FIRST TIME WATCHING Forrest Gump (1994) Movie Reaction

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[@roycevannorman6632]

Gary Sinise (Lt. Dan) after this movie became very involved with helping disabled veterans, which he still does to this day.

[@loupgarou-dj3tm]

He does charity shows with his band, The Lieutenant Dan Band, among a lot of other good things.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

This is a perfect case of Tropic Thunder's "I don't read the script, script reads me"

[@callmeshaggy5166]

Also it seems to go extremely overlooked that by the end Lt. Dan is engaged to presumably a Vietnamese woman, completing his redemption of accepting peace & life over war & death, beyond just getting new legs and thanking Forrest.

[@willielarimer7170]

@Call me Shaggy you are so right, Lieutenant Dan's was saved twice by Forrest, once in Vietnam, then saved him from his self destructive behavior by being a friend and getting him on his boat

[@stevejoshua9536]

@@callmeshaggy5166 The fact that the woman Lt Dan married happened to be an Asian had nothing to do with anything, especially since Lt Dan had no need of, nor did he seek, any such redemption for his honorable role as a soldier. Lt Dan simply did what his country called him to do, and he performed his job with distinction & with honor, and to imply anything else would disparage all of our brave veterans.

[@PowerDiva]

That moment at the end when Forrest asks is he smart... it's so important, not just because it's such a sad emotional reaction for us to hear it. But it's also the first time we see Forrest acknowledge that he is slow. The entire movie Forrest's simple mind just takes things as they come and we kind of assume that he doesn't know how he is... in that moment when he asks Jenny about little Forrest, we realize he does. He's known all his life, he has just made a conscious choice not to let it weigh him down. I think that moment speaks volumes about his character.

[@mckrackin5324]

The first time in his life he'd seen his IQ as a disability but only because he was terrified he'd passed it on. But yeah, he had always known.

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

Well he acknowleged it after he asked Jenny to marry him. He said he is not a smart man but he knows what love is. That was almost as powerful as that line about Forrest Jr.

[@johnLennon255]

The entire movie he was called dumb, I think he knew

[@noxteryn]

It's not the first acknowledgement, though. The first one happens in the scene with the prostitutes, where Forrest says "Dan didn't like to be called a cripple, just like I didn't like to be called stupid". Dan IS physically disabled. Through this comparison, Forrest is shown to understand that he DOES have a cognitive disability, which is why being called stupid hurts him so much. For me, the interesting part about the scene you're talking about is that Forrest was smart enough to understand that his condition could be hereditary.

[@mckrackin5324]

@@noxteryn The narration happens decades after the story though. I don't like to be called stupid. That doesn't mean I'm acknowledging my lack of intelligence as a disability. Yes, he always knew he wasn't as smart as most people but he never saw it as a disability until the moment he thought he might have passed it on to another person.

[@Mantis_Toboggan_MD.]

When Jenny says to Forrest that "You don't even know what love is Forrest" it's actually Jenny who never knew what love was. The first man in her life who was supposed to love her (her father) beat/molested her and that childhood trauma then defined her relationship with men and that is what she associated with what "love" was

[@ljbimoore]

100% agree.

[@znk0r]

That's why her repeated advice to Forest and solution to everything was "RUN"

[@willielarimer7170]

I remember Forrests reply to Jenny, I may not be a smart man, but I do know what love is

[@zacharythomasrobertson8471]

Correct, until the end when she's on her deathbed and realizes the love she'd overlooked. That's why her final words in the movie are "I love you." Very tragic, but at least she found it in time to share some moments of happiness.

[@funkyjbass7762]

Yes, she has a powerful arc in this movie. probably the most of any character. Think of that now, Jenny and Lt. Dan have the most complete character arcs, where Forrest himself actually doesn't. Happy to be explained to why I am wrong, but his character is pretty much a constant so that Jenny and Dan could go through the tribulations they do and come out of it better developed.

[@shouryu]

I have to choke back tears, too, whenever Forrest asks, "Is he smart, or is he like me?" I could watch this movie 100 times, and it's always a gut punch when he says that. I think most of us growing up in the 90s, seeing this movie, assumed that Jenny had contracted HIV; wouldn't find out until later that it was actually Hepatitis C, which, similarly to HIV, could be contracted through needle sharing.

