Forrest Gump (1994) MOVIE REACTION **FIRST TIME WATCHING**

[@jjsdad4952]

“I don’t think this is one of those crying movies” Phenomenal

[@7thsealord888]

Buckle up, dude.

[@Codametal]

Ohhhhh sh------t, we're in for a ride fellas....

[@toyota420xp]

@@jjsdad4952 the only thing about this movie that doesn’t make any sense is the Apple part because in the 90s Apple was almost bankrupt so for stock would’ve been worth nothing. the 90s stock for apple went from 140 to 14 but now its like 224.

[@toyota420xp]

I just wanted to say thank you. I appreciate the reaction

[@alisong826]

It’s like a supernatural fairytale 💀🥹🥹🥹

[@CrackheadYoda]

You guys understand Jenny much better than most reactors. Her childhood was filled with trauma, particularly from her father. Its what she expects from people and she can't understand when people are good to her, which is why she runs. Great reaction y'all.

[@cog4life]

Yes, I’ve seen some reactors that just hate on her ALL thru the movie. Obviously they’ve never been through trauma. These guys understood from the beginning.

[@Stogie2112]

Her abusive father destroyed her ability to respect and love herself. She kept running and looking for a reason to love herself. She spent the next 30 years building her self-worth....and finally succeeded when she last saw Forrest.

[@Stogie2112]

@@cog4life ... Many of them just have problems with women.

[@baby_boi123]

It still doesn't excuse how she treated Forrest. I get childhood trauma.... Its still not okay

[@hulubuluhejhej2721]

basicly every reactor understod that they just understand also that it dosent matter she is a horror show of a person she is uber selfish

[@michaelcorman4859]

It's so great finally seeing a reaction where someone knows ALL the historical references.

[@Firelightly]

Gen X rules!

[@jannathompson2262]

​​@@FirelightlyYeah it does!!!!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@buddystewart2020]

It makes a difference doesn't it?

[@patrick-qs8gn]

IS THIS A JOKE.. THEY DIDN'T EVEN KNOW GEORGE WALLACE

[@idrinkthere4iam]

@@patrick-qs8gn or AIDS/HIV

[@BobbyBoaldin]

REAL MEN cry when watching Forest Gump....

[@larrycarlisle3163]

An hour and 17 minutes! Wow! You guys might want to let a thought go now and then. Other than that, love ya...

[@imajinallthepurple]

EVERYBODY cries watching this movie (or they're not human)!

[@TylerD288]

Yes we cry, but sometimes we push the pain deep inside, out of the light, even when we're alone. 🥺

[@imajinallthepurple]

@@TylerD288 I legit want to give you a hug right now 'cuz dang! 😢

[@TylerD288]

@@imajinallthepurple awe, thanks. ❤ Kind words, much appreciated.

[@simom931]

Most probably the best Forrest Gump reaction I've ever watched! You were able to gasp all the jokes and cultural references (which most of reactors don't...), to enjoy the amazing soundtrack and really appreciate a masterpiece. Thank you, guys. An hour well spent.

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Wow, thank you!

[@meghancardwell3915]

When the birds fly off from Jenny’s grave, many people take that to mean that she finally became a bird like she wanted. Fun fact, the birds were entirely unscripted.

[@ffc303]

@@meghancardwell3915 wonderful 🥰

[@billbill6094]

@@meghancardwell3915 those birds were improv artists.

[@Stogie2112]

Forrest Gump's mind is not as cluttered as everyone else's minds are. He may think on very simple terms, but he also thinks on very clear terms. Moral clarity.

[@aliciasaracino1233]

Well said, moral clarity is more valuable than IQ in life.

[@7thsealord888]

At that year's Oscar awards, Tom Hanks said as much, that in a time when most people were unsure, Forrest Gump's own moral compass always remained true.

[@DiggitySlice]

Real morality, yes

[@1237barca]

Just seeing reality as it is. Clarity on reality

[@sherpajones]

A and his lack of any significant ego means that he can enjoy life in ways many people can't.

[@ariceagaandros]

I don't think many people realized that the bus driver actually quit smoking. Her emphasis on chewing the gum whilst talking with Forrest Jr. at the end of the movie is a very subtle yet effective detail. This movie is filled with little details like this one and you will not get all of them unless you watch the movie over and over. It makes watching this movie over again such a great experience.

[@TyrekeCorrea]

Paramount popped for audio description, so that helps.

[@JeffSweigartJr]

@@ariceagaandros how about he forced Nixon to resign due to the Watergate scandal when it was Nixon who got him the room at the Watergate hotel.

[@JeffSweigartJr]

Also when he was running, the news called him a gardener from Greenbo Alabama.

[@TyrekeCorrea]

@@JeffSweigartJr ...Well, that's what he was.

[@TyrekeCorrea]

@@JeffSweigartJr Technically, the people who discovered him did, so Forrest still keeps his status of being impactful upon history on a level that's not widely known to the public.

[@ChrisFrom515]

I always felt like Jenny telling Forrest to run was because that’s the only way she knows how to get away from her problems and from a very young age she tried to teach her best friend what she knew.

