The older I get the more I think this is the best film ever made. "Is he smart or..." destroys me every time.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
That won him his Oscar, that moment I don’t know how people do it, but it crushed me
@dillonsronce2583 Жыл бұрын
I definitely think this is the best movie ever made.
@sebastianszentes2630 Жыл бұрын
nobody seems to notice lt. Dans wife.
@OriginalPuro Жыл бұрын
@@dillonsronce2583 It is definitely up there, no one will ever refute that.
@KlooKloo Жыл бұрын
Overall the movie is pretty evil, but Hanks' performance is brilliant, and that specific moment is possibly the best-acted scene in film history, no joke.
@meltorme-ntor2933 Жыл бұрын
That line that Jenny says to Forrest about him not knowing what love is, is especially powerful when you realize that it's Jenny who has no idea what love really is because she's never experienced it, except from Forrest, but she can't recognize it. Powerful and sad moment.
@LeisureTimeLarry Жыл бұрын
When I think of Jenny, I remember the quote, "We accept the love we think we deserve."
@jmillz7139 ай бұрын
@@LeisureTimeLarryThe Perks of Being a Wallflower. Another beautiful and amazing film. Discovered it this year. Highly underrated.
@c.s.m.k57375 ай бұрын
It was his reply that hit me hard when I first saw this movie. "I'm not a smart man but I know what love is"
@elhombre91713 ай бұрын
@@c.s.m.k5737 Conche.Su.Mare.Karajo. Is it better not to be smart than to be a little dumb but with a big big heart?
@paddington16703 ай бұрын
Jenny is the antagonist of Forrest gump
@kingpiece570511 ай бұрын
The "Is he smart or is he like me" moment is a bombshell, and is the best moment of the movie for me. It shows the audience that Forrest was actually aware of his "limitations" the entire time. When Jenny would leave, or when people would call him stupid, he knew. The audience sees him go from an almost comedic figure with little to no self awareness to a real, vulnerable person who is all too aware of the things that held him back, and only wants best for his child.
@GregJonson6 ай бұрын
I too felt like Forrest was pretty mature by the end of the story. It took him 40+ years to get there, but eventually I think he learned how to person well.
@PauloHernandezXD3 ай бұрын
Forrest is above average in a lot more ways than "average" people. A lot of people around him express some apathy & disdain for others, but Forrest help's because he knows it's the right thing to do. He is definitely a savant with mechanics & operating a boat & landscaping equipment. Forrest has a higher moral standard & courage to do & say what he thinks, & he became a millionaire without developing vanity. That's admirable :3
@Bringmethehorizondude11 ай бұрын
You seriously put up suicide hotline numbers during the balcony scene. That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen on KZbin. You are an absolute hero for that. So much respect and I can’t help but think of those you helped by that simple gesture.
@holddowna11 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jennifermichelleswanson37977 ай бұрын
I agree, it needed to be put up at that time.
@samwetherhold086 ай бұрын
Just a heads up to anyone and everyone who calls or considers calling- they will hang up on you if you convey your emotions with curse words.
@johncourtright1632Ай бұрын
35:08 International Suicide Hotline Numbers
@FlyinggMushroom20 күн бұрын
nobody going to kill themselves calls any hotline LMAO
@lloydwong7852 Жыл бұрын
A viewer from another reaction channel said something that struck a chord with me. Jenny always told Forrest to run. That served him very well during the movie, but for Jenny herself running was her way of coping from the damage she endured as a child. Jenny never saw herself as good enough to deserve someone as good as Forrest. She just jumped from one unhealthy relationship to another. She needed to stop running before she could get better.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Well said! The stuff I couldn’t articulate 🤣
@sparksdrinker5650 Жыл бұрын
Yeah that was me that said that, I’m pretty smart
@michaelatteberry6462 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This should go out to all reactors who do not understand Jenny and the times
@Deepthoughtsabound Жыл бұрын
I was watching this again. I realized that Jenny (often) doesn't have shoes.
@jericoba Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've seen people disliking and misunderstanding Jenny's part. There are no villains in this movies, just people with a history and baggage. It's just life and it's complicated.
