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I've never watched Forrest Gump

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AreYouHavingAGiraffeNoItsACamel · 14/04/2023 19:07

Even though I absolutely and completely and utterly ADORE Tom Hanks. He's so amazing I would feed him strawberries and champagne all day long.

Is this film worth watching? I've seen 20 or so of his films... but not his most popular one! 😃

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Applesinmyhouse · 14/04/2023 19:08

Yeah it’s fantastic.

Aerosarethebest · 14/04/2023 19:08

I didn’t like it. Some people think it hasn’t aged very well.

Kanaloa · 14/04/2023 19:08

Well if you adore Tom Hanks then a movie where he is the main role will probably be worth watching to you. Why not give it a try? If you don’t like it turn it off! I think it’s a bit overrated but not a bad film at all.

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cocolocoe · 14/04/2023 19:08

I love this film.

itsmylife7 · 14/04/2023 19:09

Yes, but remember it may have aged a bit.
I think I needed a tissue whilst watching it many years ago.

RudsyFarmer · 14/04/2023 19:09

Favourite film.

Suzi888 · 14/04/2023 19:10

I love it, also like TH.

Mightyouandiconfabulate · 14/04/2023 19:10

It’s my favourite.
The story, the music, the clever nod to modern history, it’s a great film.
Watch and enjoy.

UncomfortableSofa · 14/04/2023 19:14

I've never watched Ghostbusters

Monkeybutt1 · 14/04/2023 19:19

In my opinion it's complete crap but I know I'm in the minority, he has done better films. A man called Otto, Castaway, the Hudson River one to name a few

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 14/04/2023 19:20

The soundtrack is awesome.

But the movie hasn’t aged well.

mnahmnah · 14/04/2023 19:22

It’s a while since I watched it, so I’m struggling to think of which aspects haven’t aged well. Can anyone enlighten me please?

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 14/04/2023 19:31

mnahmnah · 14/04/2023 19:22

It’s a while since I watched it, so I’m struggling to think of which aspects haven’t aged well. Can anyone enlighten me please?

Mostly the ambiguousness of his learning disability.

They chucked in a monotone voice, some leg braces and the word ‘stupid’.

”Look! This boy is DIFFERENT!”

mothertrucking · 14/04/2023 19:33

Watch it

Alighttouchonthetiller · 14/04/2023 19:41

It's superb.

@UncomfortableSofa You should be ashamed of yourself!

Easterfunbun · 14/04/2023 19:41

Oh Jenny is such a bitch stringing poor old Forest along 😂. Well that’s what I used to think as a child until I watched it again with adult eyes 👀.

hockeysticks89 · 14/04/2023 19:42

You have to watch it, it's amazing

Theimpossiblegirl · 14/04/2023 19:43

It's a great film. Please watch it.

RockGirl · 14/04/2023 19:47

It's great. The books are worth reading too!

PollyPeptide · 14/04/2023 19:48

Meh, you've not missed anything.

tokyotea · 14/04/2023 19:50

I didn't enjoy it tbh. And I don't think it's aged well. But I also love Tom Hanks and he has some amazing movies

golddustwomen · 14/04/2023 19:55

Amazing film.

secretfreckle · 14/04/2023 20:11

One of favourite ever films.
Love Tom Hanks.
You must watch it!

user1494050295 · 14/04/2023 20:18

I saw it and thought it was cheesy. His performance in Philadelphia was incredible though

TwoPointFourCatsAndDogs · 14/04/2023 20:29

I couldn’t stand it, it put me off Tom for quite a while. He finally redeemed himself in Apollo 13.