[@B0R0M1R]

yeah Jenny in general is a very misunderstood character (sadly)

[@iqranedzereie6026]

@@ChrisFrom515 it’s ultimately self-worth and self-love that Jenny doesn’t have due to her father. She is actually a sweet human being but it was her trauma that shaped her into who she is

[@the_swezle]

It was a skill that saved him many times. I always took his three year run as a response to the emotional trauma of her leaving for what felt like the last time. Running is what he did when he was in trouble. I feel very strongly that the fact that he felt like running for three years after she left was no coincidence.

[@norskawarrior1919]

Forrest was named after their ancestor to remind him that sometimes people do things that don't make any sense. She was clearly stating that she disagrees with racism and what their ancestor did.

[@Ilmarien]

Right?! He says it right there, she did it to remind him that people do things that don't make sense. And then they immediately go: "Was she racist?" How?

[@80sWavrDude]

Nice to see other grown men, like myself, who ball during movies like this. As I have gotten older, I find myself balling even more. Romance movies are the worst, because they remind me of the feelings felt in my younger years when falling in love. When a man can cry while watching a movie it shows that he has a good and kind heart, despite living in a society where men are not expected to show their emotions..

[@gettygermany]

"Is this a crying movie?" ..... This movie is ALL emotions.... in ALL combinations :D

[@kazbaby]

The thing about Jenny is that she always loved him as much as Forrest loves her but she didn't think she was good enough for him. She considered him one of the purest people and she thought she would taint him because she felt dirty after what her father, and then later scumbags, did to her. She had to get her mind right and realize it wasn't her fault and allowed herself to accept the unconditional love that Forrest gave freely.

[@fanat1508]

@@kazbaby this comment is very true, as a survivor myself it takes the purest thing imaginable to change your own mind about you, a baby. It’s not the case for everyone but I believe it was the case for Jenny and myself ♥️

[@TheKawkawlin8]

I never would have seen this take. Thank you for opening my eyes to this angle. This movie becomes more and more of a masterpiece everytime I see it

[@8thhousealchemist600]

@@kazbaby thank you.

[@iqranedzereie6026]

Believe me; if it wasn’t for Jenny’s childhood trauma, she would have treated Forrest differently.

[@Gadeberg90]

Thank you. Not enough people get that.

[@pe-ga-sus]

This is one of the BEST reactions to this movie I have ever seen on YT. Thank you guys for allowing us to enjoy it (and cry) with you. So heartfelt and honest.

[@MissJojo7682]

@11:43 Him: "This is not a crying movie, is it? I don't want to cry." Me: 😂 "Bwahahaha, just you wait." I've probably seen this movie a couple hundred times since it came out, and it still gets me every single time.

[@ozzmandias0083]

Out of all the men Jenny COULD'VE had a child with, she had one from the most innocent, sweetest, most wonderful man. That was the grace that saved her. In the end, Forrest still saved her in a way. He loved her in the most purest way anyone could. That's what she needed. She had never known love without the violence and trauma. He gave her that.

[@bigschmill294]

@@ozzmandias0083 When Forrest tells her "You're my girl", it always touches me. He didn't know hatred, he knew love. And she was the one he loved the most. Didn't matter what she did, even to him, he always loved her.

[@loyalty.is.its.own.reward]

If you think that's his kid your nuts, she is a dirty tramp and she is trying to take advantage of a very wealthy man with the mind of a child. This is not romantic in any way.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I doubt Forrest is really the father of Jenny's son. But with no actual father around, and with her fatal illness leaving his future uncertain, Forrest was her best and only option.

[@littleberry0958]

@@porflepopnecker4376 I mean it is possible someone else could have been the father, but the movie indirectly confirms it is Forrest by showing similarities Little Forrest has with him. The movie didn't always work with reality, so they are father and son.

[@Starburstnova]

@@porflepopnecker4376 I agree it's impossible to be certain, and given her past it would be unwise to just trust her blindly on this. However, I like to believe she was being truthful. She was staying with him for a while and seemed like she was doing better before they slept together, so it's possible he's the only guy she slept with in that time frame. And after that interaction, where she finally was with someone who truly cared about her, and that she cared about...someone she'd known for a long time and actually had a deep connection with...someone she trusted and didn't have to question their motives...I like to think that was a wake-up call for her and probably triggered some self-reflection. I'm sure shortly after that, she found out she was pregnant, and found out she was sick, and got her life together because it was no longer just about her. That was a huge moment in her life. Even though Forrest was a huge influence in her life, I don't think she would name her son after him and lie about it if it wasn't true. Despite all of Jenny's faults, I think she knows that if she explained the situation, Forrest would gladly take care of her son even if it wasn't his. I don't think she'd lie to him about that. Again, I agree that there's a level of uncertainty...but I like to believe it's actually his child.

[@hungryclone]

"Isn't he beautiful?" "...He's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen." That line gets me. So many sad lines honestly.

[@ruffboiALT]

Specifically because at the start of the movie, he describes seeing Jenny for the first time as the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen. my HEART.

[@alexhaas9653]

So many memorable scenes. The "Is he...smart...??" scene always hits hard. And Gary Sinise was amazing. And it did impact his life a lot. Does countless veteran and charity work since. Just a wonderful human being.

[@sproductionsinc]

His emotional intelligence is very high. I wouldn't even say he's unintelligent in general either.

