Tom Hanks gives an astonishing performance as Forrest Gump in this acclaimed film from director Robert Zemeckis that rocketed to box-office history and touched the hearts of filmgoers like no other movie. Through three turbulent decades, Forrest rides a tide of events that whisks him from physical disability to football stardom, from Vietnam hero to shrimp tycoon, from White House honors to the arms of his one true love. Forrest is the embodiment of an era, an innocent at large in an America that is losing its innocence. His heart knows what his limited IQ cannot. His moral compass never wavers. His triumphs become an inspiration to us all.
The magical story of Forrest Gump, a sweet-natured idiot savant from rural Alabama. As he goes down the road of life, mouthing pithy and quotable homilies, he encounters luminaries such as John Lennon, Elvis Presley and JFK. But all the while he can't forget one special girl from his childhood...
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 Tom Hanks's loveably slow-witted Forrest Gump as he finds himself embroiled in situations he can't quite comprehend. Hanks leads an excellent cast, featuring Robin Wright Penn as Jenny, Forrest's lifelong love; Gary Sinise as the irascible Lt. Dan, his Vietnam superior; Mykelti Williamson as Bubba, a shrimp-loving soldier; and Sally Fields as his devoted mother. Robert Zemeckis's emotional, heartwarming film garnered 13 Academy Award nominations and six wins, including Best Picture, Director, Actor--Tom Hanks, and Adapted Screenplay.
Theatrical release: July 6, 1994.
FORREST GUMP made more than $325 million at the domestic box office and more than $675 million worldwide.
The famous, oft-quoted line said by Forrest Gump in the film: "Life is like a box of chocolates," is a total reworking of the original line in the novel which reads: "Let me say this: bein' an idiot is no box of chocolates."
"To make Sinise appear to be a double amputee, the filmmakers relied on a combination of computer artistry, a trick wheelchair that hid Sinise's legs from the knees down and a limber actor... Sinise did suffer a minor leg injury while making 'Gump,' ironically during a scene in which Forrest (Tom Hanks) carries him out of the Vietnam jungle. 'My inner thigh kept bouncing on his shoulder. It was like taking a jackhammer to it,' says Sinise. 'I developed a huge contusion and couldn't bend my leg to get into the wheelchair.'" -- USA TODAY, July 7, 1994
Forrest Gump Quotes/Excerpts:
"Now the really good thing about meetin' the President of the United States is the food."
"My name's Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump!" -- Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks)
"Life is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna get" -- Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks)
Forrest Gump Reviews:
"FORREST GUMP is beautifully paced, with a surprising amount of time dedicated to the characters just drinking in their surroundings..."-- Noel Murray, A.V. Club
"FORREST GUMP is a movie heartbreaker of oddball wit and startling grace..."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"...A strong sense of narrative coherence....Even more impressive is the use of special effects..."
-- Leslie Felperin, Sight and Sound
"...An accomplished feat of cyber-cinema....Hanks's Forrest has an unerring sincerity and charm..."
-- Janet Maslin, New York Times
"...There is magic in FORREST GUMP..."
-- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
"...A story rich in big laughs and quiet truths..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Contemporary Classic Great movie! The second disc is loaded with great extras. Submitted by a reviewer (Los Angeles, California) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
this movie has no genre i think it is interesting that cd universe tried to assign genres to this movie, including ahahha mental illness!
but really, this movie ranges from the 50's to the 90's and explains that all these events were set up by a guy in greenbow alabama with a 75 IQ. The real genres are Vietnam/Music/70's/ comedy/drama. Take that cduniverse! Submitted by hobo bobb (raleigh) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
awwwwwesom great movie TOM HANKS superb, this movie will go down in history Submitted by kourtney.baldwin (Warner Robins,Ga USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Tom Hanks Is Incredible!! This movie is wonderful. Tom Hanks best movie and he deserved to get Best Actor for this movie. Defenetaly a great buy to add to your DVD collection. This movie is flawless and unforgettable and truly a claasic. Submitted by AJAY204182 (East Hanover, NJ, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Captures the moment Just like the music of the late sixties captured a certain feeling everytime you hear it, this movie does the same with its excellent choice of tunes. Its sad, its funny, it makes you feel good, it does an excellent job of just telling about life and the problems shared during a sometimes difficult period of growing up. One of the best! Submitted by Richard (St Louis, MO USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Region 1 Keep Case 2-Disc Set Disc One: Anamorphic Widescreen Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Surround - English Dolby Surround - French Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Robert Zemeckis - Director, Steve Starkey - Producer, and Rick Carter - Production Designer Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Selection
Disc Two: Additional Release Material: Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Featurette - 1. THROUGH THE EYES OF FORREST GUMP 2. THE MAGIC OF MAKEUP 3. THROUGH THE EARS OF FORREST GUMP 4. BUILDING THE WORLD OF GUMP 5. SEEING IS BELIEVING Screen Tests Text/Photo Galleries: Photo Gallery
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