Bewitchingly acted, well-written, and hauntingly affecting, "Forrest Gump" is a perfectly graceful and earnest story with some truly compelling thematic elements all throughout.

It is very easy to understand that I haven't read the novel in which this film was based on, but that doesn't take away anything about how much I liked this film.

I liked the whole story about Forrest Gump's life as it revolves around him and his personalities which makes it one of the best ones yet.

I'm telling you, this film is not only one of the finest movies ever made, but one of the greatest masterpieces of all time with great comedy, a very nice concept, amazing emotional sad moments, good development, and Tom Hanks' wonderful performance. Thumbs up from me.

10/10… Expand

A hilarious and touching comedy and one of the greatest films of all time. Forrest Gump is the kind of movie that you simply can not miss. It's a must watch.

Weird bloke at a bus stop relays his story to other people waiting by a series of flashbacks.
Very tongue-in-cheek piss take of American history & goes for the sentimental jugular throughout the film.
Tom Hanks & Robin Wright are good & the soundtrack is decent despite being a bit obvious.
Also seems like Gump has a bit of curse with him as most people he meets tend to die!
And surely the worst John Lennon impression ever!… Expand

Its a great film, While there maybe a few parts that annoy you or make you lose interest, Its still worth the watch. Tom Hanks is amazing in this film.

Beautiful, charming, a ironic and fantastic story told with big passion, a script which verge the surreal, but does the retract of a charismatic character, a anti-hero with charisma of a hero, a story which bring us to get enamored by the meter of the story. And the soundtrack? Damn straight, really flawless! A movie with Doors' music in the soundtrack already deserves my respect, and plus more than one, really impressive. Tom Hanks, really, embodies the character so exceptional! Very well directed too, might say in passing. I can't believe that I took so long to watch this film. I didn't know what I was losing. This movie is one of those which makes me remember why do I love so much movies.… Expand

This film is amazing. Tom Hanks was great in it and played the role perfectly. I think it also did a funny re-telling of some historical events. You cant help but love this film.

This is one of the few non-summer blockbusters that I love. Tom Hanks did an incredible job here. And this movie definitely deserved its Oscar for Best Picture.

A thought crossed my mind many years after viewing this picture: Forrest Gump cannot succeed as a sentimental message picture, because it's message is irresponsible. It is a message of ignorance through bliss, the idea that life would be inherently easier without our pesky brains and ideas. Hanks plays his role as best he could, but the film mistakes a remarkably sad existence for a happy one.

This charming and wondrous film is hilarious and at the same time, touching. Exceptional cast.

If you've seen THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON (a life story made 14 years after this movie), think of that, then add some humor. I still don't see why this would win Best Picture, though...

First off, this is a 9.5 out of 10. It's also really good. Well acted most of the time. Also an unbelievable story, but some things in the story will sound just plain stupid. Still score and acting is great. Don't get me wrong this is a great film, but I just think shawshank redemption was better. Overall, great film. Highly recommend.

Tom Hanks Delivered the best performance of his career by portrying Forrest Gump. The idea of the movie was just amazing. "Run Forrest Run", this film was so inspirational, when I watched i couldn't believe it, I mean Forrest never stopped, we always had to do something, and he chased for things, he wasn't waiting for them to fall off the sky, so for me that was special. The Relationship of Forrest & Jenny, and they encounters after years and stuff like that gave a original flavour to the whole movie. The Directing was awesome, this was truly the best film that Robert Zemeckis ever made.… Expand

One of the most American movies ever made. A brilliant tale of the American Dream narrated by a simple man with simple pleasures. Hanks is at his stunning best here, and Zemeckis proved that he's more than just a technological wizard when it comes to making movies. A classic that deserves to be adored for decades to come.

You can reach everything if you only want to!
Emotional and funny at the same time. A Masterpiece in movie history that no one should miss to watch. 10/10 Points!

I hate this movie with all my life.