[@SPPTA]

Every time

[@willielarimer7170]

The other scene that will tear my heart out, is when Forrest is at Jenny's grave telling her how much he misses her and how proud he is of little Forrest, just writing this and thinking about it chokes me up

[@msdarby515]

And... when he says, "I miss you, Jenny." I still have that lump in my throat.

[@mckrackin5324]

Actually, a script was leaked of the sequel that never happened. It was HIV and the next movie was to be about Forest Jr being born HIV positive and having to deal with that in his young adult years. I'm really glad the movie never happened. I feel it would have ruined this masterpiece.

[@singingwolf3929]

"Choke back" hell, I just let them fall.

[@tylerpaschall4363]

As an American Southerner, I can say that the most historically accurate part of this movie is that we will sit next to a complete stranger and tell our life story. Seriously, I've done it to two people this month and it's happened to me about five. That's just part of being in the south

[@iwatchyoutube6539]

25:56 "Sometimes, I guess there just aren't enough rocks." Most powerful line in the film to me.

[@ImPhenom]

I agree, most people overlook that line but it is so powerful

[@RonniePickaring]

Powerful line. The bit that always gets me is when he asks if his kid is smart or like him. Beautiful powerful hard hitting film that hits you in the feels.

[@campagnollo]

You got to give credit how Tom Hanks narrates about Jenny’s dad. He makes it so innocent and well intended, yet the creep factor skyrockets.

[@davidward9737]

I give it to the screenwriters writing it that way. But I do give it to Hanks on his delivery as a actor

[@LeviBulger]

You mean the writing, but yeah Tom Hanks did a great job being completely oblivious to the context of situations

[@intodaysepisode...]

I LOVE how his mother empowers him the entire movie! She knew this world was ugly and she made sure to fill him with love ❤

[@NeckCS2]

The single best delivered line in all of film history in my opinion, and it isn't even a full sentence, is when Forrest meets his son and says, "Is he smart or is he-". The way Tom Hanks delivers that line carries SO MUCH WEIGHT and it crushes me every single time. That was Forrest's first thought after getting over the awe of his son's beauty was whether or not he is seen as smart or stupid. Hanks starts to tear up while he says it, the sigh of relief after hearing he IS smart because he knows his son isn't gonna have to go through what he went through his whole life. It's phenomenal.

[@rickstanford2180]

This movie has a special meaning for people my age (76). I live through all of those historical events. I entered the University of Alabama the year after George Wallace stood in the school house door and I saw that young lady on campus. I am a Vietnam veterans so I lived that as well. I grew up with Elvis Presley, I was in high school when Kennedy was assassinated. The movie was entertaining for all ages, but for those of us who lived it, it was more than just a movie.

[@rickardroach9075]

Thank you for being one of the few reactors (sadly) _not_ hating on Jenny. You are so sweet!

[@ryanberman5314]

I think most people hate jenny until their second or third watch. It's kinda hard to understand unless you been through trauma yourself

[@mastixencounter]

@@ryanberman5314 its not hard to understand at all

[@randall-king]

@@mastixencounter​​⁠I agree. I was around 18 when the movie came out, and I got it. What we have today are more and more people who lack charity for others. Despite what they spew forth about “tolerance”, our society is less tolerant of flaws in others and is very quick to condemn.

[@hmp01]

@@randall-king how does that excuse her from saying to forest "you don't know what love is"? or running away from him not once. we didn't see her run away from those other dudes and everyone in life experienced some sort of a trauma jenny sucks even after 20th watch. didn't tell him about his son for years

[@randall-king]

@@hmp01 what excuses it is charity. Same as any of your sins or my sins. “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” (I Peter 4:8)

[@sisterdebmac]

Even if Forrest has a "low" I.Q. by the book, he has incredibly high emotional intelligence. And he's a savant at most anything he tries because he takes direction well, and he doesn't quit. The only thing he really lacks is guile. You said it yourself, he is pure (of heart).

[@daz_n]

You showed such wonderful empathy for Jenny and what she had been through. The story told from her perspective would make a for an incredible tragedy.

