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 enlarge | Actors: Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Geoffrey Blake, Charles Boswell, Michael Burgess
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  566 reviews
Sales Rank: 287
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 141
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 097361564449
ISBN: 0792166892
UPC: 097361564449
EAN: 9780792166894
ASIN: B00003CXA2
Theatrical Release Date: 1994
Release Date: August 28, 2001
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 Inspirational! January 19, 2000
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Great Movie, but gets old January 18, 2000
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
 Forrest Gump is a magical, moving, and funny film January 13, 2000
44 out of 53 found this review helpful
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.
 Worst Best Picture in History! January 12, 2000
16 out of 70 found this review helpful
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.
Incredible movie January 12, 2000
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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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