[@buddystewart2020]

I was kind of surprised they cut that out of this edit. Obviously, they can't keep everything in, but that one has to go?

[@gyver8448]

@@sproductionsinc He was definitely not intelligent academically.

[@nebulousreactions]

TLDR: This video was a TREAT to watch, thank you! I was born abled and watched this first at that point in my life, but I became disabled in my late 20's, and watching this movie at this point in my life, I REALLY appreciate what Gary Sinise did with the role of Lt Dan. He goes through the anger, grief, and genuine loss you actually get when you lose your physical abilities, and when he finally accepts his disability, finds peace and new purpose. . . love it. It's fantastic. And I really appreciate how understanding you both were of Jenny. A lot of reactors don't understand that she has been traumatized from years of abuse, and it can make watching reactions to this movie a little frustrating. It was also a great video because ya'll actually get the historical references! Most reactors are younger and miss a lot of them, so that was a blast to watch :)

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Thank you so much, that really means a lot to us. We have heard the sentiment about Jenny quite a bit and to me it is shocking. How do people miss the fact that she grew up being abused? A couple of people in the comments have called her a villain. She’s a victim, not a villain

[@Zimtbiss1]

@@mikeyshowpresents This is what I love most about your reaction - the compassion and understanding you two have for Jenny.

[@hainstol]

1995 Academy Award wins for Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Adaption of a Screenplay, Best Director (Robert Zemeckis), Best Actor (Tom Hanks) and Best Picture. Gary Sinise was a Best Supporting Actor nominee

[@ArmandoTheWanderer]

I don't know if you guys noticed but at 1:12:45 the birds chirping after forest walks away from Jenny's grave were a reference to her praying to god to be turned into a bird i also thing that's why forest is so interested by the feather ♥

[@anissat-tech]

That’s right about the beautiful birds at her gravesite. But at the end, Forest isn’t looking at the feather… the feather is for *us* the audience, as as tieback to the opening of the film. Beautifully done.

[@martiwalsh2069]

When we saw this in the theater, there was a collective "oof" when Forrest says, "Sometimes there just aren't enough rocks."

[@stanleyarmstrong2898]

Bedford Forrest was a very effective CSA General. He formed the KKK. He left them behind, after the group went beyond guarding Whites' interests, and got very violent.

[@finlander4065]

Brilliant line and a very true statement. There aren't enough.

[@windwarattack2300]

I watched this Movie when it first came out in 1994 with my wife...she passed away in 2014 and I lost my Debbie...my "Jenny".. she was my best friend

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I am so sorry for your loss. I am lucky enough to be married to my best friend and I know what that's like.

[@justinwinningham4892]

@@windwarattack2300 Godspeed good sir

[@sharonterrell3901]

I absolutely love your reactions and I've watched this movie since it came out and I'm awed every time. One reason I like your reactions so much more is you are in the age range that you lived through most of the events and know how hard it was in the day to put him in the old clips. Young people are used to cgi they don't get it and they don't get the cultural references. Keep it up ❤

[@1mespud]

You guys gave the best reaction. Life's a whirlwind. Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, once quoted that: "There is no such thing as an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Beneath the dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy, a tragedy."

[@oregonhighroller5178]

Fun fact when Lt Dan says to Forrest "the day you are a shrimp boat captain that's the day I'm a astronaut" Tom and Gary Sinise were both filming Apollo 13 at the same time as this movies so they were both Astronauts lol

[@actorpmw]

In the novel he does become an astronaut. He also mentions in the sequel novel that a movie was made about him featuring “some big Hollywood star.”

[@danayneal4409]

I believe that conversation with Forrest is what changed Jenny. She realized that she was not fit for Forrest which is why she said "You don't want to marry me." not I don't want to marry you. Then she realized that she didn't know what love meant. That's why she told the taxi that she wasn't running. She was finally facing her demons and leaving to get herself clean and worthy. She most likely had planned to contact him but he was running. 🏃

[@Rage-_-Quit]

"She was finally facing her demons and leaving to get herself clean and worthy" By contracting HIV

[@flarrfan]

Forrest said it best: Sometimes you got to put the past behind you before you can move on.

[@joshsaunders6392]

She wasnt facing her demons she was running away just like she did with everything

[@mentalkittyRealOG]

@@joshsaunders6392 watch the movie again and then read this comment again

[@KCohere33]

@@danayneal4409 I love that take.

[@royfablooo2810]

The level of Respect of Forest to Lieutenant Dan he never called him without that title and I think that was just so sweet for him even though he's a millionaire man at the end to Forest he'll forever be Lieutenant Dan

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

I still call Gary Lt. Dan.

[@darkglass1]

@@royfablooo2810 Gary still calls his band the Lt Dan Band.

[@fezzik7619]

@@royfablooo2810 *Forrest

[@tomconstance2391]

Forrest

[@poguemom3]

I couldn’t love this reaction more. It’s so refreshing to watch a reaction with people who understand all the history and references. Thanks!

[@wilsontano8326]

I truly enjoyed your reaction. It’s by far the best I’ve seen. You guys got all the references, your emotions were genuine. Keep up the good work.