[@LukeMaynard]

I just love that not long after Lt. Dan says "when you're a captain, I'll be your first mate," he thinks it's so absurd that he says something like "maybe then we'll be astronauts." When he finally comes to Forrest's wedding, and Forrest talks about his new legs, he just smiles and says, "the same kind they got on the Space Shuttle." That's a nice subtle callback to his throwaway comment--even improbable things do happen in their own way. But also does SO many things: (1) First, it gives us another cultural time marker, so we know when exactly this is happening. This is important so we know that Jenny's mystery virus probably IS HIV picked up from her wild and self-destructive lifestyle. (2) Next, it brings the film full-circle to the very first moments we see of Forrest. Forrest doesn't talk about God much; he doesn't even really seem to understand church when he goes. But he talks about God in relation to Lt. Dan making his peace with God, and he tells a lady on the bench that some people say miracles don't happen every day, BUT THEY DO, and he tells about the day he burst out of his braces and learned to run. For Forrest, the day the metal comes off his legs is the day he's healed. For Lt. Dan, the day the metal goes ON his legs is the day he's healed. Even if they're prosthetics, there's a more important healing that has taken place inside. (3)Not really part of this movie itself: but Tom Hanks was already an A-List actor when this movie was made. He had won the Best Actor Oscar the year before for "Philadelphia," and I think he might be one of the few people to win 2 Best Actors back-to-back. But it was the movie that put Gary Sinise on the map--he was mainly a theater guy before this with only a couple of screen acting credits. And the very next thing he did was star in Apollo 13 with Tom Hanks. So there's a lucky connection there that makes me smile and think of Lt. Dan every time I see Apollo 13.

[@blastingweevil2968]

the best thing about the movie was how they managed to insert tom hank's character into all the historic tv coverage and events from the past, some really good writing and even better acting make this still today a great film to watch.

[@damon6126]

I enjoyed your reaction but I think I enjoyed your final thoughts on the movie even more. Thank you for this great reaction. I loved that you caught on to some of the "big events" in American history recognizing things that other reactors (especially younger folks) don't catch. I laughed and dabbed at a few tears right along with you. I can't wait for your next video. All my best to you.

[@chrisg9196]

I like how the plot rolls out in the opposite arrangement of a theme paper. In a theme paper, you state you thesis and prove it in the body of the text. In this movie, the proofs of the theme are given from start to finish, then the theme is given when Forest is at Jenny's grave sight. The entire movie is summarized with Forest's rhetorical Q and A with Jenny. Forest wondered if Momma or Lt. Dan was correct: do we all have a destiny or are we floating around on a breeze? Forest concludes, "I think it's both...happening at the same time." Then you can recall all the events in Forest's life are an mix of divine intervention and free-will choices by Forest. Beautifully poetic.

[@msdarby515]

Beautifully stated.

[@gk5891]

Everyone has their own taste, but this is on my 100 best films list. I appreciate your attitude about Jenny, so many people really dislike her instead of hurting for her pain and the way it is destroying her life.

[@nathan8590]

I agree. Jenny is a tragic and sympathetic character. I cry for her every time I watch this movie. When she runs into the field and asks Forrest to pray with her, it's heartbreaking.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

"I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is" "He was gonna be a shrimp boat captain, but instead he died right there by that river in Vietnam", "Momma had got the cancer and died on a Tuesday", "Is he smart or is he..." Forrest's lines aren't deep, or poetic. But Tom Hanks delivers them so perfectly that they grab your heart.

[@chrisskaw1597]

No other actor could have portrayed Forrest Gump half as well as Tom Hanks. He is, and always has been, an amazingly gifted actor with an innate ability to connect to people.

[@glenncabacungan9269]

That nice young man who taught Forrest how to dance has just been reunited with his daughter.

[@msdarby515]

😭😭😭😭😭 I wasn't ready for that punch!

[@MikeBronson515]

People always misunderstand the Lt. Dan scene on the hospital floor. The response is always “you’re alive…you should be grateful) He just lost entire whole platoon. Men he was responsible for. It weighs heavy

[@richcarrCCC]

You are so good at this. Just being you. I have been watching movie reactors on YT since just before Covid. I have sampled dozens and have been fortunate to come across a few of the "Good ones". Finding your channel, especially the timing, after so many disappointing ones, is awesome, a blessing. Thanks so much. I wish you the very best in this endeavor and am looking forward to watching more of your work.

[@jonreeder798]

23:52 you know alot of people miss that point that old lady didn't think he was telling the truth until she saw the picture of him and Dan on the cover of Forbes. Lol a joke that gets overlooked

[@mrshimmy1999]

After so many years I have finally come to appreciate the scenes with Forrest impacting history. It shows that you don't have to be smart or to do great things to impact history.