@Billinois78 Жыл бұрын
When Forrest goes for the "little run" across the country, it reminds me of Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist from the band Rush. In the late 90s, he lost his daughter to a car wreck and then his wife to cancer within a span of a few months. At his wife's funeral, he told his bandmates, "Consider me retired". As part of his grieving process and just feeling lost, he got on his motorcycle and rode all up and down the North American continent and Central America. By the time he finally came home, he called up his bandmates and said he was ready to come back. He also met his future wife. He wrote a book about it, titled "Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road".
@AttorneyBCollins Жыл бұрын
And now we lost Neil, but he was a one of a kind. Wrote most of their extensive song list, was THE master if the drumset. He also wasn't the original Drummer until after the first album they made. Looking back, I think Geddy and Eric made the right decision signing him on. I'm glad he got to drop everything and deal with his grief the way he wanted to.
@paddington16703 ай бұрын
Reminds me of Terry Fox
@worldrummer Жыл бұрын
I can't say I've ever watched someone be heartbroken for 53 straight minutes. I appreciate you leaving in your real emotions. 👊🏼
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
🤪😭 I would love to be more articulate with my words and be fancy! But I feel movies viscerally! Thanks for watching!
@Soundhypno Жыл бұрын
@@holddowna wouldn't sell yourself short as your articulations, being genuine and authentic, make the channel a pleasure to watch.Wish you much success Ames!
@orangewarm1 Жыл бұрын
she wasn't heartbroken for 53 minutes
@toolshed7652 Жыл бұрын
94 was such an amazing year for movies... The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, and this masterpiece
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
I saw the academy awards list! It was wild!
@Neyenn Жыл бұрын
I dont know, I just feel that movies from the 90's were way better than the movies from nowadays
@christiankarlkarganilla276311 ай бұрын
It also saw the rise of Jim Carrey into superstardom. The Mask, Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber.
@stevesparks20019 ай бұрын
Pulp Fiction? you lost me with that one
@brunoactis11047 ай бұрын
@@stevesparks2001 Pulp Fiction is so much better than either as a piece of art. You don't have to like it, but that you don't appreciate it speaks more about yourself than anything.
@kurtacus3581 Жыл бұрын
What i find most tragic about Lieutenant Dan is that he planned to die in the war. So he likely never planned on having a future. He likely didnt have any money or savings, or kept too many friends around, or thought about having a family. So not only did he come back injured but he also had no support to fall back on when he came back. Thats why i think he was so angry with Forrest, it wasnt so much that he didn't get to die with honor but that he had nothing to come back to and his life was ruined
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this comment!!
@paulbentley1705 Жыл бұрын
A true warrior ALWAYS expects to die in war.
@davestang54544 ай бұрын
A classic example of people looking for scapegoats for their own failures. Dan Taylor wasn't "ruined" by other people anymore than Jenny was "ruined" by other people. We are our own best allies or our own worst enemies.
@kurtacus35814 ай бұрын
@@davestang5454 you're right, child Jenny failed to not get molested by her abusive father. She should have just pulled herself up by her bootstraps i guess. You're a genius. Seems more like you're failing to understand basic human empathy and interaction with others
@derbydriver2 ай бұрын
Gary Sinese was so moved by his character in Forest Gump that he started a charity for disabled veterans that he still runs to this day.
@bamachine Жыл бұрын
Jenny mentions becoming a bird to fly away. Two nice touches was the birds at her gravesite(which was not planned, it just happened and they left it in) and the feather. Notice it first comes to him as he is about to finally get Jenny to settle down with him and it leaves after she has moved on to the afterlife. Another nice Easter egg of sorts was Lt Dan(Gary Sinese) saying if Gumo became a shrimp boat captain, that was the day he becomes an astronaut, then later he describes his prosthetic legs as being like they use on the space shuttle. The very next movie for both Tom Hanks and Gary Sinese came out the next year, where the two of them both play astronauts, in the true story of "Apollo 13".
