FIRST TIME WATCHING Forrest Gump (1994) Movie Reaction

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Жыл бұрын

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@roycevannorman6632 Жыл бұрын

Gary Sinise (Lt. Dan) after this movie became very involved with helping disabled veterans, which he still does to this day.

@loupgarou-dj3tm Жыл бұрын

He does charity shows with his band, The Lieutenant Dan Band, among a lot of other good things.

@callmeshaggy5166 Жыл бұрын

This is a perfect case of Tropic Thunder's "I don't read the script, script reads me"

@callmeshaggy5166 Жыл бұрын

Also it seems to go extremely overlooked that by the end Lt. Dan is engaged to presumably a Vietnamese woman, completing his redemption of accepting peace & life over war & death, beyond just getting new legs and thanking Forrest.

@willielarimer7170 Жыл бұрын

@Call me Shaggy you are so right, Lieutenant Dan's was saved twice by Forrest, once in Vietnam, then saved him from his self destructive behavior by being a friend and getting him on his boat

@stevejoshua9536 Жыл бұрын

@@callmeshaggy5166 The fact that the woman Lt Dan married happened to be an Asian had nothing to do with anything, especially since Lt Dan had no need of, nor did he seek, any such redemption for his honorable role as a soldier. Lt Dan simply did what his country called him to do, and he performed his job with distinction & with honor, and to imply anything else would disparage all of our brave veterans.

@PowerDiva Жыл бұрын

That moment at the end when Forrest asks is he smart... it's so important, not just because it's such a sad emotional reaction for us to hear it. But it's also the first time we see Forrest acknowledge that he is slow. The entire movie Forrest's simple mind just takes things as they come and we kind of assume that he doesn't know how he is... in that moment when he asks Jenny about little Forrest, we realize he does. He's known all his life, he has just made a conscious choice not to let it weigh him down. I think that moment speaks volumes about his character.

@mckrackin5324 Жыл бұрын

The first time in his life he'd seen his IQ as a disability but only because he was terrified he'd passed it on. But yeah, he had always known.

@fullmoonprepping4024 Жыл бұрын

Well he acknowleged it after he asked Jenny to marry him. He said he is not a smart man but he knows what love is. That was almost as powerful as that line about Forrest Jr.

@johnLennon255 Жыл бұрын

The entire movie he was called dumb, I think he knew

@noxteryn Жыл бұрын

It's not the first acknowledgement, though. The first one happens in the scene with the prostitutes, where Forrest says "Dan didn't like to be called a cripple, just like I didn't like to be called stupid". Dan IS physically disabled. Through this comparison, Forrest is shown to understand that he DOES have a cognitive disability, which is why being called stupid hurts him so much. For me, the interesting part about the scene you're talking about is that Forrest was smart enough to understand that his condition could be hereditary.

@mckrackin5324 Жыл бұрын

@@noxteryn The narration happens decades after the story though. I don't like to be called stupid. That doesn't mean I'm acknowledging my lack of intelligence as a disability. Yes, he always knew he wasn't as smart as most people but he never saw it as a disability until the moment he thought he might have passed it on to another person.

@Mantis_Toboggan_MD. Жыл бұрын

When Jenny says to Forrest that "You don't even know what love is Forrest" it's actually Jenny who never knew what love was. The first man in her life who was supposed to love her (her father) beat/molested her and that childhood trauma then defined her relationship with men and that is what she associated with what "love" was

@ljbimoore Жыл бұрын

100% agree.

@znk0r Жыл бұрын

That's why her repeated advice to Forest and solution to everything was "RUN"

@willielarimer7170 Жыл бұрын

I remember Forrests reply to Jenny, I may not be a smart man, but I do know what love is

@zacharythomasrobertson8471 Жыл бұрын

Correct, until the end when she's on her deathbed and realizes the love she'd overlooked. That's why her final words in the movie are "I love you." Very tragic, but at least she found it in time to share some moments of happiness.

@funkyjbass7762 Жыл бұрын

Yes, she has a powerful arc in this movie. probably the most of any character. Think of that now, Jenny and Lt. Dan have the most complete character arcs, where Forrest himself actually doesn't. Happy to be explained to why I am wrong, but his character is pretty much a constant so that Jenny and Dan could go through the tribulations they do and come out of it better developed.

@tylerpaschall4363 Жыл бұрын

As an American Southerner, I can say that the most historically accurate part of this movie is that we will sit next to a complete stranger and tell our life story. Seriously, I've done it to two people this month and it's happened to me about five. That's just part of being in the south

@shouryu Жыл бұрын

I have to choke back tears, too, whenever Forrest asks, "Is he smart, or is he like me?" I could watch this movie 100 times, and it's always a gut punch when he says that. I think most of us growing up in the 90s, seeing this movie, assumed that Jenny had contracted HIV; wouldn't find out until later that it was actually Hepatitis C, which, similarly to HIV, could be contracted through needle sharing.

