Forrest Gump

Robert Zemeckis' masterpiece, an American variation of how a simpleton stumbled upon happiness without any effort of his own. A comedic journey through the history of modern America, where the main character, an innocent guy with a disability, traverses life and encounters famous figures from American history, even inadvertently playing a role in events like the Watergate scandal. Excellent casting, with situational and verbal humor. Americans love happy endings, but Zemeckis parodies the idea of effortlessly achieved happiness so much through his character that the whole film ends up feeling like a mockery of the traditional American way of life and the American dream. Tom Hanks excels in the lead role. Overall impression: 95%. (2006-06-16)

I am quite convinced that "life is like a box of chocolates and that you never know what you are gonna get", although not all chocolates are great and some are out of date or inedible. Anyway, I found this movie perfect, and it taught me a valuable lesson. Personally, the main male protagonist's statement that "Stupid is as stupid does" was enough for me to have a spiritual epiphany. For me, there is much more wisdom and insight in that simple sentence than in the whole philosophical musings on chocolates, and my peace of mind improved more thanks to this simple sentence than it did watching Demolition Man knitting. In other words, thanks to Forrest, I have gained more understanding and appreciation for those who have a bad opinion of me, and I have learned beautifully to rise above this. I would almost say it has made me a better person. Anyway, this movie is a real gem. It is sweet, funny, and intelligent with an incredible amount of perspective. It manages to present even serious things in a way that hits you but does not destroy you mentally but rather makes you stronger. You can watch this movie at any time, and it is always wonderful. (2015-04-02)

I saw Forrest Gump for the first time today. (It's 2011). I had high expectations for it and I have to say it surprised me. Tom Hanks, of course, gives an unbeatable performance. The narrative itself is brilliant. Not to mention the music that so casually supports the fantastic script. I don't think I'm able to fault the film because, even if something is wrong, you feel like it's meant to be that way. Every word, every detail is a treasure. Forrest went through everything and understood everything in his own way, never forgetting what his mother said. And even though he only had four people in his life (later five), his life was interesting and full. Now here's where the film surprised me... in other moving films, there are one or two passages that will make you cry. Here, I didn't cry for the entire time, but from beginning to end, something tickled my heart and I cheered in my mind at every word Forrest said. Maybe that's why I liked the movie so much. The emotions were poured into the film evenly so the viewer had no chance to get bored. Gump touched me deeply. (2011-02-13)

My most emotionally fulfilled film. With no other film have I experienced that the more times I saw it, the more times it brought tears to my eyes. Zemeckis has forever stepped out of the "master of family films" box with this masterpiece, and millions of people will forever love Hank's elusive character. In other words, whether you are a sentimental person with faith in love, a skeptical melancholic who no longer sees joy, or perhaps a life-disappointed unhappy person, everyone can find themselves in Forrest. Is it too perfect of a film? Eternal thanks for it. (2005-12-25)

For me, it’s in the same weight category as the favored The Shawshank Redemption. The film is brilliantly designed to grab you by your soul. It is a film with well-hidden manipulation and cheap gestures, which at first glance completely disappear in a refined game with the audience's emotions. The well-arranged narrative, which is licked like a good ice cream, is pleasantly sweet and smells like strawberries. But like any ice cream, it's more of a tasty dessert. True, Zemeckis and Hanks are master confectioners, and Forrest is a spoiled dessert in every way. With its readability, well-created illusion of intimacy and nicely wrapped thought structure, Forrest Gump is simply a treat for the masses. But I simply prefer the main film courses, and that is why this touching sweetness is only a four-star affair. In a Hollywood feature film, however, the story of a lame boy who goes through modern American history with the ease and foresight of a genius idiot is a truly rare phenomenon that will stick in your memories for a long time. But for me it will never be as intense as it was when I first watched it as a boy... (2006-11-27)