[@todderickson2435]

Great reaction Evie. The performance that Tom Hanks puts on in the scene when he finds out that little Forrest is his son is an absolute master class in non-verbal communication. He says SO much with his facial expressions while barely saying a word.

[@AlbertKekstein]

25:50 exactly FINALLY a reactor who doesnt just hate on Jenny.

[@vincentkrommenhoek7431]

Damn right. It allways irritates me if somebody doesn't understand Jenny's childhood and how damaging this is for most of her life.

[@TfuckyoutubeC]

@@vincentkrommenhoek7431 i mean... having a messed up childhood doesn't give you a pass to be one of the worst villains of all time... she spends the whole movie being a whore, getting abused, doing drugs, contracts AIDs, THEN sleeps with forrest, probably gives him AIDs, has his kid who definitely has AIDs, then we're like, supposed to forgive her because she's like "hey forrest now that you have a fortune in apple stock and your own corporation and you've become a hero etc etc, yeah i guess i'll marry you and die so you can raise our son"... and why didn't she call him sooner? she calls him when the kid is like 9 years old right before she's about to die! she couldn't stand to be forrest's wife through the pregnancy or the birth or the first decade, but if she's a few weeks from death, i guess that's when she's willing to be with forrest. the reason why everyone hates on jenny is because she deserves to be hated, objectively. off screen a couple years later you just have to assume forrest and forrest jr are dead from AIDs directly from jenny's actions because they didn't realize what AIDs even was back then, a death sentence (there's treatments now, but nah, when this came out when i got a little older i was like, wtf? that's called manslaughter in my state) can someone tell me why jenny as a character deserves any kind of forgiveness or leniency from the audience for all her terrible, selfish choices that last all the way to the point of weeks/months before her death in her 30's? a lifetime of selfish, destructive decisions and we're supposed to be like, "oh but it's okay because she's a woman and she was molested when she was a girl so she gets to be the absolute devil" lol.

[@douggetchess4732]

Great reaction. Great incorporation of commentary without missing dialog. Also, you included the cut into "Running On Empty" which really hit me hard at the time. I was 28 then, and I think it resonates best with those in their 20s (although the history references most younger generations won't get) It is during that 20-30 age range you are trying to come to terms with the really complex levels of life, which is what forest does. This movie made me look at life a bit differently, and I believe everyone should see it before they are 25.

[@bonniehendel2291]

Stay in the flow of life, in the moment, following your excitement and your life will roll out in front of you. Forrest is a zen master.

[@janabraam7963]

This movie has so many historical references that you may not get because you are so young. When Jenny was a hippie, Forrest punched her boyfriend, who was a member of the Black Panther Party, which was a controversial group back in the day. Plus Forrest, a soldier speaking at a freedom rally is why the army officers unplugged the microphones. It was a time of mixed emotions & actions back in those days. Jenny had either Hep C or HIV, which became prevalent in that time period & they had no name for it or a cure. I agree with you about the storytelling. It made me feel like I was sitting on that bench with Forrest, waiting for the bus. I feel like Jenny didn't feel like she was good enough for Forrest. He was a sweet, honest, loyal & pure man. Too bad those qualities aren't in more people. The world would be a much better place. I really enjoyed your reaction to this movie.❤☮

[@neil2444]

I agree with your analysis of the film. I think the point of the film was to show Jenny, despite being smart, made all the wrong choices while Forrest Gump, despite being "stupid", made all the right ones. Decisions in life aren't complicated when you have your priorities straight, nor should they be. On an unrelated note, what this film does really well is interweave drama scenes with comedy scenes. It ultimately serves to endear you to the protagonist all the more.

[@xtinkerbellax3]

It's more complicated than making the right choices or priorities, Jenny's choices were trauma driven.

[@merchillio]

Jenny was running away from life, Lt Dan fought against life. Forrest did like the feather and went wherever life took him.

[@lordwalker71]

The older blonde girl on the school bus in the red and white dress is Toms daughter Elizabeth. Tom based Forrest’s accent on the kid who played him as a kid because he was from that area of Alabama, the kid who played him was only ever in this movie and ended up going into the army after high school. There was going to be a sequel where Forrest was raising his son who contracted aids from Jenny and he was going to meet Princess Diana and be near be near the Oklahoma bombing and other 90’s events but the script showed up either the day before or the day after 9/11 and Tom and the director decided the movie had no meaning anymore so didn’t make it. Actor Kurt Russell did the voice of Elvis because he had played Elvis in a movie already. The author tried to deny that Jenny had aids but that scene took place in the early 80’s when aids was starting to be a thing and doctors didn’t know what it was at first and as I said about the sequel that was never made Forrest junior had aids from Jenny.