@SPPTA Жыл бұрын

Every time

@willielarimer7170 Жыл бұрын

The other scene that will tear my heart out, is when Forrest is at Jenny's grave telling her how much he misses her and how proud he is of little Forrest, just writing this and thinking about it chokes me up

@msdarby515 Жыл бұрын

And... when he says, "I miss you, Jenny." I still have that lump in my throat.

@mckrackin5324 Жыл бұрын

Actually, a script was leaked of the sequel that never happened. It was HIV and the next movie was to be about Forest Jr being born HIV positive and having to deal with that in his young adult years. I'm really glad the movie never happened. I feel it would have ruined this masterpiece.

@singingwolf3929 Жыл бұрын

"Choke back" hell, I just let them fall.

@iwatchyoutube6539 Жыл бұрын

25:56 "Sometimes, I guess there just aren't enough rocks." Most powerful line in the film to me.

@ImPhenom Жыл бұрын

I agree, most people overlook that line but it is so powerful

@RonniePickaring Жыл бұрын

Powerful line. The bit that always gets me is when he asks if his kid is smart or like him. Beautiful powerful hard hitting film that hits you in the feels.

@campagnollo Жыл бұрын

You got to give credit how Tom Hanks narrates about Jenny’s dad. He makes it so innocent and well intended, yet the creep factor skyrockets.

@davidward9737 Жыл бұрын

I give it to the screenwriters writing it that way. But I do give it to Hanks on his delivery as a actor

@LeviBulger Жыл бұрын

You mean the writing, but yeah Tom Hanks did a great job being completely oblivious to the context of situations

@intodaysepisode... Жыл бұрын

I LOVE how his mother empowers him the entire movie! She knew this world was ugly and she made sure to fill him with love ❤

@sisterdebmac Жыл бұрын

Even if Forrest has a "low" I.Q. by the book, he has incredibly high emotional intelligence. And he's a savant at most anything he tries because he takes direction well, and he doesn't quit. The only thing he really lacks is guile. You said it yourself, he is pure (of heart).

@rickardroach9075 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being one of the few reactors (sadly) _not_ hating on Jenny. You are so sweet!

@ryanberman5314 Жыл бұрын

I think most people hate jenny until their second or third watch. It's kinda hard to understand unless you been through trauma yourself

@mastixencounter Жыл бұрын

@@ryanberman5314 its not hard to understand at all

@randall-king 10 ай бұрын

@@mastixencounter⁠I agree. I was around 18 when the movie came out, and I got it. What we have today are more and more people who lack charity for others. Despite what they spew forth about “tolerance”, our society is less tolerant of flaws in others and is very quick to condemn.

@hmp01 10 күн бұрын

@@randall-king how does that excuse her from saying to forest "you don't know what love is"? or running away from him not once. we didn't see her run away from those other dudes and everyone in life experienced some sort of a trauma jenny sucks even after 20th watch. didn't tell him about his son for years

@randall-king 9 күн бұрын

@@hmp01 what excuses it is charity. Same as any of your sins or my sins. “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” (I Peter 4:8)

@NeckCS2 Жыл бұрын

The single best delivered line in all of film history in my opinion, and it isn't even a full sentence, is when Forrest meets his son and says, "Is he smart or is he-". The way Tom Hanks delivers that line carries SO MUCH WEIGHT and it crushes me every single time. That was Forrest's first thought after getting over the awe of his son's beauty was whether or not he is seen as smart or stupid. Hanks starts to tear up while he says it, the sigh of relief after hearing he IS smart because he knows his son isn't gonna have to go through what he went through his whole life. It's phenomenal.

@MikeBronson515 Жыл бұрын

People always misunderstand the Lt. Dan scene on the hospital floor. The response is always “you’re alive…you should be grateful) He just lost entire whole platoon. Men he was responsible for. It weighs heavy

@rickstanford2180 Жыл бұрын

This movie has a special meaning for people my age (76). I live through all of those historical events. I entered the University of Alabama the year after George Wallace stood in the school house door and I saw that young lady on campus. I am a Vietnam veterans so I lived that as well. I grew up with Elvis Presley, I was in high school when Kennedy was assassinated. The movie was entertaining for all ages, but for those of us who lived it, it was more than just a movie.

@blastingweevil2968 Жыл бұрын

the best thing about the movie was how they managed to insert tom hank's character into all the historic tv coverage and events from the past, some really good writing and even better acting make this still today a great film to watch.

