FORREST GUMP (1994) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@anta3612]

Great reaction. You appear to have missed the many cultural references (which is understandable) but you completely understood Forrest Gump's character, his heart and the human side of the story.

[@GryLi]

Jemny was broken by her father, she healed when she became a mom. Forrest is true innocent

[@joeday4293]

I knew you gentlemen would love this film, despite the fact that it is filled with references to American cultural events. It's a fantasy tale about a simple man who somehow finds himself at the center of one historic moment after another, and the "old footage" was actual film of some of these events, with Tom Hanks inserted into it through computer animation. And my favorite part about it is that Forrest comes from a fictional town in my home state of Alabama and attends and plays football at the University of Alabama, where I got my degree. The ugly incident of Governor of Alabama George Wallace preventing the first black students from registering there is known as "The Stand In The Schoolhouse Door," and it took place two blocks from my first college dorm at Foster Auditorium. And yes, George Wallace was later shot while running for president and was paralyzed for life, which led him to some serious soul-searching, after which he publicly apologized for his previous racial sins. And the coach in the checkered "houndstooth" hat, who noticed Forrest running through football practice ? That would have been Paul "Bear" Bryant, a legendary coach who won six national championships there. He was one of the greatest coaches in college football history, and still an icon in Alabama - fans regularly wear houndstooth pattern hats and clothing still today. And funniest of all, this movie has contributed a new figure of speech to the college football lexicon: a devoted fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide is sometimes called a "Gump," and wearing team colors and extravagant team gear head to toe and showing off is "Gumping." I ince saw a fan wearing a houndstooth suit with a red silk hat and tie once - that's BIG Gumpin'! 😄

[@NatPat-yj2or]

I was really depressed tonight and not feeling well, and I didn't know what to do with myself and I saw that you uploaded this reaction to one of my favorite movies, and this is really helping me feel better. Thanks guys.

[@Chefcorky]

Wonderful reaction. I was wondering if you knew enough American history to catch he was a part of some very historic moments. but more importantly, you caught his heart for the people he loved.

[@pmbbmp]

You guys gave one of the most beautiful, insightful and articulate perspectives about the qualities that make the Character of Forest so special. We all could stand to learn a great deal from Forest Gump.

[@Move_I_Got_This-b3v]

It's hard to get any tears out of these two, but we got a few. 😇

[@janecrow1122]

Dear friends: I don't understand your spoken language but I understand your smiles and your tears. Blessings to you. Peace, all 💕

[@RE-bg9ds]

It wasn't to honor him it was a protest against the war that he accidentally got mixed up in

[@CalebBlock]

They aren't aware that it was the anti war movement he was attending

[@ccispahan7514]

@26:00: this is John Lennon, one of the Beatles and this discussion gives him the idea of his very famous song ‘Imagine’ which celebrates peace in the world.

[@dimwit7474]

... beautiful Reactions .. respect. ...

[@BriMakesComments]

What a wonderful reaction capturing all the needed feelings and story. More so than some western reactors. A story that can cross barriers and bring all together

[@heatherspence3848]

Tom Hanks and Robin Williams movies are some of the best in Hollywood history. Great choices this week!!

[@solvingpolitics3172]

Wonderful reaction from both of you. This is a special movie and you guys are special as well.

[@orchidwave2574]

Regarding their comment that everyone close to Forrest has died or left...I like to think that Lt. Dan and Susan look in on the Gumps regularly and vice versa into the future.

[@FeaturingRob]

Hey guys! If you didn't already know, there was a remake of this story in Hindi, using Indian history and cultural references a few years ago, called Laal Sigh Chaddha. Made with the help of Paramount Pictures, which produced Forrest Gump, it starred Aamir Khan as the Forrest Gump character (Laal Singh Chaddha) and Kareena Kapoor Khan as the Jenny character (Rupa). The film even credits the screenwriter of Forrest Gump, Eric Roth, and the original novelist Winston Groom. From what I understand, it was not well received in India, but I found it charming and moving, even when I didn't know the history being talked about. I loved that Laal was a Sikh, so when he goes on his cross-country run, he keeps his long hair and beard like a Sardar. I also loved Laal telling his story on the train and gathering a huge crowd as he tells his tale. They changed other things like Lt. Dan and Bubba and the business that Bubba wanted to start with Forrest, but it maintains a strong connection to the source material of the novel and the screenplay of Forrest Gump. It's a fun movie; you might get more out of it than I did. However, the one thing that remains in both is the decency, goodness, and love that flows out of the main character's huge heart.

[@heatherspence3848]

Oh wow! I would like to see that

[@ccispahan7514]

@22:45: it is a huge anti-war protest. Some army veterans participate to share testimonies but the Army is trying to silence them down.

[@tvdroid22]

You two nailed it. Great review.

[@jamesbond3235]

Great reaction guys ❤

[@epoh8698]

Been at work missed the premiere , Been waiting so long for you guys to do this movie. Just finished work kicking back to watch this will be good 👍

[@RE-bg9ds]

The reason Jenny did what she did is because she felt like she didn't deserve Forest her dad in case you didn't get it was sexually abusing her she felt unworthy that's why she was doing all the things she was doing I think a lot of people think badly of her but they don't realize why she's doing it because she was hurting so badly

[@jeancoppin6353]

Very good explanation for Jenny's self destructiveness.

[@paulamoya7956]

Bravo on your reaction to My most favorite movie of all time.⭐️💫

[@deniseobryant4270]

Great reactions!!❤️

[@juanterblanche9397]

Nice reaction guys..❤

[@atlanta9286]

If you dont mind me asking. Whats that on your heads? Is it a form of hat? Ive never seen one before thats all....

[@MegaTechno2000]

They don't even know you can buy boxes of chocolate with multiple flavors.

[@jayvasquez6629]

❤️ from Texas ….They should do Laal Singh Chanda as well they would enjoy it

[@SiriusBlack1004]

Guys! And where did your reviews go? You had a lot of them!? What happened? Did you re-upload the video? But I'm still watching with pleasure! You are the best!

[@momD612]

I dint understand your talking to each other as you probably don't understand all the historical events in this movie. Either way, I love watching your reactions. ❤

[@megdelaney3677]

Please react to 'Steel Magnolias' 1989

[@lawrencepowell633]

I notice that they don't understand most of the comedy.

[@brennenbjorgan1867]

Dan

[@brennenbjorgan1867]

Elvis

[@leeyaferguson9019]

Oh-boy. 😮😮. A clue??

[@AnshukdeepCheelu]

They should react to the dollar trilogy

[@MartinaNugent-yt8ig]

💚💚💚💚💚💚☘️☘️

[@brennenbjorgan1867]

He’s beating jenny

[@brennenbjorgan1867]

JFK

[@brennenbjorgan1867]

Lutenet Dan spends all of Forests money in apple stocks

[@danielstartek9729]

Run Taliban ren!