What an incredible film. I was reluctant to watch it because I had no idea it was so long. Every minute was valuable though. The film is so beautiful and so clever, and Forrest is such an adorable character. I adored his relationships (with his Mother, Jenny, Bubba & Lieutenant Taylor).
It's hard to describe what makes the film so amazing, but the storytelling is just incredible. It's great that Forrest is the one narrating his own life story, which is actually the answer to what makes it so incredible. I loved the beginning and the iconic quote of "Life's like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.", which is somewhat arguable since most people know what chocolates they get in a selection box but everyone knows what the idiom implies so whatever
I like that Forrest is such an extraordinary character that doesn't necessarily fit in, but I love that he never changes who he is and then people inadvertently grow to love and respect him as a result. That's such an important lesson in life too; never change who you are. You may not fit in, but you can find people who will value you, and the bonus is that the people you don't fit in with might actually come round to liking you in time.
I don't really know what else to say since the film itself is the answer to why it is such a fantastic experience. I woul urge anyone who hasn't watched it to do so. I'm so glad I did. Additionally, I loved the reoccurences throughout the film. Forrest going to The White House to meet the president, the assinations being reported, the cutaways to a different person listening to the story on the bench It was just great. This film has also made me realise how amazing Tom Hanks is. He's a superb actor. Potentially one of my favourites actually.
Rating: 9/10 Favourite moment: Forrest reuniting with Jenny at the anti-war rally in Washington, D.C.
What an incredible film. I was reluctant to watch it because I had no idea it was so long. Every minute was valuable though. The film is so beautiful and so clever, and Forrest is such an adorable character. I adored his relationships (with his Mother, Jenny, Bubba & Lieutenant Taylor).
It's hard to describe what makes the film so amazing, but the storytelling is just incredible. It's great that Forrest is the one narrating his own life story, which is actually the answer to what makes it so incredible. I loved the beginning and the iconic quote of "Life's like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.", which is somewhat arguable since most people know what chocolates they get in a selection box but everyone knows what the idiom implies so whatever
I like that Forrest is such an extraordinary character that doesn't necessarily fit in, but I love that he never changes who he is and then people inadvertently grow to love and respect him as a result. That's such an important lesson in life too; never change who you are. You may not fit in, but you can find people who will value you, and the bonus is that the people you don't fit in with might actually come round to liking you in time.
I don't really know what else to say since the film itself is the answer to why it is such a fantastic experience. I woul urge anyone who hasn't watched it to do so. I'm so glad I did. Additionally, I loved the reoccurences throughout the film. Forrest going to The White House to meet the president, the assinations being reported, the cutaways to a different person listening to the story on the bench It was just great. This film has also made me realise how amazing Tom Hanks is. He's a superb actor. Potentially one of my favourites actually.
Rating: 9/10 Favourite moment: Forrest reuniting with Jenny at the anti-war rally in Washington, D.C.
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...awww, that moment when he and Jenny were reunited at the war rally was so incredubly touching and emotional....one of my favourites as well, Braden..also because it wasn't actually heard what his 'there is only one thing that I can really say about the war..' ..and ..'that's all I have to say about the war', were.....that somehow built up to the moment of him and Jenny's meeting again...also funny that the crowd couldn't hear him at all, yet were still totally silent and mesmerised by him..that's how much he captivated people.....
...awww, that moment when he and Jenny were reunited at the war rally was so incredubly touching and emotional....one of my favourites as well, Braden..also because it wasn't actually heard what his 'there is only one thing that I can really say about the war..' ..and ..'that's all I have to say about the war', were.....that somehow built up to the moment of him and Jenny's meeting again...also funny that the crowd couldn't hear him at all, yet were still totally silent and mesmerised by him..that's how much he captivated people.....
I loved it so much, Ammi. Thank you for posting that video The whole scene was so Forrest-centered that I was shocked when Jenny ran through the Reflecting Pool. It was just so lovely, and I adore that Jenny changed so many times throughout her life but Forrest (somewhat) stayed the same and she still loved him regardless of who/where she was at the time.
I loved it so much, Ammi. Thank you for posting that video The whole scene was so Forrest-centered that I was shocked when Jenny ran through the Reflecting Pool. It was just so lovely, and I adore that Jenny changed so many times throughout her life but Forrest (somewhat) stayed the same and she still loved him regardless of who/where she was at the time.
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...oh another favourite moment..(there are too, too many..)..was the ending when little Forrest got on the school bus and it was still the same driver../and he introduced himself.....
...oh another favourite moment..(there are too, too many..)..was the ending when little Forrest got on the school bus and it was still the same driver../and he introduced himself.....
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That was a great touch too. I loved the white feather floating to Forrest's feet like it did at the beginning. You're so right though. There are too many great moments throughout the film. It truly is a classic
The amount times I said "Run Forrest, run!" was quite amusing
06-06-2016, 12:03 PM
It was just great. This film has also made me realise how amazing Tom Hanks is. He's a superb actor. Potentially one of my favourites actually.
..one of my favourites as well, Braden..also because it wasn't actually heard what his 'there is only one thing that I can really say about the war..' ..and ..'that's all I have to say about the war', were..
...that somehow built up to the moment of him and Jenny's meeting again...also funny that the crowd couldn't hear him at all, yet were still totally silent and mesmerised by him..that's how much he captivated people..
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