@gk5891 Жыл бұрын

Everyone has their own taste, but this is on my 100 best films list. I appreciate your attitude about Jenny, so many people really dislike her instead of hurting for her pain and the way it is destroying her life.

@nathan8590 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Jenny is a tragic and sympathetic character. I cry for her every time I watch this movie. When she runs into the field and asks Forrest to pray with her, it's heartbreaking.

@PedroCastillo_1980 Жыл бұрын

Forrest Gump won an Oscar for best picture and best actor by Tom Hanks. The line "Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates....You never know you're gonna get" was included in the list of the American Film Institute (AFI) 100 Years....100 Movie Quotes. I saw this film in theaters with my grandma in that year 1994 when I was 14 years old and now in my 42 I still love this masterpiece. Thank you Evie great reaction excellent😊😊👍👍

@nsasupporter7557 Жыл бұрын

One of the best movies ever, I quote it daily. I could watch it everyday and not get sick of it

@davidward9737 Жыл бұрын

Ah you were born in 1980. I saw this movie when I was 14 in 94 as well. You hit the nail.

@nsasupporter7557 Жыл бұрын

@@davidward9737 94 was a use year for movies

@PedroCastillo_1980 Жыл бұрын

@@davidward9737 Yes bro I was born in 1980 the time that betamax tapes rules the world

@dr.burtgummerfan439 Жыл бұрын

"I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is" "He was gonna be a shrimp boat captain, but instead he died right there by that river in Vietnam", "Momma had got the cancer and died on a Tuesday", "Is he smart or is he..." Forrest's lines aren't deep, or poetic. But Tom Hanks delivers them so perfectly that they grab your heart.

@glenncabacungan9269 Жыл бұрын

That nice young man who taught Forrest how to dance has just been reunited with his daughter.

@msdarby515 Жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭 I wasn't ready for that punch!

@chrisskaw1597 Ай бұрын

No other actor could have portrayed Forrest Gump half as well as Tom Hanks. He is, and always has been, an amazingly gifted actor with an innate ability to connect to people.

@damon6126 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your reaction but I think I enjoyed your final thoughts on the movie even more. Thank you for this great reaction. I loved that you caught on to some of the "big events" in American history recognizing things that other reactors (especially younger folks) don't catch. I laughed and dabbed at a few tears right along with you. I can't wait for your next video. All my best to you.

@chrisg9196 Жыл бұрын

I like how the plot rolls out in the opposite arrangement of a theme paper. In a theme paper, you state you thesis and prove it in the body of the text. In this movie, the proofs of the theme are given from start to finish, then the theme is given when Forest is at Jenny's grave sight. The entire movie is summarized with Forest's rhetorical Q and A with Jenny. Forest wondered if Momma or Lt. Dan was correct: do we all have a destiny or are we floating around on a breeze? Forest concludes, "I think it's both...happening at the same time." Then you can recall all the events in Forest's life are an mix of divine intervention and free-will choices by Forest. Beautifully poetic.

@msdarby515 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully stated.

@MrWillsonx Жыл бұрын

25:50 exactly FINALLY a reactor who doesnt just hate on Jenny.

@vincentkrommenhoek7431 Жыл бұрын

Damn right. It allways irritates me if somebody doesn't understand Jenny's childhood and how damaging this is for most of her life.

@TfuckyoutubeC Жыл бұрын

@@vincentkrommenhoek7431 i mean... having a messed up childhood doesn't give you a pass to be one of the worst villains of all time... she spends the whole movie being a whore, getting abused, doing drugs, contracts AIDs, THEN sleeps with forrest, probably gives him AIDs, has his kid who definitely has AIDs, then we're like, supposed to forgive her because she's like "hey forrest now that you have a fortune in apple stock and your own corporation and you've become a hero etc etc, yeah i guess i'll marry you and die so you can raise our son"... and why didn't she call him sooner? she calls him when the kid is like 9 years old right before she's about to die! she couldn't stand to be forrest's wife through the pregnancy or the birth or the first decade, but if she's a few weeks from death, i guess that's when she's willing to be with forrest. the reason why everyone hates on jenny is because she deserves to be hated, objectively. off screen a couple years later you just have to assume forrest and forrest jr are dead from AIDs directly from jenny's actions because they didn't realize what AIDs even was back then, a death sentence (there's treatments now, but nah, when this came out when i got a little older i was like, wtf? that's called manslaughter in my state) can someone tell me why jenny as a character deserves any kind of forgiveness or leniency from the audience for all her terrible, selfish choices that last all the way to the point of weeks/months before her death in her 30's? a lifetime of selfish, destructive decisions and we're supposed to be like, "oh but it's okay because she's a woman and she was molested when she was a girl so she gets to be the absolute devil" lol.

