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A marvel of a movie; American history seen and lived by a man whose IQ is 75. Tom Hanks is very good - somewhat dumber than his performance in "So Big". With Robin Wright of "The Princess Bride" and Gary Sinese, one of the founders of Steppenwolf, a major theatre company in Chicago, who is very, very good. Much funnier than I had expected. Moments of true hilarity. A lot of symbolism going on here, I think, with Gump representing the way American used to be and should be again, and Jenny and Lt.Dang being the wrong roads and side tracks of Viet Nam and the drug culture. Music track was terrific as was the filming. Some great shots. And at Jenny's grove when Forrest is talking about destiny and feathers in the wind - which are we? A little of both? I was intensely disturbed, however, by our technological ability to interface with past history and physically alter the film and voices of past personages. I think this ominous. And people who are dead are saying and doing things they never did in reality, not on the printed page or with some actor. Most importantly, being used without their consent. But the movie seems full of hope for America. I hope it's right. In these times, it would seem not.

America's most over rated actor in America's most absurd fantasy.
An absurd movie. Forrest would have been eaten alive in any neighborhood in America by swindlers or exploiters.

People love the fantasy of a good simpleton getting along on his goodness but it ain't going to happen.

There are a lot of fantasy fulfillment movies like this. ET. Close Encounters.

People frequently are not aware that having their fantasy fulfilled does not necessarily make a good movie. They are so delighted to have see their fantasy come true they think that makes it a good movie. It's sort of like having someone around you who curries your favor by agreeing with everything you say. At first it might feel good but eventually you know the person is lying. In fact you can't believe anything they say because they agree with everything you say. Then they become annoying or even pathetic or sickening. Sort of like this film.

In this case what they want is to curry your favor so they get a chunk of your money not your friendship. In other words they'll pander to you, give you what you want for money even if it's an absurd story.

As for Hanks, ask yourself this: Is it his character you love or is it that he's tackled a difficult acting job and done it well? Is it hard to play a moron? Is it challenging to the audience? Has he challenged you? Or do you just like the characters he plays? Has Tom EVER challenged you to THINK about a character? Has he ever gotten you to like an unlikeable character or dislike a seemingly likeable charater?

He's too smart for that. You make money in Hollywood because people like you not because you do what's right. You kiss up. Kiss up to producers. Kiss up to audiences. Kiss up to Opra. Kiss up to Leno. Get famous because people like your charaters. Don't challenge anyone's preconceived notions.


Tom Hanks is Forrest Gump
What can I say? It's FORREST GUMP and TOM HANKS.

Brief Overview

Tom Hanks is amazing as a lovable dim witted guy who didn't have a chance to amount to anything (his back was as crooked as a question mark, five measely points below normal). But his good heart and simple understanding of things helps him live a life we all envy.



Why We like the Story

We root for him because of his good heart and the way he treats people and love that he unwittingly becomes a college football star, medal of honor soilder in the Army, shrimping boat millionaire, Macintosh stock holder etc. Gump is present at so many historical events that it keeps our interest and the fact that Gump witnesses all these events and has no clue about the significance of these events makes it amusing and endearing.



Quotes

There are so many great quotes from this movie "Life is like a box of chocolates" "Stupid is as stupid does" "But Leitentent Dan, you ain't got no legs" "Sorry I ruined your Black Panther Party" "I gotta pee" ..... etc. etc. they are endless.

O yea and the classic "RUN FORREST, RUN".


Tom Hanks's Acting

The amazing scene where Gump finds out that he has a child, lil Forrest and he gasps "Is he...." and can't say the word smart because he knows what life the kid will have if he is slow like his dad, how people will treat him and how lonely and inadequte the child would feel. Its an amazing scene and you feel the humanity of Forrest Gump.

He is an amazing actor. His performance here makes slow forrest a human to us. We don't spend the movie seeing him as a sad retarded guy. We see him as a person, who has something to overcome. He is lovable but a real character. Forrest is not reduced to a typical "retarded guy with not personality". Many "retarded" people are depicted in movies as simple, who laugh at simple things and have no depth. But Forrest is a real character with depth that Tom Hanks masters. Oscar is greatly deserved with this movie!

THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR DVD COLLECTIONS OR PEOPLE YOU JUST BUY A FEW MOVIES. ITS THE MOVIES YOU THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE!!!

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