[@phtevenj]

my favorite callback in this whole movie... in the bar on new years Lt Dan says when Gump is a shrimp boat captain he'll be an astronaut, then at Gumps wedding his legs are made of "the same as the space shuttle"

[@brettcloud8550]

I also find it funny they both play in Apollo 13 the following year lol

[@phtevenj]

@@brettcloud8550 true but I didn't watch that

[@ElunedLaine]

@@phtevenj you should, as it's a great movie

[@phtevenj]

@@ElunedLaine too based in reality for me 🤣

[@ukaszn5736]

In the book, which was more fun, Forest was in space with a monkey.

[@mitchellhp]

Such an iconic movie that definitely lives up to its reputation. Thank you for understanding Jenny. A big portion of reactors don’t hold empathy for her character.

[@mikeyshowpresents]

It wasn’t her fault. She was broken and only doing what she knew.

[@Desertflower725]

That part always confuses me. I was only 23 when this came out. And we were so much less aware of what trauma does to a person. But I understood Jenny perfectly. “Sometimes I guess there just aren’t enough rock” is the most underrated movie quote of all time.

[@ChristineG-f3d]

@@mikeyshowpresents Hey guys! What's going on with the channel? I noticed you haven't posted in 2 months. I'm just getting half my crap back on my new phone cuz half my apps NEVER loaded. Of course I had no idea WTH any of my logins were...been asking my friends for help. I have skme of them save the info whenever I have to reset cuz I've got brain issues. So it's been a debacle trying to find all my reaction channels again. I'm over here like some kind of a half a nitwit putting into Google Gen X movie reaction guys hoping to find you cuz I thought you'd said once that kne of you is Gen X? Needless to say it didn't work but somehow through the "Almighty Algorithm" I got back into the loop somehow. Boohoo! So tell me are you still going to be active here again soon or you've got things going on that's pulling yiu away for now because I don't see anything with a video saying yiuew stepping away for a bit. Unless I missed that too...quite possible, little sleep and less coffee so yeah then there's that. Lemme know what the deal is ok? Hope all is well by you! #NYGenXBIKERLady

[@krisfrederick5001]

"Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that's about it." -Bubba

[@JoAnnaDale]

@@krisfrederick5001 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac]

The advice to change socks at every stop/Mekong River eating feet was to prevent skin breakdown, decay, and infections from prolonged moisture… also referred to as “trench foot” bc it was also seen in WWI with the soldiers in Europe spending so much time in trenches-which were extremely muddy and wet at the bottom

[@shinebabyshine.]

this is one of the best reactions ive seen. your understanding and sympathy of jenny's story was just chef's kiss

[@ThatBlackPiano]

You two are, literally, the ONLY men on Al Gore's Internet that understood Jenny. As a woman, the grace and empathy y'all had for her character was SO meaningful and moving. All of the young men reactors get so aggressive, rude, and down right mean towards the Jenny character and act like she is REQUIRED to be Forrest's girlfriend just because HE likes her. They ignore her personal trauma and issues AND the fact that just those two words meant NOTHING back in those days and there was no such thing as "mental health" or "therapy" and psychologists were only meant to analysis the psychotic back then. Thank you for being understanding and empathetic. The WORLD needs many many more males like you two. If you ever have the time I'd think participating in the Big Brother mentoring program could help course correct a few young boys' lives. 🥰❤

[@JustGrowingUp84]

Not just the young men, I've seen plenty of young women be mean towards her as well. One might have expected them to have more empathy, but I guess that's not the case.

[@Kennypowers51]

I agree they got her better than moat others do so I was surprised when they didnt understand she got the new fangled AIDS virus.

[@ThatBlackPiano]

@@JustGrowingUp84 Agreed. The lack of understanding and empathy is staggering, bewildering, and sad.

[@attitudeproblem6462]

Others really _do_ 💩 all over Jenny. Like, *hello* are you paying attention to her LIFE???🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Heiryuu]

No I understand Jenny I just don’t like her. To quote Brooklyn 99 “cool motive, still murder.” I know people like her in real life and eventually you need to put your foot down and let their trauma excuse continued bad behavior. I’ll give her credit though, she found help and eventually straightened herself out. I wish more people would look for that help and accept it.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

Hands down the BEST movie reaction I've seen all year (from anyone for any movie). As a fellow GenX, it was great watching two grown men of a similar age cry like babies and get nearly all of the historical references. Most of the reactors are too young to get a lot of the stuff that makes this movie so special. I'm going to watch this again right now!

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Thank you so much. Made our day!

[@cog4life]

@@Mister_Samsonite Well said!! I agree!! The best!

[@jannathompson2262]

I love these guys!!!!!❤❤❤ They are my FAVORITE!!!

[@photobackflip]

You are not human if the "is he smart?" line does not make you cry. Every time.

[@Jodie_Tea]

Every dam time. And when jenny tells him he did nothing wrong gers me sometimes too.

[@SuviMatinaro]

I've got to say I have seen this reaction maybe 10 times already. I just love your laughter and empathy and all the "salty discharge from the ocular region".