@mikebrown7799 Жыл бұрын

In the book sequel to Forrest Gump it is revealed that Jenny died from Hepatitis C, which does make sense as it is most likely contracted by dirty needle use and drugs. Nice catch with the Watergate break in. Many reactors aren't familar with that and don't catch it. Great to see you doing another film!🎬👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@Steelburgh Жыл бұрын

I always assumed HIV but that also makes sense.

@PhilBagels Жыл бұрын

But she said the doctors didn't know what it was. Wasn't hepatitis C already well-known? AIDS was the mystery at the time.

@mikebrown7799 Жыл бұрын

@@PhilBagels In the mid 70's doctors began experimenting with a mysterious virus. It wasn't until 1988, this virus was named "Hepatitis C".

@barryscott8041 Жыл бұрын

The shooting of George Wallace is another one that gets missed....I remember it. He was running for President, as Forrest said

@rockerma1987 8 ай бұрын

In the movie, more probable is HIV/AIDS, cause of timeline and she died from it... Hepatitis C is not thad deadly that fast.

@daz_n Жыл бұрын

You showed such wonderful empathy for Jenny and what she had been through. The story told from her perspective would make a for an incredible tragedy.

@XwolfXXangelX Жыл бұрын

👍You get it.. why Jenny the way she is. Not many reactors didn't and hated her.

@diwe9984 Жыл бұрын

For me, after all these years, still one of the, if not the most impressive film, for me personally!

@MrfuckinBeilke Жыл бұрын

"...She didn't have to work at anyone's kitchen no more" makes me cry ever time.

@Metzwerg74 Жыл бұрын

as she fell down... my first thought was.. and now she´s done for.... i thought heart attack or such... i was so happy to see, that i got it wrong that moment...

@mrshimmy1999 Жыл бұрын

After so many years I have finally come to appreciate the scenes with Forrest impacting history. It shows that you don't have to be smart or to do great things to impact history.

@bonniehendel2291 Жыл бұрын

Stay in the flow of life, in the moment, following your excitement and your life will roll out in front of you. Forrest is a zen master.

@neil2444 Жыл бұрын

I agree with your analysis of the film. I think the point of the film was to show Jenny, despite being smart, made all the wrong choices while Forrest Gump, despite being "stupid", made all the right ones. Decisions in life aren't complicated when you have your priorities straight, nor should they be. On an unrelated note, what this film does really well is interweave drama scenes with comedy scenes. It ultimately serves to endear you to the protagonist all the more.

@xtinkerbellax3 Жыл бұрын

It's more complicated than making the right choices or priorities, Jenny's choices were trauma driven.

@merchillio Жыл бұрын

Jenny was running away from life, Lt Dan fought against life. Forrest did like the feather and went wherever life took him.

@janabraam7963 Жыл бұрын

This movie has so many historical references that you may not get because you are so young. When Jenny was a hippie, Forrest punched her boyfriend, who was a member of the Black Panther Party, which was a controversial group back in the day. Plus Forrest, a soldier speaking at a freedom rally is why the army officers unplugged the microphones. It was a time of mixed emotions & actions back in those days. Jenny had either Hep C or HIV, which became prevalent in that time period & they had no name for it or a cure. I agree with you about the storytelling. It made me feel like I was sitting on that bench with Forrest, waiting for the bus. I feel like Jenny didn't feel like she was good enough for Forrest. He was a sweet, honest, loyal & pure man. Too bad those qualities aren't in more people. The world would be a much better place. I really enjoyed your reaction to this movie.❤☮

@lordwalker71 Жыл бұрын

The older blonde girl on the school bus in the red and white dress is Toms daughter Elizabeth. Tom based Forrest’s accent on the kid who played him as a kid because he was from that area of Alabama, the kid who played him was only ever in this movie and ended up going into the army after high school. There was going to be a sequel where Forrest was raising his son who contracted aids from Jenny and he was going to meet Princess Diana and be near be near the Oklahoma bombing and other 90’s events but the script showed up either the day before or the day after 9/11 and Tom and the director decided the movie had no meaning anymore so didn’t make it. Actor Kurt Russell did the voice of Elvis because he had played Elvis in a movie already. The author tried to deny that Jenny had aids but that scene took place in the early 80’s when aids was starting to be a thing and doctors didn’t know what it was at first and as I said about the sequel that was never made Forrest junior had aids from Jenny.

@DaleKingProfile Жыл бұрын

The reason no sequel was made is because the studio screwed the author out of getting paid. He was supposed to get a percentage of the profits but the studio can manipulate the books to say there was no profit despite being one of the highest grossing films. He sued and settled for an undisclosed amount.