Wouldn't it have been better if Forrest had been shot to death in Vietnam? Too many good things happen to this righteous character. For those of us cynical and in need of any intensity, it's too hard on the brain to see this nitwit who you know nothing bad is going to happen to him, just the way more interesting characters around him.

For me this movie is just Tom Hanks. The story is there and it is fine, but everything depended on the 1st role actor. I hear often that is is easy for an actor to play an imbecil but I sure doubt that anyone could play it as well as Hanks. At first I did not find the character believable. It seemed to have Hanks in the wrong flick. After like 15minutes of dubbing I found myself totally submerged in the story. A young, stupid boy who somehow managed to live his life with honor and without hurting anyone else. Everything thanks to his mother who loved him so much. This movie sneaks up on us like we never seen it and a simple little chain of events becomes a huge story of a man and life and what it is all about. Serious, funny and dramatic at the same time.… Expand

One of the best movies of all time. A must-see. Tom Hanks is simply fantastic. Everyone must see this film once in their lives, it's a real masterpiece.

My favorite movie ever! Its simple, beautiful, happy, sad... Every thing together.
The story show how life cam be complex and simple at same time, i like it. I have fun with this movie.

This film has everything, love, conflict, drama, humor, unforgettable characters, an amazing script, revolutionary effects, funny moments, touching moments, values, teachings, Robert Zemeckis spectacular address the outstanding performance of Tom Hanks, was a overwhelming box office success, won the Oscar for Best Picture, is in Congress, is loved by millions of people around the world, what more could you want.… Expand

In my opinion, Forrest Gump is the greatest film in American history. It makes clear references to historical events, but seen through the eyes of a mentally-handicap man. I am a history buff, so I loved it. Forrest is such a likeable character and it makes it hard not to like him.

Forrest Gump is a truly remarkable film with a magnificent performance by Tom Hanks. The story is simple and when watching the film you will be taken on a journey into the life of a fascinating character. The film has a bit of everything humour, sadness, uplifting moments, great acting and a whole host of characters that you will not only care for, but also take an interest in aswell. Whilst we are all aware that Forrest Gump is not an intelligent man, by the end of the film you will realise what a remarkable person he is and will have an insight into the astonishing life that he led.… Expand

Great movie in every way from the actors to the story and the meaning behind the whole thing... A movie deffenatly worth watching if you havent yet...

This is my all-time favourite film. It shows how a man can make the best of his life no matter what struggles he goes through. It shows how all you need is one good friend. It is filled with heart-warming moments. The ending of the film really brings the story full-circle and doesn't leave you wondering "what if".

It has everything you could ever want in a movie. Friendship, adventure, silliness, romance. Forrest Gump is a fantastic American landmark we should look back on.

is a beautiful film where a man with IQ below 75,
politician, soldier, father, millionaire Lawnmower shows you that no matter your personality tells the president to be urinating, survives the Vietnam war and fellow looks like he hates going bye, millionaire and does not care, mowing works in a school and great father of his love of life and intelligent child. teaches us that if you have a default no matter just have to move on and succeed in life as well.… Expand

One of the best movies I've ever seen! Tom Hanks Performance is incredible. It made me look at some stuff in a whole new perspective. Forrest Gump is autistic and the way he sees life and understands it is so optimistic and different from what we see it like when he's sent with the army to Vietnam and the shooting and bombings begin he goes back to rescue everyone and he is like "Bubba is my best friend I had to make sure he was ok" most people wouldn't even have a thought like that and that what makes him so amazing. The movie is charming and fantastic, the actors are great, the scrip is fantastic... The movie created a great balance between the whole emotions: one scene I can find myself laughing so hard and the next crying or feeling sad. I highly recommend this movie to everyone! it's a movie you must watch.… Expand

You will cry tears of sadness. Tears of depression. Tears of hope. Tears of joy. Tears of optimism.. you will cry every possible way your tear ducts can cause, can make, and will do... God bless you Gump.. you lovable idiot..

This is a masterpiece! It makes you laugh and cry, but especially makes you think about how the dumbest people can make the difference. Tom Hanks proves that he's one of the greatest actors of all time as Forrest Gump proves he's the greatest hero in USA history.