[@DaleKingProfile]

The reason no sequel was made is because the studio screwed the author out of getting paid. He was supposed to get a percentage of the profits but the studio can manipulate the books to say there was no profit despite being one of the highest grossing films. He sued and settled for an undisclosed amount.

[@DaleKingProfile]

The movie leads you to believe it was AIDS but in the book it was hepatitis C

[@robboyce3698]

There is a deleted science where he gets involved with police dogs during a Martin Luther King march it’s just as funny as the rest of the historic scenes.

[@mandisanders40]

Jenny is the same actress who plays Princess Buttercup in "The Princess Bride". Another great movie. This was a great reaction. I'll check out more! Thanks!

[@gregyear201]

Evie, I subscribed. You are refreshing. I absolutely enjoyed your reaction. You let the movie and characters breath. I especially loved your final thoughtful analysis. The best I’ve seen from a reactor for this movie. We learned a lot from Forest and we learned a lot from you.

[@neilfreedman2537]

Lovely reaction Evie. one of the best assessments of Jenny I've seen. 'Sometimes I guess there just aren't enough rocks', is my favourite line from the movie - gets me every time.

[@johncourtright1632]

"Is he smart or is he..." I could tell that hit you hard Evie. Me too, every time. Lovely reaction. As for film recommendations, I would suggest "Arrival", an excellent movie with a great cast, led by Amy Adams (Best Actress-National Board of Review), Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. If it's time for a romance movie or two, you should react to "Meet Joe Black" (with Brad Pitt, Claire Forlani, and Anthony Hopkins), and/or "The Lake House" (with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock) and/or "About Time" (with Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams). All well-acted and interesting love stories with a twist.

[@Steelburgh]

Omg yes! Arrival is top 5 all time for me. Criminally underwatched and underappreciated. An absolute masterpiece. As a parent to young kids who makes his living in communication, I love it on so many levels.

[@bradsouthers7476]

In the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors program where Sally Field was recognized, Tom Hanks was one of the presenters. When he walked out onto the stage and turned to start his speech, he looked up to her in the balcony and said in his best Forrest Gump voice, "Hi Momma."

[@parttimesaint3165]

Fantastic reaction! I cry every time I watch this movie, especially when I see good reactors having fun and rolling with the emotions.

[@ollie511]

Hey PartTimeSaint! Forrest Gump is 1 of those movies that never gets old for me! Whenever I watch it, I just find that it is SO engaging and well-acted that it feels like it is a quick watch even though the movie is almost 2 1/2 hours long. I also love that it has moments that most people can relate to on an Emotional level. For me Personally, I often connect with this movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZbin channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. Aside from matching song lyrics with movie scenes, my intention with the video was to try and create something unique. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOQpHyfg6aBj8k If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, PartTimeSaint! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

[@diwe9984]

For me, after all these years, still one of the, if not the most impressive film, for me personally!

[@michaelholt3222]

Excellent, excellent film! I remember when this was released to theaters, and ppl weren't sure what the story was about, everyone was pleasantly surprised, Tom Hanks definitely deserved his second oscar for this role, thank you for reacting to this cinematic masterpiece, I am very glad you enjoyed it, and loved watching you enjoy this, take care, and hope to see more of your content...👍👍👍👍👍

[@MoMoMyPup10]

The chain of events is amazing. If it weren't for the boys chasing him he wouldn't have ran onto Alabama's field, wouldn't have met the president/signed up for the Army/met Bubba/started a shrimping business.... and so on. He went with the flow of life and always pushed forward no matter what, except for Jenny; she had him at "you can sit here if you want", and nothing she could do would change that.

[@sharonjoan1970]

I always read comments before watching FG reactions because it makes me so angry the Hate Jenny receives. I really enjoyed your reaction and you've earned a Subscriber. Thank You! Your closing thoughts on Jenny, I teared up at your compassion, understanding and empathy ❤❤❤Looking forward to checking out your other reactions.

