| | Forrest Gump DVD (17 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Recommended Movies, Essential Cinema Videos, History, Character Study, Tear Jerker, Blockbuster, AFI Top 100 (1997), AFI Top 100, AFI Top 100 Movie Quotes, Mental Illness, Heartwarming, Nostalgic, Wise Fools | | Starring | Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Gary Sinise, Haley Joel Osment, Mykelti Williamson, Robin Wright, David Brisbin | | Director | Robert Zemeckis | | Composer | Alan Silvestri | | Editor | Arthur Schmidt | | Screenwriter | Eric Roth |
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 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 Forrest Gump Movie Review Forrest Gump DVD Region 1
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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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Featuring spectacular special effects set amidst the backdrop of one of the most tragic events of the 20th century, James Cameron's award-winning TITANIC stands as one of the greatest Hollywood spectaculars of all time. Beginning with an undersea expedition in the 1990s, in which scuba divers are searching the sunken ship for lost relics, a painting of young Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) is found. This triggers a flashback to the young woman's story as it happened on the doomed Titanic. Rose is a daughter of privilege on her way to be married to an arrogant but wealthy young man (Billy Zane). Despairing, Rose finds herself falling in love with Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a carefree and poor young artist who is also aboard. When the great ship strikes an iceberg and begins to sink, Rose and Jack have only each other as their world falls apart around them.
Director James Cameron spared no expense in bringing his simple yet powerful love story to life, building a 90% scale model of the ship, fussing over the tiniest details, and ultimately spending some $200 million dollars. A worldwide smash, TITANIC received fourteen Academy Award nominations and 11 wins, including Best Picture. Despite all the lavish sets and special effects, the film would be nothing without the emotional core provided by stars Winslet and DiCaprio, who give star making performances as the tragic young lovers.
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| | Sleepy Hollow DVD (1999) Widescreen
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In Tim Burton's stylish, creepy retelling of the classic Washington Irving story, SLEEPY HOLLOW, Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) is a squeamish, bookish 18th century New York City investigator sent to a small town in lower Westchester county to look into three mysterious decapitations. When the always rational Crane arrives at the little Dutch village, he finds that most of the townsfolk believe the culprit to be the Headless Horseman, the ghost of a monstrous Hessian soldier (Christopher Walken), who seems to be mysteriously tied in to one of the town's most prominent families. Burton's natural instincts for campy humor, combined with the hauntingly gorgeous technical work (Emmanuel Lubezki's cinematography and Danny Elfman's score included), collide to create a work of exhilarating entertainment and poetic storytelling. Miranda Richardson, Casper Van Dien and Christina Ricci help make up an ensemble cast that, combined with the historically accurate village sets and dreamlike magic of the haunted Western Woods--created on the largest sound stage in film history--makes SLEEPY HOLLOW a visually stunning, gripping, and, at times, chilling film.
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| | Sixth Sense DVD (1999) Widescreen
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In M. Night Shyamalan's THE SIXTH SENSE, Bruce Willis plays Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a successful Philadelphia child psychologist who is haunted by the sudden reappearance and suicide of a former patient. Months later Dr. Crowe encounters Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), a troubled, withdrawn young boy who bears a striking similarity to his earlier patient. Dr. Crowe is compelled to help Cole, not only for the boy's sake, but for his own redemption. As Dr. Crowe struggles to determine what torments Cole, he must also come to terms with his increasingly distant relationship to his wife (Olivia Williams). Meanwhile, Cole is unable to describe the horrible things he sees even to his worried mother (Toni Collette). The scene where Cole finally tells Dr. Crowe about his supernatural secret is one of the 1990s most quoted and well-known cinematic moments.
A gripping ghost story with a stunning finale, THE SIXTH SENSE became a surprise blockbuster shortly after its release. The film features Oscar-nominated performances by the startlingly intense Osment and the fiercely maternal Collette, as well as a subtle, subdued turn by Willis. Shyamalan directs his intriguing script with almost clinical precision, using carefully framed visuals to create the film's distinctly chilling atmosphere. On the strength of its pitch-perfect acting and direction, THE SIXTH SENSE has become the most successful thriller of all time.
