteous character. For those of us cynical and in need of any intensity, it's too hard on the brain to see this nitwit who you know nothing bad is going to happen to him, just the way more interesting characters around him.… Expand

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SEROJJun 2, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is really meaningful! It has all the american history of 20th century in it! For me it was more comedy. But trust me, "Forrest Gump" could be a lot better! Why that girl broke up with him 4 times? Why during his speech about the war in Vietnam, some guy plugged out the cables? I thought he realized something and was going to say a great speech, when he turned around after he ran million miles! And my biggest question is why this movie has won 6 oscars? I think it's a good movie, but i really believe it's overrated and if you're wondering to watch it or not, let me warn you. This movie is philosophical! "Forrest Gump" is really smart movie, but my personal score is 5/10, because i wasn't impressed from what i saw.… Expand

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YorkManMay 19, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ah, a look back over 30 years of American history through the eyes of a somewhat retarded individual is so overtly romanticised and with so much 'apple pie' about it, that I've never understood why it's regarded as some kind of masterpiece.

The entire movie is just one unbelievable set-piece followed by another, as we watch young Forrest grow into adulthood, attend college, fight in Vietnam, become a world class ping-pong player, create THE dominant shrimp catching business in the US, become an international news story (in of himself) as he spends 3 years running back and forth across America, before he finally gets to marry the love of his life.... Before she dies of AIDS and dumps her kid (Forrest's son, who she kept away from him right up until she knew she was dying) in his lap and just expects him to carry on his life.

Therein lies the film's biggest problems.... For all that is good, in how it uses Forrest's life experiences to form a narrative that includes a large number of important cultural moments in American history through the early 1950's to the early 1980's, there is a something fundamentally bad.
In order for the film to work you have to believe that Forrest can merrily walk through life, getting involved in all the major incidents around him, and not query how on Earth it would ever happen.
I just couldn't do that, so watched the film more as a parody, than a drama.

The other fundamental problem with the film and, as an audience, one we just have to accept.... Is that Forrest is in love with a woman who is incredibly self-centred and borderline sociopathic. All the way through the film she just treats Forrest like crap, and although she eventually gets her own comeuppance (dying of AIDS in her late 30's) it doesn't make up for everything she did to Forrest.... Plus, as mentioned, her dying act is to foist a small child on him, a child that will remind him every day about the woman he lost (well, never really had.... But whom he loved!!)

The only good part of the film is the soundtrack... It is crammed with excellent songs from the 50's through to the early 80's, the 'Vietnam' era part having (obviously) the best.

I suspect my aversion to the movie could well be because I'm English, so I'm a spectator watching the game, rather than someone living in America who might latch onto the sentimentality a little more easily!

Ultimately this is a film which has good intentions, but is so utterly unbelievable that I couldn't get involved on any level.… Expand

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J-ShapAug 25, 2011

A thought crossed my mind many years after viewing this picture: Forrest Gump cannot succeed as a sentimental message picture, because it's message is irresponsible. It is a message of ignorance through bliss, the idea that life would beA thought crossed my mind many years after viewing this picture: Forrest Gump cannot succeed as a sentimental message picture, because it's message is irresponsible. It is a message of ignorance through bliss, the idea that life would be inherently easier without our pesky brains and ideas. Hanks plays his role as best he could, but the film mistakes a remarkably sad existence for a happy one.… Expand

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MattC.Oct 6, 2005

Can it be more overrated? Hanks lays up his performance as a dolt. When will people learn that playing a simpleton or disabled person is not always cause for accolades?

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AmyB.Sep 15, 2007

I have now seen the majority of this movie 4 times. The first time was in the movie theater. I absolutely hated it - as did my date. HURRAY!!! The second time a liked it a little bit better, but the third and fourth time I went back to my I have now seen the majority of this movie 4 times. The first time was in the movie theater. I absolutely hated it - as did my date. HURRAY!!! The second time a liked it a little bit better, but the third and fourth time I went back to my thoughts. It is the predecessor for so many movies that take aim at certain things I think should be left alone. Sure, I'm old fashioned. But proud of it.… Expand

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NotTheoMillerSep 11, 2020

After watching this movie, I am convinced that Tom Hanks’ favorite color is mediocre. No human being gets that lucky for being stupid.

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JLeighJun 25, 2015

A vile, offensive, lazy shambles of a film that is so saccharine its a wonder watching it doesn't give you diabetes. Please don't watch it if you haven't.

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khamos13Jan 2, 2022

how this film has so many positive reviews is beyond me. It insults viewers intelligence.

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PzolskyDec 23, 2022

The plot is the dumbest thing after this being the dumbest idea for a film ever. Only America could produce this.

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MaxO.May 30, 2007

One of the worst films I have ever seen. Pretentious, melodramatic, overly-sentimental, and manipulative. An obvious Oscar/credibility bid. It makes me weep that so many people have fallen for it.

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MattF.May 21, 2008

This was an awful, ignorant, simpleminded movie. Tom Hanks delivered his least nuanced and one-note performance to date, and he won the Oscar! What a disgrace. This is a terrible film whose message is to conform; black panthers and hippies This was an awful, ignorant, simpleminded movie. Tom Hanks delivered his least nuanced and one-note performance to date, and he won the Oscar! What a disgrace. This is a terrible film whose message is to conform; black panthers and hippies are evil. I hate this corny film.… Expand

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thewisekingFeb 6, 2006

perhaps the worst film ever made. never before in the history of cinema has anything this mawkish, pretentious stupid, and manipulative ever been foisted upon us. there is not one single thing in this film which isn't false. it is so perhaps the worst film ever made. never before in the history of cinema has anything this mawkish, pretentious stupid, and manipulative ever been foisted upon us. there is not one single thing in this film which isn't false. it is so outrageously derivative and obviously manipulative that i honestly was hoping, praying, that they were kidding. alas, they were not. this should be preserved, and shown in film schools as an example of "movie making by committee" and as an indictment of the boomer generation and how they destroyed american film.… Expand

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oscarrMar 12, 2012

I hate this movie with all my life.

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faustoabNov 5, 2013

The worst film ever made. How could it be consider better then "The Shawshank Redemption" No sense at all. How could it be better then Pulp Fiction No, not at all. I prefer "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" then "Forest Dumb"!

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drecool95Jan 26, 2022

One of the most obscenely overrated movies ever made. The whole thing is so cloying and heavy-handed that I seriously had trouble not turning it off halfway through. Trying very hard to say something but without anything interesting to say.One of the most obscenely overrated movies ever made. The whole thing is so cloying and heavy-handed that I seriously had trouble not turning it off halfway through. Trying very hard to say something but without anything interesting to say. It gets worse with age too, and in 50 years will (hopefully) be completely forgotten.… Expand

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jedwardsAug 30, 2015

This overly sentimental film has often been regarded as one of the finest in cinema history, which it is anything but. This is a badly acted,y written and executed film, that downplays American counter culture events in favour of a dim wittedThis overly sentimental film has often been regarded as one of the finest in cinema history, which it is anything but. This is a badly acted,y written and executed film, that downplays American counter culture events in favour of a dim witted story. The film is patronising to the audience and characters alike, with laughable quotes like "stupid is as stupid does." This is a very poor film, and easily one of the worst best picture winners to date.… Expand

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