@tankediatriba Жыл бұрын
Jenny saved Forrest when they were kids, she gave him her friendship and protection, that is why Forrest always wanted to protect her.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
❤️
@jpetersgoyanks Жыл бұрын
Facts, I am so sick of all the Jenny hate.
@KurtMidas1510 Жыл бұрын
@@jpetersgoyanksbc she's a character easy to hate. I mean she treaded him like a dog and returned when he get rich and she had no where else to go.... With Aids.
@jpetersgoyanks Жыл бұрын
@@KurtMidas1510 utter nonsense. Many people treated Forrest poorly, Jenny never did. She respected him and cared for him when no one else did. He was rich long before she came to live with him. She was clearly a broken person who never felt they deserved love so she turned away from every time he tried to take care of her. She says as much, not directly of course because she likely doesn’t recognize this but it’s clear. I think she loved him dearly but the notion that just because Forrest is good to her she must reciprocate with romantic love is a disgusting thought. Forrest knew all this, if not directly he at least understood it emotionally. Forrest never abandoned her for good reason and to believe Forrest was some victim is insulting to Forrest.
@jefferym336611 ай бұрын
Yeah, Jenny obviously loved him, but I think it was more platonic then romantic love. And I do not think there is anything wrong marrying the father of your child, that you care about dearly, even if you are not in love. As long as there is no deception involved of course. I think it was more complicated then just feeling unworthy, I think his intelligence played a role in her indecisiveness. But she was definitely sincere, because she could of quite easily scammed him out of most if not all his fortune, yet she never took a cent not even what she was entitled to ie child support..
@aussierhino471 Жыл бұрын
FINALLY! A reactor who got the joke about the lyrics to 'Imagine' with John Lennon on the Dick Cavett Show! Well done you :) A wonderful piece of poetic license. And you picked up Watergate instantly too. In fact, you pretty much nailed everything; you're very perceptive, and your reaction marks you as a very sweet person. I enjoyed your reaction a great deal - thank you.🌹
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks soo much for watching!!!!!!
@innercircle341 Жыл бұрын
She's seen it before dipstick
@Tchika Жыл бұрын
Right? So many don't get it. 👏
@Lions1986 Жыл бұрын
lots of reactors that ive seen have gotten the joke about the lyrics
@aussierhino471 Жыл бұрын
@@Lions1986 Well good for you mate - my point was I hadn't seen any
@bean_bttf3 Жыл бұрын
After this movie, Gary Sinise (the actor who played Lt. Dan) founded the Gary Sinise Foundation, a charity to help veterans, first responders and those in need. He’s done a lot of humanitarian work as well.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Yes I read about this !! It’s amazing!
@bean_bttf3 Жыл бұрын
@@holddowna Sure is! What a great guy! 😊
@generositus Жыл бұрын
This movie is such a masterpiece. That moment where Forrest asks if his son is smart or not, terrified he inherited something from him, is such an amazing piece of acting from Hanks. That scene hits me like a ton of bricks, though a lot of scenes in this movie hit hard in such beautiful and masterful ways. Love your channel and how authentic and heartfelt your reactions are ❤. Gotta go find some tissues now 😂
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
I think that moment is one of the most brilliantly acted moments!!! It killed me!! Thanks for watching!
@b2ickwall978 Жыл бұрын
That is an awesome scene overall. For me my favorite part is the beat when she first tells him and he steps back. No words would be sufficient for that feeling, but his peformance was!
@speedhuntr Жыл бұрын
It's wild because like....."Is he smart or is he [like me]?" Forrest, are you asking if he's smart or if he's a congressional medal of honor winner, college graduate, all-american, ping pong champion, inspirational runner, multi-millionaire business owner? He's smart. We'll work on the rest. But it just shows how much he's always been self-aware about his intelligence, despite not ever bringing it up prior to this moment. Goes to show that even the most successful, sweet, put-together people still have insecurities. Thanks for sharing this. I cried along side you!