A beautiful movie. Loved every single character in the movie and it gets real emotional as you progress through the movie. I could re-watch it infinite times and still shred a few tears and enjoy it.

People often mistake nostalgia for sentimentality, as is the case with Forrest Gump, which exudes nostalgia. It is also easy for the cynic to scoff at the manipulative innocence of such a character as Forrest Gump. However, its effectiveness is undeniable. Forrest overturns every cornerstone in modern American history and allows us to rediscover what a wonder it was to live in 20th century America. All the while, Forrest takes no sides, judges no one, and holds no grudges. Of course, this does not make him a saint, because he appears to not have the mental capacity for such actions. Consequentially, he only has the capacity to see things in terms of those he loves rather than those he hates. Ideologically, he is a simpleton, but can anyone argue with the tangible results? Half of the comedic irony lies in the fact the he survives and lives to tell his story, with no regrets, despite being "slow". The films power lies in notions of right and wrong. In that regard, Forrest is a reflection of those he loves, namely Jenny and his Momma, and they are the ones who influence him. Because those who influence him are benevolent, he turns out to be what we all wish we could be; a lover rather than a hater, candidly honest rather than a liar, all the time. It's tough to imagine a world where everyone always chooses the alternative to malevolent hatred and deception. Whether out of pure righteousness, or because his "Momma" told him, Forrest gives us a glimpse of at least a microcosm of that world through his actions, and it is an experience I will never forget.… Expand

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this movie.
No No, this is not movie; this is life and love... and stupid :D
this movie brougth my tears :(
I love you Forrest, Forrest Gump!
a beautiful beginning, and end the tragic and very beautiful.
the best movie for all times...
if you did not see it, See it!

"Mama says: Stupid is as stupid does."… Expand

"Forrest Gump" is just an epic movie that touches people throughout all ages and generations. The simplicity of this film is the main reason to love it. Everyone can lern something from this movie.

I think that this was a funny movie, and yet sentimental. I think that it was overall a well written and acted movie.

My all time favourite movie "forrest gump"... even as good as "dances with wolves" or other master pieces. This is the movie you can't watch every month or so. I did love it. Great Job.

I absolutely adored this film. It's very touching, and the makers of this film worked quite diligently for this film to prosper. A must-see film for the entire family.

INCREDIBLE!!!

Excellent....

Excellent....

It's 10 years old now, but still the best movie ever.

Everlasting Classic!

Brilliant touched me in so many ways !

One of, if not the most inspiring movie I have ever seen. Has everything you could ask for from a film and more.

This is without a doubt a fantastic film, but it shouldn't have won best picture ("Shawshank" should've).

Mean best eva, watch it every day.

Excellent portrayal of the times. Every emotion is represented.

Yesterday, I watched the movie again. I think it is the 7th time (or 8th). And everytime I notice something new. It is a masterpiece.

this movie is the best movie ever made. anyone that thinks otherwise can fight me because i will kick their dumb ass into oblivion.

Excellent....

This is the best movie ever. I think it should be given a 100 by the critics. The movie was amazing, and it will remain my favorite movie for a long time. I can imitate Forrest and Jenny. I love this movie!

One of my favs. Excellent actors and a very good story told in this movie. Makes you feel really good and makes you think a little about what's important in life.

My name is Forrest, Forrest Gump. Wonderful.

This movie is so good that I nearly know the whole movie, and its only good movies that I ever remember.

Most people just view this film as a comedy about a mentally challenged person. I think it's a story about human life and how to take a hold of it. Everyone around him thought they had a "destiny" to achieve something only to watch their ambitions disappear and bitterness sets in. Only Forrest sees life for the way it should be seen. To live everyday to its fullest without expecting anything from it other than the work you put into it. It's a redemption story for Lt. Dan and Jenny who thought they deserved better than what they got, all thanks to Forrest who helped them see life for it's beauty and spontaneousness (life is like a box of chocolates).… Expand

Can it be more overrated? Hanks lays up his performance as a dolt. When will people learn that playing a simpleton or disabled person is not always cause for accolades?