@DaleKingProfile Жыл бұрын

The movie leads you to believe it was AIDS but in the book it was hepatitis C

@MoMoMyPup10 Жыл бұрын

The chain of events is amazing. If it weren't for the boys chasing him he wouldn't have ran onto Alabama's field, wouldn't have met the president/signed up for the Army/met Bubba/started a shrimping business.... and so on. He went with the flow of life and always pushed forward no matter what, except for Jenny; she had him at "you can sit here if you want", and nothing she could do would change that.

@McShaganpronouncedShaegen Жыл бұрын

One of the best movies ever. He was a good man and that led to making great decisions. Being smart unfortunately does not equal being good.

@duanebidoux6087 Жыл бұрын

I've watch so many reaction vids to Forrest Gump--I believe you are the first to realize that he was witnessing the break in at the Watergate Hotel that eventually led to Nixon's resignation.

@richcarrCCC Жыл бұрын

You are so good at this. Just being you. I have been watching movie reactors on YT since just before Covid. I have sampled dozens and have been fortunate to come across a few of the "Good ones". Finding your channel, especially the timing, after so many disappointing ones, is awesome, a blessing. Thanks so much. I wish you the very best in this endeavor and am looking forward to watching more of your work.

@douggetchess4732 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction. Great incorporation of commentary without missing dialog. Also, you included the cut into "Running On Empty" which really hit me hard at the time. I was 28 then, and I think it resonates best with those in their 20s (although the history references most younger generations won't get) It is during that 20-30 age range you are trying to come to terms with the really complex levels of life, which is what forest does. This movie made me look at life a bit differently, and I believe everyone should see it before they are 25.

@mandisanders40 4 ай бұрын

Jenny is the same actress who plays Princess Buttercup in "The Princess Bride". Another great movie. This was a great reaction. I'll check out more! Thanks!

@johncourtright1632 Жыл бұрын

"Is he smart or is he..." I could tell that hit you hard Evie. Me too, every time. Lovely reaction. As for film recommendations, I would suggest "Arrival", an excellent movie with a great cast, led by Amy Adams (Best Actress-National Board of Review), Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. If it's time for a romance movie or two, you should react to "Meet Joe Black" (with Brad Pitt, Claire Forlani, and Anthony Hopkins), and/or "The Lake House" (with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock) and/or "About Time" (with Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams). All well-acted and interesting love stories with a twist.

@Steelburgh Жыл бұрын

Omg yes! Arrival is top 5 all time for me. Criminally underwatched and underappreciated. An absolute masterpiece. As a parent to young kids who makes his living in communication, I love it on so many levels.

@jaydisqus3353 Жыл бұрын

Tom Hanks spent time learning the cadence and speech patterns of the child Forrest.

@brianbalcer Жыл бұрын

As an overall package, this is probably my favorite movie ever. I remember watching it in the theatre when it first released and could hear people crying all over the place at the end.

@PaiMei667 Жыл бұрын

It is the most beautiful film ever made.

@geoff1971 Жыл бұрын

Forrest wasn't stupid, he saw the world differently, he saw the beauty in people and his surroundings and he had empathy.

@sarahcampbell1115 Жыл бұрын

Well said. If anything he was quite intelligent, I mean his ability to pick up skills and master them is amazing. Just because he wasn't "book" smart doesn't mean he isn't intelligent.

@KevinHollisWI Жыл бұрын

The best idea of this movie, for me atleast, was the fact that he never asked for anything. He just let life guide him and whatever happens, happens. I feel that most people want and expect thing in life so most try to force things in their life. Life is a journey, sit back and just enjoy the ride. We don’t have to always be the driver. ❤❤

@guitar_noodle Жыл бұрын

Well, he asked Jenny to Marry him. The one thing he asked for but didn’t get, at first. Although as he went with the flow as he usually does, Jenny asked him.

@imdguin Жыл бұрын

Great reaction to a great movie! Next, go back to the beginning of the '90's for Tom Hanks. Check out Joe Versus the Volcano(1990)

@TampaCEO Жыл бұрын

The 1990s was the BEST decade for film. In fact 1994 gave us Forrest Gump and Shawshank Redemption. You also get Jurassic Park and about a dozen other greats. Enjoy the ride.

@nsasupporter7557 Жыл бұрын

You’re forgetting quite a few… 1994 alone was FULL of smash hits… Ace Ventura: Pet Detective The Mask Dumb and Dumber Forest Gump Shawshank Redemption Pulp Fiction Natural Born Killers Speed Lion King Interview with the Vampire Legends of the Fall… all of those came out in 1994

@robboyce3698 Жыл бұрын

There is a deleted science where he gets involved with police dogs during a Martin Luther King march it’s just as funny as the rest of the historic scenes.