[@deanahicks6744]

I have always loved Tom Hanks But after this movie He skyrocketed to my top tier ❤ Forest is the sweetest soul and we are forever changed by him ❤

[@danayneal4409]

4:30 Nathan Bedford Forrest was a real general. And yes, he is known for starting the KKK. But then, he moved to abolish the clan and burned his robes. He was later known for his many attempts to secure voting rights for blacks. By the end of his life, he was invited to the barbecue. And his funeral was integrated. People can learn and change. 😊

[@EclipseStrife]

Sometimes it takes being in the belly of the beast to truly understand the hurt it is causing before one can change.

[@lauraneely6270]

@@danayneal4409 I didn't know that. That is a cool fact.

[@StubbyLegz]

@@danayneal4409 right, I think they missed when Forrest said that she named him that to remind him that sometimes people do things that make no sense. Like starting the KKK.

[@7thsealord888]

Learn something new every day. I'd always known NBF had founded the KKK, but always thought his story pretty much ended there. I had no idea that he later had regrets and, in time, even reversed his views to some extent. Amazing.

[@TheRealdal]

Because your vocabulary includes hyperbole and recollections, I highly doubt your IQ is 45 😂

[@kaylee9824]

Thank you for understanding Jenny. Most reactors just hate on her the entire time, she definitely did wrong hurting Forrest so many times, but you guys also understood that all she knows is abuse, like you said, she couldn't possibly fathom why Forrest could be so good to her. She didn't think she deserved to be loved.

[@iqranedzereie6026]

Exactly; the girl clearly suffered from PTSD and severe depression…and she sadly never gotten any professional help or therapy as it was during the late 80s where the awareness on mental health was not prominent to the public

[@phillipmckinnon6883]

For sure, just like I found out on another reaction that bubba's mother was at the wedding

[@kaylee9824]

@@phillipmckinnon6883 aww no way that's awesome. I never knew that

[@edmo922]

There aren't many perfect movies. This is a perfect movie. The emotional pacing is topnotch. Forrest is runs to go somewhere, Jenny runs to get away.

[@dusty111]

This is my favorite reaction to this movie ever. I love your mood swings with the movie, the sad and happy and your understanding of the different characters. Keep it going, awesome video!

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Thank you so much!!

[@OGFox-fp1hb]

I think I watched y'all's reaction to this video at least 4x by now. I love y'all, I think y'all are like my dad (just without the Cajun accent he had) watching videos and it's a fresh breath of air seeing y'all reactions to videos. Please don't stop reacting to videos❤

[@Mister_Samsonite]

The leg braces were the period treatment for scoliosis, it had nothing to do with his legs. Once his spine was straight, he just busted out of them.

[@sharonhoyt2133]

Spine problems do affect the ability to use your legs. I can no longer walk because of spinal problems. In my case it was the opposite of Forrest because it began 60 years later in my life than it did in Forrest's early years.

[@ronniebots9225]

@@sharonhoyt2133 thats not what he said. the treatment on the leggs with bracers was to force the spine in a straight line while in the developing phases of childhood. That was a way to treat scoliosis. When the spine grew straight and could do so on its own, the need for the bracers would disappear as depicted in this movie that forest could run freely without bracers once his spine was corrected. In the movie it just feels like 5 minutes, but i could have been a year or 2 passed once he got the bracers until they got assaulted by the boys on bikes. so yes, in the context of this movie, the bracers had nothing to do with his ability to walk. The spine was the problem and the bracers where the solution to the spine broblem. The bracers did not treat the symptom, but the disease.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

@@ronniebots9225 To be fair, Sharon is also correct. I was in a bad car accident about 11 years ago and it messed up my spine. As a result, my hips were misaligned and I had more difficulty walking than I did before. Chiropractic has so much to do with our mobility and joint pain.

[@sharonhoyt2133]

@@ronniebots9225 I think you misunderstood what I was saying. I was addressing him saying that nothing was wrong with his legs. He had to have the leg braces because he could not walk due to spine issues. I was simply pointing out that the spine affects the ability to walk. IE. Forrest and I both had walking problems because of the spinal issues but they definitely affected the legs. If the legs do not work because of the spine it is still an issue with the legs.

[@KirkJordan]

I have seen this movie reviewed by at least a dozen teams. You two understood more, delighted in more, and predicted more than any other respondees.

[@tatianamarco6770]

Loved how much you both seemed to understand Jenny. Whenever she asked Forrest to stay away it was for Forrest's sake, not hers, because she thought she was a bad influence for him. That's why she said "You don't want to marry me". People who have been abused tend to have very low self esteem. It's said that we only accept the love we think we deserve, and that's true for Jenny. I think the night they slept together she realized she needed to fully sort herself out before being able to love Forrest how he deserves.

[@fleabiskit5649]

Great reaction! You guys are the first I’ve seen to really understand Jenny’s demons. Most people hate her and think she’s purposefully hurting Forrest.

[@joromo]

Generation X-er here. Glad to see my fellow X-ers do a reaction video to a classic movie like this one. Perhaps my favorite movie of all time. Nice work guys.

[@OceanChild87]

I've seen A LOT of reactions to this movie. I really mean A LOT. And I gotta say, your reaction is by far the best one of all of those I've seen. You picked up on things incredibly quickly, you made all the right connections. For example many are mad at Jenny and don't understand why she's treating him like that, but you saw that right away and made the connection to her past. I really enjoyed watching you guys enjoy this movie! Thanks for sharing

[@panfanwithaplan]

My favorite fun fact about this movie is that the producers originally wanted the actor for Kid Forrest to talk like Tom Hanks instead of his natural southern accent. Tom Hanks stood up for him and flipped the script instead, which is how we got that iconic slow drawl that Forrest has.