Hi simply love the film. i think we#re all a bit like Forrest. Remember: life is lika box of chocolates!!

Gump went for what came his way and caught his attention. Football!

A great movie! Tom Hanks is an exellent actor and his performance as playing disabled is very good. As we go through Gump`s life, we also go trough modern American history!

Good narration of the movie and an in depth feeling brought about in each character. The characters playing around had also been perfectly synchronized with Gump's life like Lt. Dan Taylor, a wonderful acting performance by Tom and Dan.

Just the very best movie ever made, apart from "The Godfather". Everybody rating it below 10 is not capable of understanding this movie.

A beautiful movie...by far the best i've seen yet... historically accurate (at least in most places) and has a great ending..though sad Everyone should watch this movie and give credit to its actors...especially Tom Hanks.

Simply the best acting performance in the history of filmmaking.

great great great, in English even more than in German.

I think that the people who dont like this movie arent really watching it like they should be. this movie brings together so much of what makes America, America. we have liberals and conservatives, good and bad, black and white, innocents and guilt, and that is what makes us who we are. by seeing our world through these views we find out who we are and what we believe in. so, if you don't like this movie, try watching it one more time and look for a deeper meaning.… Expand

it will be a sin to vote this movie any less than 10. Forrest Gump is a character any man on this earth can relate to. its a masterpiece of mankind's creation. there is not a single moment you will feel that you want to have a break while watching the movie. its filled with emotions, stupidity with humor and it touches the viewer's souls.

This captivating look at some of the most profound modern American history and pop-culture demonstrates a true storytelling experience, and expresses the idea that any one man can have a great impact on the world without the knowledge of doing so, and that intelligence is not a lack of wisdom, or of character, and if possible, the child-like innocence captured by Gump's obvious handicaps make him more of a compassionate and loving human being than any lying and big-headed member of society gifted with intelligence.… Expand

One of the worst films I have ever seen. Pretentious, melodramatic, overly-sentimental, and manipulative. An obvious Oscar/credibility bid. It makes me weep that so many people have fallen for it.

A great film. Forrest Gump's childlike attitude all through life is refreshing and funny 10/10 all the way

One of my favorite movies of all time! What an amazing story that is told which displays all of the joys, pains, and victories that Forrest's character has encountered throughout his life. What a beautiful story, one that I can watch over and over again. You really feel connected with Forrest's character.

This was an awful, ignorant, simpleminded movie. Tom Hanks delivered his least nuanced and one-note performance to date, and he won the Oscar! What a disgrace. This is a terrible film whose message is to conform; black panthers and hippies are evil. I hate this corny film.

Tom hanks has performed unspeakably well!

What a magical movie through the eyes of Forrest Gump. This is a phenomenon of a simple man who changed the world forever.

One Of The Greatest Movie and Greatest Book Adaptation ever. Certainly among the Top5 films of the past 2 decades.

The great one, incredible. The best performance ever for Tom Hanks.

Who needs standardized tests. If you liked this movie, you're a moron.

This movie i saw it for the first time a few weeks ago and me and my friend thought it was the best movie.

This is just about the ultimate feel good movie. It reminded me a lot of "its a wonderful life". Tom hanks is cast perfectly and the conviction and sincerity he brings to the part is amazing. Some people may say its a bit too sentimental, sure it is but the sentiment is controlled wonderfully by zemeckis. All in all u leave the theatre feeling gooey.

Brill!!!!!!!!

SImply BEST!