@gregyear201 Жыл бұрын

Evie, I subscribed. You are refreshing. I absolutely enjoyed your reaction. You let the movie and characters breath. I especially loved your final thoughtful analysis. The best I’ve seen from a reactor for this movie. We learned a lot from Forest and we learned a lot from you.

@todderickson2435 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction Evie. The performance that Tom Hanks puts on in the scene when he finds out that little Forrest is his son is an absolute master class in non-verbal communication. He says SO much with his facial expressions while barely saying a word.

@sharonjoan1970 Жыл бұрын

I always read comments before watching FG reactions because it makes me so angry the Hate Jenny receives. I really enjoyed your reaction and you've earned a Subscriber. Thank You! Your closing thoughts on Jenny, I teared up at your compassion, understanding and empathy ❤❤❤Looking forward to checking out your other reactions.

@L3onOfKings Жыл бұрын

I think when Jenny was up on the ledge when she almost slipped and then got back down, it seems that was the 'wake-up call' she needed to get herself sorted and healed. The next time we see her she is working as a waitress - a sign she has taken a different path from her drug/escape stage of her life. That's when she returns to her home town and sleeps with Forrest. She obviously felt like she was healed enough to be able to start a family of her own and has taken a more wholesome path in life. Unfortunately her past caught up with her. Forrest spent the movie running to where he was going in life, Jenny spent the movie running away from her life. It's definitely one of the greatest films ever made.

@michaelholt3222 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, excellent film! I remember when this was released to theaters, and ppl weren't sure what the story was about, everyone was pleasantly surprised, Tom Hanks definitely deserved his second oscar for this role, thank you for reacting to this cinematic masterpiece, I am very glad you enjoyed it, and loved watching you enjoy this, take care, and hope to see more of your content...👍👍👍👍👍

@parttimesaint3165 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic reaction! I cry every time I watch this movie, especially when I see good reactors having fun and rolling with the emotions.

@ollie511 Жыл бұрын

Hey PartTimeSaint! Forrest Gump is 1 of those movies that never gets old for me! Whenever I watch it, I just find that it is SO engaging and well-acted that it feels like it is a quick watch even though the movie is almost 2 1/2 hours long. I also love that it has moments that most people can relate to on an Emotional level. For me Personally, I often connect with this movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZfaq channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. Aside from matching song lyrics with movie scenes, my intention with the video was to try and create something unique. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdhdpqyas6eyiZs.html If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, PartTimeSaint! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

@charlesfitzgerald9631 Жыл бұрын

Unreal that Forrest, Shawshank & Pulp Fiction all came out in the same year !

@bradsouthers7476 Жыл бұрын

In the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors program where Sally Field was recognized, Tom Hanks was one of the presenters. When he walked out onto the stage and turned to start his speech, he looked up to her in the balcony and said in his best Forrest Gump voice, "Hi Momma."

@robertsanssouci2093 Жыл бұрын

When you flipped off the guy getting on the bus I was like “same”!

@halcromwell9030 4 ай бұрын

In the history of the Academy awards, only 2 actors have won back-to-back best actor oscar's, Spencer Tracy and Tom Hanks. Mister Hanks won for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.

@philmullineaux5405 Жыл бұрын

From the time he did, Bachelor party, Splash, and Big, he was unstoppable!

@n0tk0sher Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I want people to react to those, Splash especially.

@neilfreedman2537 Жыл бұрын

Lovely reaction Evie. one of the best assessments of Jenny I've seen. 'Sometimes I guess there just aren't enough rocks', is my favourite line from the movie - gets me every time.

@DavidStebbins Жыл бұрын

Great reaction! From Elvis to AIDS (or Hep C) Forrest Gump is the story of a generation, chronicling the historical events, the music, the fads, the traumas, and the philosophical questions we struggled with. I always enjoy seeing which touchstones are recognized and which have mostly faded from memory these days.

@sjd5750 Жыл бұрын

A couple of things that stand out that a younger audience might not recognize, but are funny to us old fogies..Forrest tell's Jenny that they're sending him to Viet Nam. He says, "It's like a whole other country."..That's from a TV ad slogan for the state of Texas to promote tourism, back in the 70's.. They finish it with that line..Another was when he asks her if she has a "cough due to cold"..Another line from a (Vicks Vapo Rub? I think) ad in the 70's..Also, Forrest says to a Black Panther , "sorry for ruining your Black Panther Party" which is the Black Panthers official name. "Black Panther Party", which makes it a funny line, since it has a double meaning..Funny to us oldsters..There may be some others that I missed but they're all I got right now..Other boomers might have some more.

