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Tom Hanks turns in another remarkable performance, and Gary Sinise (CSI:NY) is another who puts in a good turn in front of the lens (as do many of the others).The movie combines it all, tears, laughter and the simple nature of trying to be kind which leads to rather remarkable situations. Forest Gump is so well known, and perhaps even a it overexposed, but the use of "life is like a bowl of chocalates" being so commonplace, or the long littany of shrimp dishes that people often parady (and which is now part of the food places named after the movie), it is sometimes easy to forget just how good the movie itself is.I had not seen it in quiter awhile, but picked up the DVD. And it still entertains with its humor, love stories and friendships.
The picture, editing, direction.nothing bad, from every point of view. If you haven't read the book I strongly recommend it. The movie is a five star movie, and the book is a awesome complement for it.
Forrest has no guile, is completely trusting, and his childlike wonder and limitations make him an endearing and enduring character.Be advised that there are some scenes that may prove offensive to some viewers.there is a smattering of foul language, amd there are scenes portraying drug and alcohol abuse, as well as war violence, etc.All in all, this is a great show. Tom Hanks plays Forrest Gump, a mentally challenged man who grows up in rural Alabama, and whose life spans many of the significant events of the latter half of the 20th century.Hanks plays the role to perfection as he tells his life story to strangers while sitting at a bus stop. A strong 4-star offering. You will be glad you watched. You will be caught up in this story as Forrest Gump crosses paths with celebrities, meets presidents, plays college football, fights in Vietman, is swept up in anti-war rallies, and becomes a success. When all is said and done, all Forrest really wants is to find his very best friend in the world so that they can "be just like peas and carrots" again.Hanks plays the role convincingly.
I think Gary's part in this movie, is one of his best performances, and that's sayin a lot.I love how Forrest never just gives up, like a lot of us would love to do in hard times. He's such a sweet guy who had a pretty hard life. I've always loved this movie, from the first time I saw it. He always keeps going, the best he can, and always does his best to find the best in people. A really great movie :). And at the age I first watched it, I was very picky. But Tom was great in it, as well as Gary Sinise.
It's hard to be forrest because you want to fit in to society and survive but somewhere in the process of trying to do that you start to loose parts of yourself and head down the path of Jenny. I see myself in Jenny and in Forrest. This movie speaks a lot of truth, financially, spiritually, philosophically. Man, this movie is so rich with emotions. Forrest reminds me how complicated we make life.
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