@KlooKloo Жыл бұрын
@@speedhuntr As much as replying "my momma says 'stupid is as stupid does'" has gotten Forrest through most interactions throughout his life, the reveal that he's ALWAYS understood what he has been "lacking" compared to others, despite the charmed (white boomer male) life the writers have given him, is DEVASTATING
@romans52345-cy3tq Жыл бұрын
It's weird, Forrest was smart enough to know that he wasn't that smart
@TheLwaller09 Жыл бұрын
Loved your reaction! Jenny is one of the best and most complex (and thus misunderstood) characters in modern film history. She never thought she was too good for him. She always thought exactly the opposite. She had known him all their lives and knew how good of a person he was and how pure his heart was, and she knew how broken and messed up she was. Her advice was always what she followed herself. She ran, but not to protect herself. She ran from him to protect him from her life and her chaos. If you notice, every time she leaves him as adults, it's after a confrontation he gets in because of her. Except the final time she leaves. She leaves to get her life in order the final time once shes detoxed to be worthy of his love and return it - this is why the line "I'm not running" is so important. Its directly opposite to what she's been saying and doing all movie, and signals that she's finally ready to heal. It wasn't until she was able to settle her own life down enough to truly heal for him that she could be with him. She always loved him, so much so that she knew she had to protect him over how she cared about him. He was always protecting her, but she was protecting him right back. A couple other points - The disease Jenny contracts is never officially named in the movie. Everyone thinks it's HIV because it was so prevalent in the 80's and that's what everyone remembers now 40 years later, but the book that the movie is based on, the author has stated he intended it to be Hepatitis C. Which makes even more sense as to why Forrest nor Forrest Jr contracted it from her because Hep C transmission likelihood is possible but low probability due to sexual intercourse or from mother to child. Hep C wasn't officially "discovered" until 1989 but had been killing people for several decades that doctors knew about but didn't know what it was. Which is why she says they knew it was SOMETHING but they "don't know what it is" and they had no way to treat it. 1981 fits that they would be able to tell she was sick but not know how to treat it. Lastly, the overall message of the movie is unconditional love and how it changes the life arc not of Forrest - he's the same steady, good person throughout - but of his mom, Lt Dan & Bubba (and by extension Bubba's family due to his early death) and of course Jenny. Jenny and Lt Dan are the most significant of course. Imagine these characters lives had they never met Forrest. Every single one of them were "saved" in one way or another, simply by having someone in their life that loved them unconditionally. There's an argument to be made than Jenny is suicidal pretty early into the movie (do you think I could fly off this bridge?) And would have probably died much younger if not for the only positive example of love in her life she ever had. Dan would have died in battle as he wanted yes, but he never would have found what he had by the end of the movie. Bubba was already a good person and he was "saved" quite literally from an airstrike that would have incinerated him and made his dying wish (to go home) impossible. Forrest going to get him allowed him to go home and at least be buried with his family. And as for his mother, I don't think it's hard to imagine the way a single mother of a disabled child was looked at by society, esp in the south in the 1950's/early 60s. So she lucked out having just about the best child you could ask for if she was going to have to be a single mother.
@tempota779210 ай бұрын
It's hard to shake the feeling that Forrest was such a cliched Mary Sue type character, sure. Lots of ppl have made that commentary. But in some ways, I think of him as someone like Jedediah Springfield from The Simpsons. Lisa had always admired him as a legend and a hero, but after finding out that he was a cutthroat brigand, she was very confused and unsure of what to think any more. But the museum curator(?) encouraged her to not necessarily admire the man, but the inspiration and message that his legends carried. So I do like to perceive Forrest as a message and inspiration for all of us to live life by, and I'm glad that so many reactors have expressed that sentiment as well.
@ronmaest7 ай бұрын
VERY good observation and deduction! One learns more deeply about this movie in the comments section, ironically.
@dawsonsmith7326 ай бұрын
How long did it take you to write this?
@TheLwaller096 ай бұрын
@dawsonsmith732 about 8-10 minutes. I wrote a 15 page final in a film class in college on this movie, mainly focusing on her character. So this is a very limited summary, but I understand the average American has the attention span of a gnat anymore.