@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 3 ай бұрын

" I'm home Mama. " " I know. "

@christopherking4932 Жыл бұрын

Awesome reaction, love this movie so much. It's definitely a timeless classic. Tom hanks is unbelievably great and can make you laugh and then suddenly bring you to tears 😭

@bobblebardsley Жыл бұрын

Can't see it already in the comments but I *think* after they cast Michael Conner Humphreys as the young Forrest, Tom Hanks imitated Humphreys' accent and that's where adult Forrest's accent comes from.

@vincentkrommenhoek7431 Жыл бұрын

Forrest his IQ might be a bit low, but his EQ was off the chart. And that is what counts the most. Still one of my favorite movies of all time. Basicely no good guys and bad guys which is allways a treat.

@mattjamison484 Жыл бұрын

When Forrest cries at Jenny's grave, "He's so smart.." it jerks the tears right out of my face.

@oreopithecus Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this reaction. Because of some biographical parallels, this film is magical for me, but I can only watch it with company.

@woodysthoughts4032 Жыл бұрын

It's good to see you branch out from the narrow scope of what you've reacted to so far. Congratulations.

@LuisChavez-qq8sv Жыл бұрын

One thing people don't talk about is the feather and its significance. When they hide in the field, Jenny prays for God to turn her into a bird so she can fly away. The feather and the birds represent Jenny becoming a bird and flying away. She finally escaped her demons. Loved the reaction.

@ollie511 Жыл бұрын

Hey Luis Chavez! Forrest Gump is a movie that when I saw it at a younger age, I did Not understand how Jenny was also "running" but Not in the literal sense like Forrest did. I guess the contrast between Jenny's path and Forrest's path is what makes this story so special! For me Personally, I often connect with this movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZfaq channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. Aside from matching song lyrics with movie scenes, my intention with the video was to try and create something unique. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdhdpqyas6eyiZs.html If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, Luis Chavez! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

@LuisChavez-qq8sv Жыл бұрын

@@ollie511 I will most definitely check it out.

@LuisChavez-qq8sv Жыл бұрын

@@ollie511 checked it out just now. Left a comment for you there. Great job! Definitely need to hear more from that band.

@graciefolden2359 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful reaction. It's so refreshing to see a younger person get the old references and have knowledge of past cultural events that occurred long before they were born, once again beautiful reaction 👌

@russgunter3834 Жыл бұрын

I rank this as one of my all time favorites. It has it all. When he talks to Jenny under the tree I have to hold back every darn time. He loved her his whole life and finally got to be with her, then loses her.

@jonreeder798 Жыл бұрын

23:52 you know alot of people miss that point that old lady didn't think he was telling the truth until she saw the picture of him and Dan on the cover of Forbes. Lol a joke that gets overlooked

@rockerma1987 8 ай бұрын

I think it is ego that makes him succesful. No ego, no problems to do anything to succed.

@AubreySciFi Жыл бұрын

The Forest Gump movie was based on a novel. A second novel was written (which continues his story through the 80's and 90's), but for some reason, a movie adaptation of it was never done. (Which is a shame, because there's some great stuff in the sequel novel.)

@TheNighthhawk Жыл бұрын

In the book Jenny die of Hep C. The blond girl, when he was getting on the bus, and told him he could not sit there, is Tom Hanks daughter, and the running was done by his brother.

@3DJapan Жыл бұрын

If you didn't know, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a real restaurant chain that opened after the movie. I've never been in one but I walked past one when I was in California last year.

@nielgregory108 Жыл бұрын

It's overpriced crap.

@3DJapan Жыл бұрын

@@nielgregory108 They're usually in touristy places like the one in Orlando is in Universal Studios City Walk, so I don't expect fine dining.

@omegashinra7672 Жыл бұрын

Could see exactly when this film got its claws right into you, during the Vietnam stuff. This film is amazing, Tom Hanks is amazing. You should react to more films like this, this was super fun to watch.

@bigdream_dreambig Жыл бұрын

Problem is, there aren't "more films like this." 🙂

@subitman12 Жыл бұрын

There is a Bubba Gump restaurant chain if you are ever interested. It's decent and with a friendly atmostphere. I look forward to your next reaction.

@hadesobsidian5231 6 ай бұрын

16:31 Its so surprising to me how many people do not understand this part of the movie. The inability to identify with Lt. Dan at this point in his life. Denotes such a painful indicator of how sheltered a person can be.

@mmsizzlak Жыл бұрын

In Jenny's twisted POV, she did what she did to Forest because she thought she did so out of love for him... She didn't want to infect him with her darkness because he was so "pure" as you said... She had their son and never asked for help or money until she knew she was dying and ONLY then did she contact him, in order to ensure her son would be taken care of... She was a tragic character who felt she was doing the right thing by pushing the only person who loved her away... When I was young and first saw this film, I despised Jenny... But as I grew up and lived life, I started seeing deeper past my own ignorant one dimensional POV... When she saw him running on the news, she'd already had their son most probably, yet the news reported him as having money, she was working a crap job, and didn't use that chance to contact him... She did it on her own...I gotta respect that

@davehazel5632 Жыл бұрын

Hey Evie, If you like Tom Hanks, you've got to watch r Saving Private Ryan (If you haven't seen it already). I loved your Green Mile reaction. Another great movie is Jojo Rabbit or Only The Brave. I loved your reaction to this movie. Keep up the good reactions.