What can I say? I am a full-fledged Forrest Freak. I absolutely love this movie, and it's worthy of all the praise possible. Tom Hanks is amazing...everything about this movie is amazing. Never fails to make my side hurt, make me grab a box of tissues, or make me absolutely mesmerized at all the effort put in...and the final result. One of the greatest movies ever. I can't get sick of it. Get the DVD- kickass special features. :-)… Expand

More appropriately this ought to be called Forrest Dump. It's a human dog movie where we just can't stand to see Gumpy get hurt and so he doesn't. He spreads love and devotion, and everyone--from patriotic, disabled soldier to ex-hippie chick--just can't resist his good nature and learn oh so much from his chocolately wisdom. This brain candy will leave your cranium hollow. A movie for neo-liberals and neo-cons, for all the toothless gutless middle-of-the-roaders who may read this movie any way they want. How many movies do you know that has been so eagerly hogged by liberals and Pat Buchanan alike? Compare this to It's a Wonderful Life where an intelligent man has everything go wrong and has to face the dark night of the human soul, and it shows what a totally manipulative pile of caca this is. The happy ending in It's a Wonderful Life is earned thru agony and pain whereas the neverending happy events in Gump simply come his way because God loves and rewards good people. Right? … Expand

So mind-numbing, it's a travesty this film recieved the kind of adoration it did, and still does. The idea that great things are accomplished purely by chance, with no relationship to human will is horrific. Running away will bring you glory, you can escape Vietnam with nary a scrape, mental or physical, hippie boyfriend's are violent mysoginists. The film's lesson? Life teaches us nothing and you can achieve anything you want by doing and saying nothing because your luck and total ignorance to reality will get you by. What kind of crap is this?… Expand

Gump is a metaphor, not a representation of a real person (which would have been a total loser). Keep that in mind and the genius of this film is self-evident. Its only flaw is that it implies the retarded are blessed in ways unavailable to us fully-formed intelligent humans. Unfortunately that's true.

Oh my gosh Forrest Gump is my absolute favorite movie- i watch it every chance I get and it never gets old.

One of the greatest films I ever saw.. why is the "metascore" so low, look at the average user rating. :(

In my opinion,"Forrest Gump" is very influenced on me and be encouraged. It was great movie.

It's great!

So overbearingly sentimental, I couldn't get my own emotions in edgeways. A film to make audieces feel better about themselves instead of providing them any real insight or inspiration. Very well constructed though with a very good, sensitive performance from Tom Hanks.

This is unvarnish garbage. The original book was laugh-out-loud funny and had not a breath of sentimentality. How a good story got made into this pap, I'll never know. One telling example: Forrest's "tag line" in the book is "bein' an idiot's no box of chocolates." He was also a hulking giant who had the unfortunate habit of beating the hell out of people that hassled his friends and family. There's not the slightest resemblance to the weakling, saccharine sweet pustle with which Tom "I'm a serious acteur" Hanks subjects the viewer.… Expand

Very beautiful movie! Forrest Gump makes me laugh , cry and make reflexions about life. I love Tom Hanks since that movie!

I'm 12 and this movie kicked ass.

[***SPOILERS***] This movie was absolutely wonderful. It was funny at some points and really the only sad part was at the end when his wife, Jenny passes away and it's just him and his son. It sure made me cry. It was hard not to!

It's such a great movie!!and I have to write an english exam about it tomorrow!

One of the most aggravating things about "Forrest Gump" is how safe it is. It only goes to risky places in a way that anyone would find acceptable. For instance, it doesn't specifically name "AIDS" in the final scenes, and in one scene it uses the slur "coon" rather than the N word. "Forrest Gump" is, finally, an exercise in sugarcoating: It covers as much territory as possible in twentieth-century American history with the express purpose of being charming and unoffensive. (Finally, the seemingless pointless running sequences towards the end of the movie have purpose--as a symbol for the film's pointless adventures in decency.) This movie says that all the bad, the good, and even the totally neutral (remember the happy face shirts) could have been committed by someone completely good-hearted and innocent rather than by people with complex character. Shame!… Expand

Forrest Gump is such a good movie, showing emotion is embedded into everybody, even those who have low IQ-Forrest Gump.

Best movie I have seen. Tom Hanks does excellent job as an actor, but the best part of this movie is the way of telling the story. In addition the whole story tells something about the history of USA. This movie has everything.

It's the best movie I have ever seen!!!!