@dawsonsmith7326 ай бұрын
@@TheLwaller09 I did read 1/3 of your short summary
@Logan_Baron Жыл бұрын
When Jenny said that Forrest didn't know what love is, it was because he just said he loved her, and she didn't think anyone, at least not someone as pure as Forrest could actually love her, so he must know know what love is when he said it. She didn't think she was too good for him, but that he was too good for her.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@andersbrurok1125 Жыл бұрын
After I watched this movie I looked up what forest’s speech was at Washington DC, and it was heart wrenching😭😭: "Sometimes when people go to Vietnam they go home to their Mamas 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."
@Daehawk Жыл бұрын
You have a kind heart. Me and my wife loved this movie. She passed away suddenly 4 years ago. When I see him say "I miss you Jenny" I think of her and her name in Jenny's place. Cant watch the movie any longer. One of the very best movies ever made and always will be. You're a beautiful girl with a compassionate soul. Made me sad to see you sad. Best to you. Great reaction.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️ so sorry for you loss
@sacrificev2533 Жыл бұрын
it is such a cool detail that the birds are flying away when Forrest leaves Jenny's grave, cause Jenny prayed earlier to become a bird to fly away and leave
@thegorn68 Жыл бұрын
This might be the BEST reaction to this movie on KZbin. You had me crying at my favorite parts too and I've seen this movie too many times to count.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
☺️😭😅thanks so much for watching! Literal wreck while editing !!!! CouldnT see the screen throu the tears!!!🤣
@davidward9737 Жыл бұрын
I miss my wife and daughter. My words. Women dont want someone like me. The crazy thing is my wife was my sweetheart since i was 5 years old. She was my bestfriend. I lay on her grave and talk to her. I lost all purpose in life. There isnt a day i wish i could brush her hair and watch movies. I had a dream..unfortunately it happens. I miss my bestfriend and my daughter. Im a old man now, gave up with cancer and homeless. I know how Forrest feels
@Neyenn Жыл бұрын
Damn, I wish everything gets better for you.
@davidward9737 Жыл бұрын
@@Neyennthank you. It might sound cliche but I'm stupid. Had to go to Chapter 1 because I didn't comprehend. Only one that ever believed in me. I gave up because if there is a heaven I get to have a family again
@CristiNeagu11 ай бұрын
25:04 One of the best speeches in a movie, and we never got to hear it. He says: "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."
@darrengibbs4288 Жыл бұрын
She didn't tell him sooner because he was running for over 3 years. She's always loved Forrest, she knew she was broken and didn't want to bring him into it. When she got better, she went to him. I just love the way Lt. Dan looks at Forrest at the wedding.
@glenketchum6379 Жыл бұрын
The older we get, the harder this hit!!! I luv your real reactions, Thank you for doing these for us!!
@colinbrown7305 Жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the best films ever made. The story, the complexity of the characters, the acting, the sound track. It's funny, it's sad, it has dramatic moments. This film is an absolute masterpiece.
@kennethbrdk Жыл бұрын
Such an inspiring and beautiful movie - the scenes where he asks if the son is smart or like him and when he stands under the tree talking to Jenny always gets me,
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Killed me!!😭😭😭
@MG469314 ай бұрын
So happy you actually know the historical references and the music in this movie. It makes it all the better.
@holddowna4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!!!
@DavidStebbins Жыл бұрын
Great reaction! You recognized so many things that were before your time. From Elvis to AIDS (or hep C in the book), Forrest Gump is the story of an entire generation: the historical events; the music; the traumas; and the philosophical questions we wrestled with. I love seeing all the historical events woven into the story and was happy to learn that there are high schools that use the movie as part of an American History class. It is also a good depiction of how trauma shapes and drives our lives for decades; Jenny always wanted to be a bird to fly away from her problems (and as Forrest walked away from her grave a small flock of birds took wing). Forrest is an innocent who experiences the wonders and horrors of life without an agenda and remembers all the beautiful things he has seen.
@hemlock399 Жыл бұрын
I was very impressed by her recognition of historical references, especially HIV. Very few reactors recognize that Jenny gets HIV infected early in its outbreak, either through intercourse or intravenous drug use.