@nsasupporter7557 Жыл бұрын

Both Tom Hanks and Jim Carrey ruled the 90s in movies… Tom Hanks for drama and Jim Carrey for comedy

@obenohnebohne Жыл бұрын

I agree, this is a great movie. Love Tom Hanks’ performance.

@stephenlackey5852 Жыл бұрын

When Forrest says, “Is he smart, or… is he… [pats chest]?” Gets me every time 😢

@fubar1217 Жыл бұрын

I need to stop watching these Forrest Gump reactions.....they always make my eyes sweat. Great reaction and comments at the end!

@davidmc1489 Жыл бұрын

Love this movie...glad ya gave it a viewing...definately gets ya in the feels...

@MulberryBuccaneer Жыл бұрын

When Jenny realized she was pregnant with Forrest's child, it changed her life, for the better. ♥

@vovindequasahi Жыл бұрын

It is just one life, and everybody has one! That feather...

@CanadaDan 8 ай бұрын

Loved your reaction. This is a classic movie

@msdarby515 Жыл бұрын

You are one of the very few people that gets that when Jenny came to stay with Forrest she was seriously depressed. He says that she didn't have anything to say and he did all the talking, and that she spent a lot of time in bed, just sleeping.

@msdarby515 Жыл бұрын

Forrest's speech at the Vietnam War protest, according to Tom Hanks: *“Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don’t go home at all. That’s a bad thing. That’s all I have to say about that.”*

@davidludwig1492 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this film.

@TheToscanaMan Жыл бұрын

The bird metaphor: The movie starts with a feather coming to Forrest and at the end (after Jenny dies) leaving him. Also, when leaving the tree where Jenny is buried Forrest sees a flock of birds land there. Twice we see Jenny looking to kill herself by either jumping off a bridge or off a building. Sort of flying. When we find out Jenny has been sexually abused by her father she prays with Forrest to become a bird and fly away. Interesting. Any other ones I missed?

@jamesreagle245 Жыл бұрын

Beatles - fool on the hill - sees more then others who think he is a fool

@godmagnus Жыл бұрын

"You go, Forrest." Well, he came, good enough?

@PorterJustPorter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for displaying empathy for Jenny. Cuz, as a film, Forrest Gump has what I call the "Jenny Problem" -- an obvious contempt for the smartest and most open-minded character in the story. The film turns her into a villain, or at least an antagonist, to constantly remind us how innocent Forrest is. I've seen other KZfaq reactions, and people absolutely hate her. That's the film's fault. The screenwriter seems to have a clear attitude about people like Jenny... and they're misguided and shallow, think. Meanwhile, Forrest stumbles through history, "crushing it American style" -- at one point even be celebrated for his part in the Vietnam War. Let's be clear, the Vietnam War had no heroes. It was started and waged for years based on lies, but don't tell Forrest that.. You can't tell him. AND that's just how Uncle Sam prefers 'em -- dumb and ready to comply. Forrest remains oblivious thru it all, not unlike oblivious Americans who seem to also get points these days by being simple-minded. That's the real metaphor of the movie - celebrate the sheep while the open-minded, drug using, std having, trauma victims, are the wicked -- the villains. They're not, and the movie's attitudes about them are wrong-headed. Jenny didn't "lead-on" Forrest or even treat him poorly. She was, in part, trying to protect him.. but also -- protecting herself... it's not her responsibility to love him back. Also, she didn't avoid telling Forrest about their son together. Forrest was physically unavailable as he was running around the country for 3.5 years.

@mckrackin5324 Жыл бұрын

It was heart wrenching when he asked if Forest Jr was smart because it was the first time in his life that he saw his IQ as a disability because he was terrified he'd passed it on.

@thorbeorn4295 Жыл бұрын

8:30 That shit always killed the hell out of me! Look at her face! LMAO

@CaddyJim Жыл бұрын

It wasn't in your clips but *Jenny* was abused by her father so she does't think she's worth anything or going through bad boys who treat her like her father (She doesn't think she deserves someone like Forrest)

@schmeevo1 Жыл бұрын

"the head tilt. Love that nuance. Watched many reactions to this movie and finally someone caught it. Great reaction. Ever seen Borat, Pulp Fiction or The Big Lebowski? worth a reaction. Thanx!