"Life is like a box of chocolate,you never know what you're gonna get"
I said while giving someone my fist for lunch because they said nick cage sucks.
Forrest Gump
The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.
Rating
4.3 (2)
Release Date
6/23/1994Runtime
142 minsOverview
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
How It Feels
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A sweeping, heartfelt journey through decades of American history told through the eyes of a man whose simple goodness and resilience move him from obscurity to unexpectedly profound influence. Watching it feels like being reminded that kindness and perseverance can matter more than anyone expects.
Mood
HopefulBittersweetWistful
Themes
LoveFriendshipComing of ageRedemptionAmbition
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Steady
Look
NaturalisticWidescreen epic
Structure
Framed flashback
Heads up
Addiction
Tom Hanks
Forrest Gump
Robin Wright
Jenny Curran
Gary Sinise
Lieutenant Dan Taylor
Sally Field
Mrs. Gump
Mykelti Williamson
Bubba Blue
Michael Conner Humphreys
Young Forrest Gump
Hanna Hall
Young Jenny Curran
Haley Joel Osment
Forrest Junior
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
School Bus Driver
Rebecca Williams
Nurse at Park Bench
Bob Penny
Crony
Harold G. Herthum
Doctor
Reviews
I thought I had seen this before. I hadn't. I guess it's just one of those movies with so many clips that you see over and over that you feel like you've seen it.
I liked most of Forrest Gump, especially the longer sections like the war and the shrimp boats. It churned through some of the other parts too fast for me to get invested. I hated the Have a Nice Day t-shirt moment. Rough road for Jenny.
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