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| | Saving Private Ryan DVD (1998) Widescreen; Limited Edition; Special Edition
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Director Steven Spielberg's World War II tour de force chronicles the journey of a GI squad on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. Led by Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks), the unit is under orders to track down a soldier, Private Ryan (Matt Damon), so he might return home to his mother in America, where she is grieving the unimaginable loss of her three other sons to the war. The first unforgettable 20 minutes of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN realistically and horrifically depicts the Normandy invasion as Miller. his second-in-command, Sergeant Horvath (Tom Sizemore), and the others in the unit land at Omaha Beach. Before the film began shooting, Hanks and the actors in his squad went through a one-week boot camp in the woods. All the actors, except Hanks, wanted to quit, but Hanks rallied their spirits by reminding them of the incredible tribulations endured by the real veterans of World War II. Production designer Tom Sanders found a beach in Ireland that perfectly matched the landscape of Normandy's. Spielberg gave great credit to the Irish army who helped re-create the Omaha Beach scenes.
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| | Pulp Fiction DVDs (1994) Collector's Edition
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Writer-director Quentin Tarantino revisits the seedier side of Los Angeles--following 1992's RESERVOIR DOGS--with this funny, violent, tongue-in-cheek tribute to the less "classic" side of filmmaking--the potboilers and capers, the Blaxploitation flicks and gangster movies. The film interweaves three tales, told in a circular, fractured manner, which only fully connect by the time the final credits roll. The first story focuses on Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), two hit men on duty for "the big boss," Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames), whose gorgeous wife, Mia (Uma Thurman), takes a liking to Vincent. In the second, a down-and-out pugilist (Bruce Willis), who is ordered to take a fall, decides that there's more money in doing the opposite. The final chapter follows a pair of lovers (Amanda Plummer and Tim Roth) as they prepare to hold up a diner.
Tarantino wears his cinematic influences proudly, bringing them to life in the ironically hip, self-referential 1990s. The result is a work that changed the face of independent cinema forever, making it a legitimate player in the Hollywood mainstream. The all-star cast steps into their roles with obvious glee, and Tarantino once again uses his soundtrack to up the "cool" ante yet another notch, making for a motion picture event that has worked its way into our national vernacular.
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| | Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl DVDs (2003)
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Loosely inspired by the time-honored Disney theme-park ride, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL is a swashbuckling high-seas tale directed by Gore Verbinski. When Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), an eccentric rogue, arrives at Port Royal, he barely avoids going down with his ship. Soon enough, he's in the market for a new one, but not before he saves the life of Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), the beautiful daughter of the governor (Jonathan Pryce). This act of bravery sets into motion a sweeping adventure involving Elizabeth's childhood friend, blacksmith Will Turner (Orlando Bloom); a mysterious medallion; and a legendary pirate ship, the Black Pearl. The Pearl's mottled Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) wants Elizabeth's doubloon necklace, and when she's kidnapped by the ol' salty dog and his crew, Sparrow and young Will must rescue her and find out the truth behind the ship's curse.
Verbinski's PIRATES is a welcome throwback to Hollywood offerings of yesteryear, filled with rope-swinging heroes, crusty villains, treasure hoards, swift swordplay, and even wittier wordplay. Screenwriters Terry Rossio and Ted Elliott have crafted one of the most clever action-movie scripts in many moons, and this gives the filmmakers and cast (especially Depp) plenty of room to cut loose. Although the skeletal pirates may be a bit frightening for small children, there's lots of humor to temper the scary moments, making PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL a nearly flawless fun film.
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| | True Crime DVD (1999) Widescreen
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In TRUE CRIME, based on Andrew Klavan's novel, Clint Eastwood plays Steve Everett, a capable reporter who's nearly destroyed his career with alcohol and philandering. When he's assigned to do a human interest sidebar on Frank Beechum (Isaiah Washington), who's about to be executed for murder, Everett casually looks into the crime and quickly begins to see how shaky the evidence against Beechum is. As a director, Eastwood is a confident old hand here, and before he builds up the suspense (and don't worry, he will), he takes the time to delve deep into the lives of his characters and explore the sharp contrast between the cynical Everett, who neglects his family for his job, and the circumspect Beechum, whose greatest torment is not the proximity of his own death but the trauma he's causing his loving wife and daughter. Eastwood gives a wonderfully rich performance, and his rapport with James Woods and Denis Leary, as his newspaper bosses, gives the movie a welcome comic jolt. But the scenes of Beechum's family dealing with his fate are where the movie's overwhelming power lies. Eastwood and his screenwriters pull no punches, and it's difficult to bear witness to the painful, simple truth expressed in these scenes.