[@brianbalcer]

As an overall package, this is probably my favorite movie ever. I remember watching it in the theatre when it first released and could hear people crying all over the place at the end.

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome reaction, love this movie so much. It's definitely a timeless classic. Tom hanks is unbelievably great and can make you laugh and then suddenly bring you to tears 😭

[@XwolfXXangelX]

👍You get it.. why Jenny the way she is. Not many reactors didn't and hated her.

[@3DJapan]

If you didn't know, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a real restaurant chain that opened after the movie. I've never been in one but I walked past one when I was in California last year.

[@nielgregory108]

It's overpriced crap.

[@3DJapan]

@@nielgregory108 They're usually in touristy places like the one in Orlando is in Universal Studios City Walk, so I don't expect fine dining.

[@DavidStebbins]

Great reaction! From Elvis to AIDS (or Hep C) Forrest Gump is the story of a generation, chronicling the historical events, the music, the fads, the traumas, and the philosophical questions we struggled with. I always enjoy seeing which touchstones are recognized and which have mostly faded from memory these days.

[@graciefolden2359]

Beautiful reaction. It's so refreshing to see a younger person get the old references and have knowledge of past cultural events that occurred long before they were born, once again beautiful reaction 👌

[@woodysthoughts4032]

It's good to see you branch out from the narrow scope of what you've reacted to so far. Congratulations.

[@KevinHollisWI]

The best idea of this movie, for me atleast, was the fact that he never asked for anything. He just let life guide him and whatever happens, happens. I feel that most people want and expect thing in life so most try to force things in their life. Life is a journey, sit back and just enjoy the ride. We don’t have to always be the driver. ❤❤

[@guitar_noodle]

Well, he asked Jenny to Marry him. The one thing he asked for but didn’t get, at first. Although as he went with the flow as he usually does, Jenny asked him.

[@mattjamison484]

When Forrest cries at Jenny's grave, "He's so smart.." it jerks the tears right out of my face.

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

One of the best movies ever. He was a good man and that led to making great decisions. Being smart unfortunately does not equal being good.

[@TheNighthhawk]

In the book Jenny die of Hep C. The blond girl, when he was getting on the bus, and told him he could not sit there, is Tom Hanks daughter, and the running was done by his brother.

[@charlesfitzgerald9631]

Unreal that Forrest, Shawshank & Pulp Fiction all came out in the same year !

[@russgunter3834]

I rank this as one of my all time favorites. It has it all. When he talks to Jenny under the tree I have to hold back every darn time. He loved her his whole life and finally got to be with her, then loses her.

[@robertsanssouci2093]

When you flipped off the guy getting on the bus I was like “same”!

[@imdguin]

Great reaction to a great movie! Next, go back to the beginning of the '90's for Tom Hanks. Check out Joe Versus the Volcano(1990)

[@raoskidoo15]

What ? Just saw your patreon and you are french Canadian ? I would have never guessed it ! This is one of my favorite movies and your reaction was excellent ! I was going to suggest the Green mile but you have already watched it :)

[@eviereacts]

Québécoise et fière!! merci 😋

[@ryanhill48]

@@eviereacts hey I have a request for a movie anaconda and wearing gloves

[@duanebidoux6087]

I've watch so many reaction vids to Forrest Gump--I believe you are the first to realize that he was witnessing the break in at the Watergate Hotel that eventually led to Nixon's resignation.

[@omegashinra7672]

Could see exactly when this film got its claws right into you, during the Vietnam stuff. This film is amazing, Tom Hanks is amazing. You should react to more films like this, this was super fun to watch.

[@bigdream_dreambig]

Problem is, there aren't "more films like this." 🙂

[@AubreySciFi]

The Forest Gump movie was based on a novel. A second novel was written (which continues his story through the 80's and 90's), but for some reason, a movie adaptation of it was never done. (Which is a shame, because there's some great stuff in the sequel novel.)

[@stephenlackey5852]

When Forrest says, “Is he smart, or… is he… [pats chest]?” Gets me every time 😢

[@mckrackin5324]

It was heart wrenching when he asked if Forest Jr was smart because it was the first time in his life that he saw his IQ as a disability because he was terrified he'd passed it on.

[@oreopithecus]

Thank you for this reaction. Because of some biographical parallels, this film is magical for me, but I can only watch it with company.