@johnalden5821 Жыл бұрын
One great theme in this movie is the power of redemptive love. Loyal and steadfast love and friendship can heal others and ourselves. Forrest touched so many lives through his unconditional love. As he said, he was not a smart man, but he knew what love is. And that love became the solid ground for Jenny and Lt. Dan to pull themselves up out of their circumstances and pain. Everybody has that power to show redemptive love. It is the most simple and most powerful thing in the world.
@TheMadMurf Жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter how many times I see this movie or watch reaction videos, it never fails to make me cry.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Blubbering mess while I was editing 🥹😅
@QuoVadis88 Жыл бұрын
Another movie with a great message is Three Days of the Condor from 1975. With Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Max Von Sydow, Cliff Robertson. Redford plays a genius but goes through as much trouble as Gump understanding unexpected events in his life.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Wow, sounds like some good movies! Thanks for this comment!
@FeaturingRob Жыл бұрын
I remember being a kid and watching a TV movie, made by HBO in the early 80s, about Terry Fox...and I remembered being amazed by his story, so hearing his name come from you shocked me. I remember the first time I saw 'Forrest Gump' and during the cross-country running scene thinking about Terry Fox. BTW, the majority of the long shots of Forrest running were done by Tom's brother, Jim Hanks...who looks a lot like Tom. I recently saw a rather beautiful re-make of 'Forrest Gump' made in India called 'Laal Singh Chaddha' that credits screenwriter Eric Roth and the original film and was co-produced by Paramount. It stars Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan (not related or married). It uses recent Indian history and makes Laal (aka Forrest) a Sikh...so when Laal goes on his cross-country run, he keeps his long hair and beard, putting his hair in rather beautifully colored turbans. If you get interested, it is on Netflix. It is not a direct translation, but it works...I've seen it twice. Here's the trailer, just have CC on for the subtitles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGfWkqmJbNJjfMk I disagree...this movie is one I do come back to, maybe once a year or two. It is such a warm and special film that I can't help it. Besides, not all tears are evil things...especially when you feel a need to release them and don't know why...'Forrest Gump' is a great way to do this! Unfortunately, Gary Sinise didn't win an Oscar (Martin Landau won for 'Ed Wood')...but did join Tom on 'Apollo 13'. What this movie did do is inspire Gary to create the Gary Sinise Foundation...an organization that has raised $300 million for veterans, first responders, and their families. And...Gary also has a band Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band which tours to also raise money for the cause.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment! I did read about Gary Sinise and his work with veterans! So amazing! I know he’s greatly respected by a lot of people!
@MrMacadamien Жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved and appreciated your reaction. It was pure and authentic. Thank you for giving this to us..
@Mikeyw9119 Жыл бұрын
I have to re visit this movie at least once a year. There’s a lot of lessons to be learned from Forrest, Lt Dan, and Jenny. To me this is a top 5 movie of all time and I love it dearly. Amazing reaction as always, I can certainly tell you’re a kind soul. The world needs more people who feel sympathy and empathy the way you and I do. It’d go a long way
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I am so excited to revisit more movies that I loved that I haven’t seen in forever! It’s a whole new experience! There is so much to learn from those characters and it’s so hard to articulate at times the complexity! Thanks so much for watching! 😊
@Mikeyw9119 Жыл бұрын
It means a lot that you reply to everyone here Ames! Tbh I watch these reaction videos to my favorite movies because it allows me to find emotions that I’ve felt through the years for these films. Today marks the 1 year anniversary of my father passing (from suicide). I feel the need to be strong for my family and go on with my life. But these reactions allow me to open up to myself about my past and share a brief moment of vulnerability. It’s helped me heal in a lot of ways. Probably why I watch these reaction videos every day. Keep going on and doing your thing! It helps others to see someone react like someone with a soul. Last comment I’ll make is that movies mean more to people than just entertainment. Expound upon that as much as you wish. Your videos do GOOD
@stevewood14046 ай бұрын
There are so many tears in the world today , but not in a good way. I think this is one of the finest movie reviews I have ever seen. You found your calling! I remember the swamps and monsoons. I truly felt your emotions! You made this old retired veteran have a great day! Bless you, child!!