[@Crazyguy_123MC]

@@panfanwithaplan The movie is better with him having a southern accent.

[@Courtclerkk]

My goodness! It was refreshing, watching reactors like yourself, actually understanding all the historical scenes. Love your reactions!

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@christinegelabert1651]

​@@mikeyshowpresentsI'm so glad can I watch you guys reaction to this. As many people have said here already... both of you really "get" Jenny right from the beginning. Also you both don't blame her or shame her as I've seen quite a few other reactors do. AS someone has gone through childhood trauma somewhat similar to hers and also as an adult with abuse. I've also struggled with drugs so this has ALWAYS been something that bothered me about other reactors because they came off as very judgmental. If you haven't experienced it TRUST ME you don't know the ins and outs of a lot of OUR COMMUNITY'S survivor instincts and how we end up maneuvering through life. Yes we ARE a community because statistically we do have a higher rate of not just drug and alcohol abuse. But we also have one of the highest rates of suicide attempts and ALSO successful suicides. Sooo... THAT'S why it turned me off to other reactors when they dogged Jenny. Even when some of them KINDA got where she was coming. Because some of them STILL smack about her. THAT just really blew me away and IMO was like bottom feeding or what song is picking low hanging fruit IF those expressions make sense to you guys? I'm glad that you both kept reiterating a message of not to do drugs in your video.... It's very important. I tell tell people that I have more dead friends than I have live friends, AND that actually is the truth. Thank you both for treating Jenny with such an amount of genuine grace and understanding and a caring spirit. There is an expression~Hurt people hurt people and that's partly WHY Jenny does some of the things she's done in Life. It also applies as for WHY she's been self destructive in her Life. It doesn't always have to be an outward issue on our part. Thanks again! #CleanOVER20YRS #NYGenXBIKERLady

[@ralfylongisland74]

I absolutely love this reaction. Probably the best Gump reaction i have seen. I can't wait for you guys to come back online so I can get more top shelf reactions!

[@nightynightshade]

You guys have no clue how MUCH I love this reaction. FINALLY reactors with great sense of humor, empathy, and enough life lives to understand ALL of the references in the film. I’m just so glad you actually get it! ❤

[@nightynightshade]

Lived *

[@Potatopugs]

She named him Forrest “to remind me that sometimes we all do things that don’t make no sense”. So he’s saying that she was against the things that the relative had done.

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac]

@@Potatopugs came here to say this!

[@stanzaloan3454]

The banter with between you guys is everything. You guys going into this movie weren't you guys coming out of this movie and that happens a lot.

[@im-gi2pg]

@@stanzaloan3454 lol, in the beginning, they weren’t invested yet. I kept waiting…🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 💥

[@kristinisreading4866]

Jenny lives this parallel life. The poor home life, the drugs, the sex,the abuse. She was in the hippie crowd, antiwar, rock and roll party scene, disco. All the parts of life Forrest doesn’t see. She has HIV/AIDS at the end from the “they don’t know what it is” in the early 80s. The saddest part of the movie is how little time they have once she’s cleaned up her life. Great movie.

[@micheletrainor1601]

Actually in the book and movie its Hepatitis C that she has which was new at the time also and was a death sentence. It was not transmitted to child or sexual partner so forrest and jnr are OK It was from shared needles.

[@im-gi2pg]

Omg what a voice! First time here. I’ve watched too many Forrest Gump reactions but the photos of you both with tears drew me in. And now that voice! Wow!

[@MrKardany]

"This is my first time seeing this channel, and I love the back-and-forth. Have you noticed that each character represents something significant from this era? Forrest’s mother embodies the wisdom, teachings, and manners of the older generation. Lieutenant Dan symbolizes the military, particularly the way some Vietnam veterans were looked down upon after the war due to the loss. By the end of the movie, when he receives new legs, it signifies the restoration of respect, much like NASA's first group of astronauts, all of whom served in the military. His fiancée being Vietnamese further represents the mended relationship between the two countries. Jenny, on the other hand, reflects the cultural shifts of the time, evolving every time Forrest encounters her. Forrest’s son represents the new generation that emerged from all these changes. Also forrest “the average american “ loves the culture no matter how bad is it to him, he still loves her “my girl” I won’t delve into Forrest’s character because I don’t want to spark a debate."

[@fredt8038]

Each one of your laughs on each of Forrest's contributions to the world just made my day. Thank you guys!

[@tcat6133]

It was a joy to watch the reactions of older folks because they grew up when all these historical events took place and just made each reveal epic. This story never fails to tug at the heart because of the outstanding delivery of the actors and the brilliant writing, directing and production. It has stood the test of time and continues to grow new fans each year! Awesome reaction!!!

[@Picklekid77]

That was the best Forrest Gump reactions I’ve ever seen. Maybe just my favourite reaction. I’ve watched Forrest Gump so many times. Never gets old

[@carlaharrington5120]

Agreed!! Of all of the reactions to this movie that I have watched, this has leapfrogged in to the front.Thanks for your heartfelt observations gentlemen!!