[@schmeevo1]

"the head tilt. Love that nuance. Watched many reactions to this movie and finally someone caught it. Great reaction. Ever seen Borat, Pulp Fiction or The Big Lebowski? worth a reaction. Thanx!

[@L3onOfKings]

I think when Jenny was up on the ledge when she almost slipped and then got back down, it seems that was the 'wake-up call' she needed to get herself sorted and healed. The next time we see her she is working as a waitress - a sign she has taken a different path from her drug/escape stage of her life. That's when she returns to her home town and sleeps with Forrest. She obviously felt like she was healed enough to be able to start a family of her own and has taken a more wholesome path in life. Unfortunately her past caught up with her. Forrest spent the movie running to where he was going in life, Jenny spent the movie running away from her life. It's definitely one of the greatest films ever made.

[@subitman12]

There is a Bubba Gump restaurant chain if you are ever interested. It's decent and with a friendly atmostphere. I look forward to your next reaction.

[@bobblebardsley]

Can't see it already in the comments but I *think* after they cast Michael Conner Humphreys as the young Forrest, Tom Hanks imitated Humphreys' accent and that's where adult Forrest's accent comes from.

[@davidmc1489]

Love this movie...glad ya gave it a viewing...definately gets ya in the feels...

[@LChav]

One thing people don't talk about is the feather and its significance. When they hide in the field, Jenny prays for God to turn her into a bird so she can fly away. The feather and the birds represent Jenny becoming a bird and flying away. She finally escaped her demons. Loved the reaction.

[@ollie511]

Hey Luis Chavez! Forrest Gump is a movie that when I saw it at a younger age, I did Not understand how Jenny was also "running" but Not in the literal sense like Forrest did. I guess the contrast between Jenny's path and Forrest's path is what makes this story so special! For me Personally, I often connect with this movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZbin channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. Aside from matching song lyrics with movie scenes, my intention with the video was to try and create something unique. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOQpHyfg6aBj8k If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, Luis Chavez! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

[@LChav]

@@ollie511 I will most definitely check it out.

[@LChav]

@@ollie511 checked it out just now. Left a comment for you there. Great job! Definitely need to hear more from that band.

[@davehazel5632]

Hey Evie, If you like Tom Hanks, you've got to watch r Saving Private Ryan (If you haven't seen it already). I loved your Green Mile reaction. Another great movie is Jojo Rabbit or Only The Brave. I loved your reaction to this movie. Keep up the good reactions.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Both Tom Hanks and Jim Carrey ruled the 90s in movies… Tom Hanks for drama and Jim Carrey for comedy

[@philmullineaux5405]

From the time he did, Bachelor party, Splash, and Big, he was unstoppable!

[@n0tk0sher]

Oh man, I want people to react to those, Splash especially.

[@PaiMei667]

It is the most beautiful film ever made.

[@obenohnebohne]

I agree, this is a great movie. Love Tom Hanks’ performance.

[@CanadaDan]

Loved your reaction. This is a classic movie

[@jaydisqus3353]

Tom Hanks spent time learning the cadence and speech patterns of the child Forrest.

[@Soundhypno]

Great raction Evie, would love to see you react to Field of Dreams..I think you would like it very much.

[@sjd5750]

A couple of things that stand out that a younger audience might not recognize, but are funny to us old fogies..Forrest tell's Jenny that they're sending him to Viet Nam. He says, "It's like a whole other country."..That's from a TV ad slogan for the state of Texas to promote tourism, back in the 70's.. They finish it with that line..Another was when he asks her if she has a "cough due to cold"..Another line from a (Vicks Vapo Rub? I think) ad in the 70's..Also, Forrest says to a Black Panther , "sorry for ruining your Black Panther Party" which is the Black Panthers official name. "Black Panther Party", which makes it a funny line, since it has a double meaning..Funny to us oldsters..There may be some others that I missed but they're all I got right now..Other boomers might have some more.

[@MulberryBuccaneer]

When Jenny realized she was pregnant with Forrest's child, it changed her life, for the better. ♥

[@TampaCEO]

The 1990s was the BEST decade for film. In fact 1994 gave us Forrest Gump and Shawshank Redemption. You also get Jurassic Park and about a dozen other greats. Enjoy the ride.