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| | Scent Of A Woman DVD (1992) Widescreen
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Chris O'Donnell stars as Charlie Simms, a young and innocent scholarship student at an exclusive prep school in New Hampshire who agrees to look after Lt. Col. Frank Slade (Al Pacino), a blind retired army officer, to earn extra money over the Thanksgiving holiday. Frank is a cantankerous and cynical bully who completely suprises Charlie with his plans for their weekend. He has bought them tickets to New York, booked a suite at the Waldorf, rented a limousine, and has big plans for a wild weekend in the Big Apple. Before Charlie realizes what he has gotten into, he is accompanying the colonel around Manhattan as they begin their wild and eye-opening adventures that include a fast-paced test drive in a Ferrari and a tango with a beautiful woman (Gabrielle Anwar). Frank's passion is women; he waxes lyrically on their bodies, scent, and sensuality, and gradually Charlie becomes aware of the sentimental romantic buried deep within the lonely man's heart. Charlie and Frank's growing relationship is the core of the film; Frank teaches Charlie how to see, and Charlie teaches Frank how to feel in this heart-wrenching and heartwarming comedy. Al Pacino is simply stunning as Frank Slade, relying on his vocal power and strong physicality to carry across a complex range of emotions. He is both intolerable and completely lovable in this Oscar-winning role of a lifetime.
Closed Captioned; Bio/Filmographies; Soundtrack English; Academy Awards; English Subtitles; Director's Comments; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re
| | Ruby's Bucket Of Blood DVD (2002) Widescreen
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Angela Bassett stars in this Showtime original picture as Ruby Delacroix, a beautiful and strong willed African American woman who owns a popular Louisiana night club circa 1960. Unfortunately, she finds herself in a bind when she loses her star performer and hires a white singer named Billy Dupree out of desperation. Ruby finds herself in even more trouble when she and Billy find that they have developed a mutual attraction that is becoming too strong to ignore. Soon, the two are engaged in a passionate affair that could destroy them both, especially deep in 1960s Louisiana where interracial romances rarely went unpunished.
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| | Play'D DVD (2002) Widescreen
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When Jaxx'z hip hop career starts to rise, he leaves his native New York for Los Angeles, where he associates with gangsta producers and gets caught in the middle of a violent turf war.
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| | Lost World - Season 3 DVDs (2002) Full Frame
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The last season of this hit TV series contains the exciting conclusion, as well as 22 more episodes of thrills, adventures, and awesome special effects! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale is brought to life as Professor Challenger and his crew of intrepid, though somewhat misguided, explorers continue their attempts to find a way out of the Lost World, whose existence they originally set out to prove. Challenger is joined in his expedition by Marguerite, the wealthy but cruel financier of the trip; Lord John Roxton, the dashing adventurer who is haunted by his past; and Ned Malone, the reporter whose participation was meant to impress his mostly uninterested paramour. The group's survival is due largely to their acquaintance with Veronica, a wild woman who was likewise stranded in the Lost World when she was a child. Growing up there, she gained valuable knowledge of the land and its dangers. The group encounter all manner of threats, ranging from dinosaurs and other creatures, to the mysteries of time travel, demons, and ghosts from the spirit world. "The Travelers," "True Spirit," "The Knife," "Dead Man's Hill," "Ice Age," "The Elixir," and the series finale, "Heart of the Storm."
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The complete BBC miniseries about a lovely young cook's rags-to-riches ascension from scullery maid up to proprietress of the most fashionable hotel on Duke Street in turn-of-the-century London. Based on the true story of the Cavendish Hotel's legendary Rosa Lewis.
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| | Shogun Assassin 2 - Lightning Swords Of Death DVD (1972)
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The original SHOGUN ASSASSIN is a martial arts classic, and was even sampled extensively by Wu-Tang Clan member GZA on his LIQUID SWORDS album. Now the same father-and-son team is back to wreak havoc, complete with a familiar stroller loaded with weaponry.
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| | Clifford The Big Red Dog - Happy Birthday Clifford DVD (2001) Full Frame
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That lovable big red dog Clifford is a favorite of children all over the country. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLIFFORD is a collection of 4 different Clifford episodes, each of which stars the animated cutey in an exciting and educational adventure with his smaller human friends.
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