[@rogervers0-n7m]

this is the best reaction video I've ever seen! thank you so much. There is no movie more amazing and complete than this one.

[@earthgrazer5511]

Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction, guys! Cried with you on this one. I've probably scoured all of KZbin to find the best reaction of this film and yours might be it!

[@nineko22]

I can say from experience, both military and sweaty foot wise, the reason for the sock changing is because of a phenom now called Submersion Foot but it used to be called Trench Foot. In WW1 it was a huge problem and it cost a lot of people pain and suffering because their feet were always in wet mud etc. In Vietnam it also had to be a big problem because of the weather/environment. If you cannot get your feet/socks/boots dry you will start to suffer a whole host of unpleasant medical issues. Cheers!

[@nineko22]

I said Submersion but I meant Emersion.

[@bonya4585]

@@nineko22You can edit your comments now by pressing the three little dots on the comment.

[@Boomerbox2024]

I'm only 12:30 into it and it is already the best time I have EVER had with a reaction video. As much fun as it is to watch wide eyed Millennials, the cluelessness sometimes isn't so cute, and I need to hang out with guys my own age. They're mostly dead though, so I watch you two kids. You guys are great! Never change.

[@DerekMoore82]

It's so cool how you guys pause the movie at times when you wanna make a long point, that way you're not missing the movie. I've never seen any other reaction channels do that, and it's *so* good!!

[@DamonCzanik]

Glad they understood Jenny. People get so upset at Jenny. But people from broken homes, or who are broken inside really struggle to accept happiness. Jenny learned from years of abuse that the best way to deal with her problems was to run away. Even if that problem was finding real happiness.

[@marikakucerova5222]

It was great watching this with you. You get all the references and the complex relationships and Jenny´s personality and reasons. You just get it.

[@shivagautamachrist-chan600]

Wow, yall are new so viewership is low but yall have better reactions than 99% of big reactors. The emotions, the history/ pop culture knowledge is great, yall will get the recognition if you keep up these great reactions.

[@brutbrutus2669]

Well, three men just cried together watching this movie. And I've seen it multiple times!

[@sissyc6754]

Because of Jenny's abusive childhood she considered herself damaged goods and therefore was not good enough for someone with a pure soul like Forest, I believe that is why she told him "You don't want to marry me" to Forest. After her life changed around when she had a child she could then accept that she was good enough.

[@melpie9457]

I think I've left 2 other comments on here, but I wanted you guys to know I needed this laugh more than you will ever know. I just lost my dad on June 23rd, 2024. He and I loved this movie. We both thought it was the best movie of all time. I just found this channel, and this video was the first I've watched of yours. He would have loved watching it. I needed to laugh more than I even knew, and you guys did that for me. I will forever be a subscriber and forever grateful. You two are awesome. I can't thank you enough. You helped make a dark part of my life a little brighter. THANK YOU 😊 I shared it on my Facebook page, and I hope more people see it and also subscribe. God bless you two for making me smile and laugh and forget, just for a moment, my troubles. You are... amazing, awesome, and my angels. Thank you❤

[@mikeyshowpresents]

This is Mikey. I lost my dad in 2021 and there were a couple of KZbinrs who made me laugh at that time so I am honored that we could do that for you. Truly honored. Thank you and please stick around.

[@mcgalen]

My dudes, my fellow GenX friends, I’ve never seen your channel before but you came up in my algorithm and I watched… I loved your heartfelt reactions to this great movie so much I felt I was watching it again with family for the first time. I loved your laughter and your tears and your empathy so much that I subscribed to watch more! Maybe someone else already mentioned this to you but you should know that this movie had a tremendous effect on Gary Sinise’s life - he unwittingly became a hero to so many depressed and disabled veterans that he began motivational speaking at Veteran events and giving support to war amputees. After 9/11 he felt driven to give back and started the Gary Sinise Foundation that offers crisis & medical assistance to veterans, fireman, and first responders and their families. It does truly great work

[@mikeyshowpresents]

We appreciate your kind words and we thank you so much for your subscription!

[@steviekc9057]

This film brilliantly forces a perspective that you don't usually experience. The viewer is *painfully* aware of the subtext, yet the person telling us this amazing story is not. The audience becomes protective of Forrest's world. We understand what he can't, and that understanding makes us want to shield him from life's inevitable tragedies. We never want him to lose his fairy tale, but are helpless to do anything but go along for the ride. ❤️

[@stevenrogers8601]

Mikey’s laugh is contagious, he starts laughing then I start 😂❤

[@mikeyshowpresents]

😂

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

I used to do sales in Santa Monica, and one of my customers was Robin Wright. She was awesome to work with! When it came time to close a deal I gave her my personal discount. I only did that for special customers. She was so appreciative, and when she asked why I told her “because you’re Jenny.” She was so happy and grateful!

[@glynnborders762]

Fellas, I loved your reactions! I saw this when it first came out and I've seen it a 1000 times since. One of my favorite movies.

[@charlier711]

Great reaction guys. Fortunately, like me, you are both of the age to appreciate all the historical references. They are priceless. When I first saw this I was so angry with Jenny. Subsequent reviews and reactions have softened me to her plight, although not completely. Happy Holidays gents.

