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Forrest Gump Reviews

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The title character leads viewers through an accidental travelogue of American social history from the early 1960s through the present in this revisionist fable. Vietnam, desegregation, Watergate and more are presented from the perspective of Hanks' lovably slow-witted character as he finds himself embroiled in situations he .. Read more

Starring	Tom Hanks, Sam Anderson, Sally Field, Gary Sinise
Director	Robert Zemeckis
Genres	Drama

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- A slick comedy as simple-minded as its hero, worth watching for the clever manner in which it slots Gump into the same historical frame as Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. He remains a blank on which an audience can project any feelings it chooses, while the f
- 31152
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  - 7
  Life is like a box of chocolates
  
  Forrest is a purely innocent, well-meaning individual, and there can be no fault found in him. It's the rest of the world that is realistic, impure, and ... read more »
  
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  - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 26 Aug 2007 at 22:09
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  totally brilliant
  
  I wanted to see this film just so I can say I've seen it, because there was so much talk about how good it was and I wanted to see for myself, and I'm ... read more »
  
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- - cheesekake
  - 758 reviews
  - uk
  - 15 Mar 2012 at 21:24
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  FIlm of the Year (in 1994)
  
  This movie is a propper beast! Loved it, even had a 'Forrest Gump' party in honour of how super this film is.
  
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  - 06 Mar 2012 at 11:13
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  bluray rental?
  
  So where is the bluray rental? There seems to be a lot of films not available on bluray, think i won't carry on once my years up
  
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  - nath256
  - 4 reviews
  - 10 Feb 2012 at 21:53
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  One of the greatest stories I have ever enjoyed in a film
  
  One of the most beautiful storyline's I have ever had the pleasure of watching. Such a touching film. I always get tears while watching and can watch this ... read more »
  
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- - Keithgravylewis
  - 5 reviews
  - 28 Jan 2012 at 00:03
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  A must see
  
  You wont be dissapointed, a great story that keeps you intrigued throughout. Amazing acting. The movie touches so many emotions and has a big comic element in ... read more »
  
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  - 13 Jan 2012 at 00:37
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  I love you Jenny....
  
  Hadn't watched this for years and remember liking it. Thought, I'll give it a go. Awesome, great fun, great soundtrack, especially when they're in... read more »
  
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- - Uberoggy
  - 11 reviews
  - 04 Nov 2011 at 16:59
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  Warm fuzzy feeling film
  
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  I never get tired of watching this film!
  
  For a few weeks after watching Forest I am sorry to say, I do use the catch phrases like, 'run forest ... read more »
  
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- - FiFi79
  - 2 reviews
  - 16 Sep 2011 at 09:06
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  MUST SEE!
  
  How have people not given this 5 stars? An all time classic and if you havent watched this then you need to do so.
  
  Some funny moments and some which ... read more »
  
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- - Jambodj
  - 2 reviews
  - 29 Aug 2011 at 12:30
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  Note to self: 'Must visit dentist'.
  
  I know Hollywood just loves to churn out some sickly sweet shockers, but this one will just about rot your teeth with it's atrocious, syrupy sweet ... read more »
  
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- 1033340
- - Catkin
  - 10 reviews
  - London
  - 25 Aug 2011 at 06:55
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  Fantastic Film!!
  
  My all time FAVORITE film!!! LOVE IT!!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!! Great acting from all the cast but especially Tom as Forrest Gump. Well worth a watch!!!
  
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- - LoveLashes
  - 5 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 22 Aug 2011 at 21:23
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- - 56
  - 7
  Life is like a box of chocolates
  
  Forrest is a purely innocent, well-meaning individual, and there can be no fault found in him. It's the rest of the world that is realistic, impure, and ... read more »
  
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- 469442
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  - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 26 Aug 2007 at 22:09
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  Feel good?
  
  Seen it? Trust me, you cried! Or when you do, you will. Cathartic.
  
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- - younglochinvar
  - 66 reviews
  - Prestatyn
  - 18 Sep 2007 at 21:05
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  Run, I tell you, run
  
  A perfect example of [American] screenwriters and film producers producing films purely to pander to [American] audiences. The film tries to show the American ... read more »
  
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- - Susie76
  - London
  - 22 Apr 2005 at 18:53
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  A lovely movie of rare brilliance
  
  I'd forgotten how touching this movie is. Tom Hanks is absolutely amazing and shows that he is at the very top of his game - it's impossible to imagine... read more »
  
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  - Maida Vale
  - 18 Nov 2003 at 02:31
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  In my Top Ten
  
  I was so impressed I bought the DVD !
  
  Forrest's gentle innocence and vulnerability are so endearing, I love this movie, and my partner likes to ... read more »
  
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- - Robinw
  - 3 reviews
  - Ashford
  - 02 Feb 2004 at 13:17
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  Didnt press any buttons for me
  
  I found the whole premiss of the film disturbing, relying as it does on disability, and crippled individuals. I found it nauseating to watch the Film ... read more »
  
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  - Hampshire, England
  - 12 Mar 2007 at 04:33
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  Jingoistic American Crap!
  
  Terrible film and of course it won Oscars, just Americans blowing up their own rear ends.
  
  Jingoistic rubbish that shows just what is so bad when you ... read more »
  
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- - David Langley-Tayler
  - Weymouth, Dorset Englamnd
  - 27 Feb 2007 at 12:18
- - 8
  - 1
  Box of Chocolates
  
  A genuine Love it / Hate it film, Forrest Gump has been quite devisive since it's release in 1994. Charting the life of borderline idiot Gump, as he ... read more »
  
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  - Worcestershire
  - 21 Sep 2003 at 16:45
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  simply dreadful
  
  It takes great skill indeed to make such a poor film with a good cast,this is america cleaning its problems up,its everybodys fault but theres.The american ... read more »
  
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- - duke51
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  - Peterlee
  - 18 Mar 2008 at 18:34
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  I hate receiving these...
  
  I hate receiving these bonus discs as I lose a chance to see a film, please don't send me any more bonus discs. I love the film, hated the bonus material.
  
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- - a customer
  - STOWMARKET
  - 09 Sep 2004 at 18:45

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Critics' reviews
- A slick comedy as simple-minded as its hero, worth watching for the clever manner in which it slots Gump into the same historical frame as Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. He remains a blank on which an audience can project any feelings it chooses, while the f
- 31152
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- Played by Hanks with a sing-song Southern drawl and an evangelical earnestness, Gump is the quintessential simpleton,... read more on Time Out
- 44354
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...An accomplished feat of cyber-cinema....Hanks's Forrest has an unerring sincerity and charm..."
- 9388
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A strong sense of narrative coherence....Even more impressive is the use of special effects..."
- 9390
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "FORREST GUMP is a movie heartbreaker of oddball wit and startling grace..."
- 9389
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  The story of Forrest Gump, an innocent and childlike man, who found himself present for many of the most memorable events in American history from the 1950s through to the 1970s. Forrest, however, was for the most part, totally oblivious to the significance of his actions... Based on the novel by ...

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- Forrest Gump
  
  The title character leads viewers through an accidental travelogue of American social history from the early 1960s through the present in this revisionist fable. Vietnam, desegregation, Watergate and more are presented from the perspective of Hanks' lovably slow-witted character as he finds himself ...