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If you read the label on a box of chocolates you'll know exactly what you're gonna get. Life isn't like that in Forrest Gump, however, which is one of the reasons why this movie divided appreciative audiences from hard-hearted critics like few others before it. Audiences responded to the Frank Capra-style sentimentality of this warm-hearted tale of a good ol' American boy making his way in the world without ever losing his pure and simple innocence. Critics, however, were made uneasy by the apparently reactionary subtext to the parallel lives of Forrest and his girlfriend Jenny. Her fate, contrasted with his, suggests a triumph for plain ol' American values over dangerous freethinking hippies and liberals. Whether the movie is just unadulterated sentiment or right-wing propaganda, one thing at least was acknowledged by all: that Forrest Gump displays all the craftsmanship of one of Hollywood's most inventive directors and features a central performance from an actor renowned for his total commitment to every role. Thanks to Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks, even the most cynical critic will find it hard not to shed at least one tear by the end of this undeniably engrossing movie. The soundtrack is great, too.
On the DVD: another good two-disc set gives fans of Gump and budding filmmakers alike plenty to enjoy. The anamorphic picture and Dolby Surround on Disc 1 do full justice to Zemeckis' vision, which is accompanied by two commentaries: one from the director, producer Steve Starkey and production designer Rick Carter, and another one from producer Wendy Finerman. Disc 2 has the usual making of documentary (30 mins), plus some neat featurettes on the production and sound design and the many special effects shots (including how they made Gary Sinise lose his legs). In addition there are some screen tests of Robin Wright and a very young Haley Joel (The Sixth Sense) Osment, plus trailers and a photo gallery. All in all this is a worthwhile package. --Mark Walker
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I won't bother reviewing the film itself as most of you know it by now and are simply here to consider upgrading from the dvd. So, is it worth the upgrade?...YES! The transfer for this 2 disc Blu-ray is great and easily on par with the recent Braveheart BD, if not better. There are a few white specks here and there (mostly towards the end of the film) but certainly nothing to detract you from enjoying it. Colours and black levels are also great, and there's a lot of clear detail in most scenes. On the whole Forrest Gump looks fantastic in high definition. This BD also contains brand new extras - all in HD - as well as the original dvd extras. The new HD extras amount to over 2 hours of new material - which is very welcome. The centrepiece is the "An evening with Forrest Gump" extra which clocks in at almost an hour. This features the director Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise and screenwriter Eric Roth talking to an audience at a university just this year (2009). Overall this is an excellent package and well worth getting, especially for the price.
21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This superb film is the definition of irony, this film has it all through. Forrest Gump a man with learning difficulties, who is gentle, kind and loyal. Traits that are not universally found in people. He first came across the other all to common adverse side of the human character cruelty; when alighting on the school bus for the first time - this seats taken - its taken - this seats taken. Until after walking the gauntlet, while wearing callipers strapped on his legs, a little voice said "you can sit here if you want". She was to become his life long friend Jenny.
Fate bestowed on him another gift, after being taunted and pelted with stones, Jenny shouted "run Forrest run". [Forrest] "And do you know - I could run like the wind", (callipers flying off ). His running took him through college, they had to stop him - after scoring a touchdown - running out of the end zone and straight out of the stadium.
Then Into Vietnam he meets Buba who becomes his good friend, and the compassionate street wise and dry Lieutenant Dan. Their unit gets ambushed, Forrest's automatic supreme act of heroism and selflessness, he extracts his fellow comrades. Forrest was awarded America's highest medal for valour and courage. The Medal of Honour - and could not have gone to a more deserving man. It was well suited in Forrest. He later meets up with Lieutenant Dan, whose life is transformed from cynical depressive, to reconciliation with life, and life was worth living through his friendship in Forrest. Smile when you see the situations he gets himself into. Feel empathy and sorrow when he's cruelly treated. If you have a heart of granite this film will not effect you. If you have a trace of humility - it will get you where it really counts, right in the heart. The music all through the movie was a outstanding and also made and set the film.
Stella acting and great scene performances from Gary Sinese - Lt Dan Taylor, Mykelti Williamson - Bubba and Tom Hanks
Brilliant very moving film
Fate bestowed on him another gift, after being taunted and pelted with stones, Jenny shouted "run Forrest run". [Forrest] "And do you know - I could run like the wind", (callipers flying off ). His running took him through college, they had to stop him - after scoring a touchdown - running out of the end zone and straight out of the stadium.
Then Into Vietnam he meets Buba who becomes his good friend, and the compassionate street wise and dry Lieutenant Dan. Their unit gets ambushed, Forrest's automatic supreme act of heroism and selflessness, he extracts his fellow comrades. Forrest was awarded America's highest medal for valour and courage. The Medal of Honour - and could not have gone to a more deserving man. It was well suited in Forrest. He later meets up with Lieutenant Dan, whose life is transformed from cynical depressive, to reconciliation with life, and life was worth living through his friendship in Forrest. Smile when you see the situations he gets himself into. Feel empathy and sorrow when he's cruelly treated. If you have a heart of granite this film will not effect you. If you have a trace of humility - it will get you where it really counts, right in the heart. The music all through the movie was a outstanding and also made and set the film.
Stella acting and great scene performances from Gary Sinese - Lt Dan Taylor, Mykelti Williamson - Bubba and Tom Hanks
Brilliant very moving film
19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie is nothing short of amazing.
I watched it when it first came out and i was twelve years old and it made me think about life in a whole different light.
Tom Hanks turned in an award winning performance and the story of Forest Gump's life touched right to the heart.
The things he saw, through the eyes of the most innocent and genuine man that could ever exist, and the things he experienced were truly amazing and captivating.
I forgot about time whilst caught up in this film and felt all warm and fuzzy when if finished.
Pease buy this film and treasue it, it is one of the best movies ever made and stories ever told. It may be some time, if ever, we the public, are treated to such a deserving movie worth our time and money. unlike most movies these days that are void of any story and interest, Forest Gump is bursting at the seems with humour, sadness (a simple fact of life) and 100% talent.
Buy it, keep it, and watch it over and over again.
I watched it when it first came out and i was twelve years old and it made me think about life in a whole different light.
Tom Hanks turned in an award winning performance and the story of Forest Gump's life touched right to the heart.
The things he saw, through the eyes of the most innocent and genuine man that could ever exist, and the things he experienced were truly amazing and captivating.
I forgot about time whilst caught up in this film and felt all warm and fuzzy when if finished.
Pease buy this film and treasue it, it is one of the best movies ever made and stories ever told. It may be some time, if ever, we the public, are treated to such a deserving movie worth our time and money. unlike most movies these days that are void of any story and interest, Forest Gump is bursting at the seems with humour, sadness (a simple fact of life) and 100% talent.
Buy it, keep it, and watch it over and over again.
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Best Picture Oscar winners are like a box of chocolates.....
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This Blu-ray came promptly (within 5 days) sealed and brand new.
I couldn't have asked for a better service, the postage was very fast.
I couldn't have asked for a better service, the postage was very fast.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. D. B. Haines
One Of The Best
Just about as good as it gets. Excellent Blu Ray and a must for all Blu Ray collectors. Very good extra features especially the commentry's. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lawrie
Still running strong
Added to my ever incresing BD collection simply because it remains one of my all-time greats. The DVD is such a good transfer that it was going to be hard to beat. Read more
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hi people im not reviewing this film cause i brought it off amazon im reviewing cause this film is outstanding!i just wanted to let buyers know how great this film is. Read more
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