[@mikeyshowpresents]

It's not easy to accept Jenny, particularly if you have or had someone like her in your life. I'm sympathetic to her because for all her faults, she isn't cruel or mean. She may be thoughtless, careless, reckless and maybe even slightly disloyal. However her intent isn't to create hurt or pain. Just my 2 cents

[@KikiH5566]

My hubby was the tire guy for the car that was illegally sitting in the crosswalk! Also, online IQ tests are the equivalent of eating sushi at a gas station!.

[@DerekMoore82]

I've been watching reaction KZbinrs for years and you guys are such a phenomenal step above all the other reactors I've ever seen! You guys are honest, charismatic, funny, emotionally sincere, committed to the viewing of the content, paying attention, solid takes and analysis, good audio, just everything. Now I wanna watch you guys react to everything. Don't ever change the formula and keep up the great work!!

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Wow, thank you so much!!

[@NarnianRailway]

One of the most wholesome reactions to Forrest Gump. So exhilarating for us viewers watching your rollercoaster ride of empathy and laughter, each emotional high and heartbreak, knowing even more to come. You each carry the spirit of Forrest in your hearts.

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Wow, thank you!!!

[@danadelzio7914]

I think your reaction is my favorite. You both got all of the references, no matter how limited or obscure. I do love it.

[@PatriciaCriss-t8v]

I’ve seen this movie no less than 75 times. When you said you weren’t a Hanks fan, I knew for sure you hadn’t seen this movie. We all fell in love with him in this movie. He was always Forest after that. Another really fun Tom Hanks movie is “Hooch”. He was so young. Such a cheesy, fun movie that was

[@1flyindian]

I’ve watched a lot of reaction videos, but this was definitely up there with my all time favorites. You guys are the best. Thank you both

[@DschongHo]

Two grown up men not holding back their emotions. Love this channel. (And I'm still jealous of your voice, Sean)

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Sean’s voice is like honey, ain’t it??

[@CyberVenomAenima]

"She's broken herself you know" big truth

[@John-en7qy]

Undoubtedly the best reaction video I’ve seen to forest gump. Both of you took this emotional rollercoaster and just sat back and embraced.

[@blacknosugarnocream]

THE TEARS and the understanding of Jenny's trauma. Great reaction video. I'm a subscriber now. ❤

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Thanks for subbing!

[@grandpabrogan]

You guys made me laugh and cry just as much as the movie did. Best Forest Gump reaction IMHO. 😂😢

[@TimedRevolver]

I do believe Jenny was in love with Forrest, but because of all the trauma in her life, she didn't know how to express it, and him treating her so well scared her because she just had no idea how to handle it. She knew how to handle abuse and mistreatment, but she was lost in the face of genuine love and care.

[@smitty60-su2xf]

Real men can and do shed tears....even at 62 i was crying with you guys..great movie great reaction...

[@Tomcat088]

This reaction is one of my favorites on YT. Y’all get all the references, and it’s so genuine and just a great wholesome full reaction. I love it. I thought I was subscribed to y’all’s channel. Even if I was, you have a new subscriber. Amazing reaction!

[@darlene9084]

I thoroughly enjoy your reactions . I came across you guys while browsing and decided to stop in and check you guys out. New follower here!

[@cammygram1]

When I saw Bear Bryant in this movie in 1994 I thought I was the only one who knew who he was! I'm that old!

[@cog4life]

Me too! I watch other [younger] reactors when the scene comes on and they have no clue that it’s Bear Bryant in his signature hat. 😊

[@rtwbikerider]

The houndstooth hat should tell everyone that this was Bear Bryant. I afraid that the audience for this movie is dying off. You would have to be a US citizen older than 60 years to get all of the references. A millennial in Sydney, Australia would have no idea who Bear Bryant or George Wallace was. He wouldn’t know where the Watergate scandal got its name. He might not even know the lyrics to Imagine. Sadly, the shelf life of this movie is expiring. Future generations will not ponder the question: are we all living a life with a predetermined destiny, or are we going through life with our eyes closed, floating through our days like a feather on the breeze?

[@kaytho5830]

@@cammygram1 I was born in ‘96 and didn’t see this movie until well into the 2000s but being from Tuscaloosa, AL it was almost a requirement to recognize Bear Bryant in this movie 😂

[@sallyatticum]

It is great to finally see reactors get all the historical and pop references. ☺

[@ryanaromero]

This is my #1 All time favorite movie... Its a story about life: ups & downs, smiles & cries, love & trauma... Hanks' performance is beyond words... Zemeckis deserves much credit in translating the book to the big screen along with Silvestri for the musical score... I was a little disappointed you guys skipped the two biggest tear jerker scene in your video: 1) "Is he smart or is he?" 2} "I read to him every night and he's so smart Jenny, you'd be proud of him" Great reaction boys! Remember, sometimes you don't need words to react, your faces show it all!

[@pablosonic892]

This is my favorite reaction video I've ever seen. Thank you. Beautiful

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Wow, thank you!

[@Em-ih5du]

Great reaction! You two are fantastic! Real men cry while watching Forrest Gump and show empathy to Jenny. And you both have golden radio voices. Subscribed!

[@mikeyshowpresents]

Thanks for the sub!