[@nsasupporter7557]

You’re forgetting quite a few… 1994 alone was FULL of smash hits… Ace Ventura: Pet Detective The Mask Dumb and Dumber Forest Gump Shawshank Redemption Pulp Fiction Natural Born Killers Speed Lion King Interview with the Vampire Legends of the Fall… all of those came out in 1994

[@thorbeorn4295]

8:30 That shit always killed the hell out of me! Look at her face! LMAO

[@primemover1416]

I can't think of another movie that makes you laugh and makes you cry as much as Forrest Gump. (Guessing there may be some comments forthcoming with other movies that fit this criteria)

[@thetrapperest]

Forest knows he is "not smart". But his mom raised him in love, in acceptance. So when people call him stupid, he isn't offended that much. Because deep inside he just knows that being less smart then others is just as ok as being smart

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

" I'm home Mama. " " I know. "

[@fubar1217]

I need to stop watching these Forrest Gump reactions.....they always make my eyes sweat. Great reaction and comments at the end!

[@3DJapan]

"Bubba" would have been a better boat name since Bubba is the whole reason he had the boat.

[@keithmartin4670]

Almost a great name. Tradition is to name a boat after your “second best girl”, which he did if you count his mother as his best girl. Then again maybe it’s time to tweak that tradition.

[@TheToscanaMan]

The bird metaphor: The movie starts with a feather coming to Forrest and at the end (after Jenny dies) leaving him. Also, when leaving the tree where Jenny is buried Forrest sees a flock of birds land there. Twice we see Jenny looking to kill herself by either jumping off a bridge or off a building. Sort of flying. When we find out Jenny has been sexually abused by her father she prays with Forrest to become a bird and fly away. Interesting. Any other ones I missed?

[@omgbygollywow]

Did you watch "A League of Their Own" and "Road to Perdition"? Those are great Tom Hanks movies.

[@GrouchyOldBear7]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@adz_b]

A great film & a lovely reaction. Thank you for posting 😀👍👏🏻🇬🇧

[@msdarby515]

Forrest's speech at the Vietnam War protest, according to Tom Hanks: *“Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don’t go home at all. That’s a bad thing. That’s all I have to say about that.”*

[@fredkrissman6527]

That was a great movie reaction Evie; thanx! I thought that the film was implying that Jenny did die of AIDS... It was completely incurable for yrs after discovery, and the timeline fits. I often wonder how you young YTers can grok movies like this, with all their historical events, but you picked up on the Watergate right away!

[@rivera42johnson]

She died of hepatitis C per the story writer. Due to her drug use/dirty needles

[@callmeshaggy5166]

Yes it was hep C. With AIDS you can keep on living just fine if you keep your environment sterile, which Forrest would have been more than willing to accommodate.

[@graymouser6599]

Yes, in the written story it's Hep C, but I think in the movie, and the director says as much, that it's implied that it's AIDS. More for us as the audience because when the movie came out we were just starting to develop effective treatments for it. Up until then, it was very lethal. Also, there were treatments for Hep C even back then, which doesn't mean she couldn't die from it of course, but I think given the timeline, the audience, the fact that there were Hep C treatments (and it was not a virus that "they don't know anything about"), and the director, I think in the movie the implication is that she dies of AIDS.

[@rockerma1987]

​@@graymouser6599exactly, sir, in movie, HIV is most likely option.

[@halcromwell9030]

In the history of the Academy awards, only 2 actors have won back-to-back best actor oscar's, Spencer Tracy and Tom Hanks. Mister Hanks won for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.

[@davidludwig1492]

Thank you for watching this film.

[@msdarby515]

You are one of the very few people that gets that when Jenny came to stay with Forrest she was seriously depressed. He says that she didn't have anything to say and he did all the talking, and that she spent a lot of time in bed, just sleeping.

[@Bohemiahotrodandcustom]

Forrest wasn't stupid, he saw the world differently, he saw the beauty in people and his surroundings and he had empathy.

[@sarahcampbell1115]

Well said. If anything he was quite intelligent, I mean his ability to pick up skills and master them is amazing. Just because he wasn't "book" smart doesn't mean he isn't intelligent.

[@rockerma1987]

I think it is ego that makes him succesful. No ego, no problems to do anything to succed.

[@vincentkrommenhoek7431]

Forrest his IQ might be a bit low, but his EQ was off the chart. And that is what counts the most. Still one of my favorite movies of all time. Basicely no good guys and bad guys which is allways a treat.

[@ssombies]

30:15 Yes. You are correct.