@timhonigs6859 Жыл бұрын
This movie, beyond all the visual and written gems, is about life being laughter and pain that are wrapped together. Thus is life.
@SPEEDPAINTER1Ай бұрын
My father was stationed at an outpost near Bien Hoa, South Vietnam in the Dong Nai Province, 1966. His oupost was near this diarrhea looking river. I showed him the exact location on Google Earth. He never talked about Vietnam. When I asked, he would say it's not something for me to hear or him to talk about. He only mentioned Vietnam twice that I can remember. Once when we saw Platoon together in the movie theater. The opening scene when the platoon is patrolling the jungle. He accidently said. "I can smell it again." I asked him later what he meant. His answer was "I could smell death again. You never forget it." He said the scene took him back there. The other time he mentioned it, was how he and some other returning vets were treated when they landed in San Francisco coming back from the war. Protesters attacked them and a major fight ensued in the airport terminal. He never forgave his countrymen for that, and he hated Jane Fonda (and he hated no one). He was a good man and my hero. He died in 2016 after a long battle with brain cancer. During that battle, he lost his mind. He escaped the house, and my mother called me frantic that he was missing. A woman and her mother found him sitting in the street. They called the police. All he would give the officers was his name, rank, and serial number. Losing his mind, he still remembered what to do if captured. The officers tracked his address down, and rather than take him to the station, 4 units brought him home with honor. When he died, he was taken out of his house draped in the American flag. Like the 58,000 Americans who died in Vietnam, my Dad was a hero. Everytime I see this movie, I think of him.
@rutvijsonawane85973 күн бұрын
Damn.... You and your father are awesome
@SPEEDPAINTER13 күн бұрын
@rutvijsonawane8597 thank you 😊
@nooneofconsequence1251 Жыл бұрын
The amazing visual effects in this movie, which were indeed pretty groundbreaking for the time, include inserting Forrest into numerous different scenes using real historical archival footage, getting ex US presidents to mouth words that they didn't say, deleting Lieutenant Dan's legs after he became an amputee and having that look pretty seamless most of the time even when he's swinging his non-existent legs over the side of a boat, swimming and moving around, all the ping pong scenes (they weren't actually using a ball), the explosions and bullet effects in Vietnam, some of the storm effects at sea, enhancements to many of the crowd scenes, and, uh, yeah.. I guess the feather. That was clearly CGI as well. The best CG is the CG you don't even realize is there because it is integrated so well into the movie and this film exemplifies that and did it back in the early 90s when most other films used no CGI at all.... these days pretty much every movie that is released does a lot of the same stuff that films like Forrest Gump pioneered, making minor (sometimes major) alterations in every frame in a way that is barely noticeable.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Yess! Your so right! Thanks for watching!
@willielarimer7170 Жыл бұрын
I've seen this great movie a bunch of times and Bubba getting killed and Forrest asking if Jenny's son was smart never fails to tear me up
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Right just kills ya 😭
@CaddyJim Жыл бұрын
*#Jenny** acts the way she does because of her alcoholic father's physical & sexual abuse. So she doesn't think she deserves someone like Forest she's chasing "bad boys" like her father*
@lindenmanmax Жыл бұрын
Forrest's favor is like divine Grace. Even those who don't deserve it, get it.
@Sparrow-Music8 ай бұрын
I really appreciate how knowledgeable you are to be able to pick up on so many of the small details, like the Watergate scene, and just various other historical references.
@geneaikenii1092 Жыл бұрын
I remember when "Forrest Gump" was released. It was a really big deal. Won all kinds of awards. This was one that we all loved. Your reaction, and your tears, were beautiful. You have such a soft and tender heart. Guard her well. Thank you so much for this little look back at a great film and the memory of one of my yesterdays. Big shoutout from this old, longhaired country boy in the mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I hit the sub button, like, notification bell, and here's my little comment, too. Hope you go far with your channel. I really like your style and know you will do well. Be seeing you on the next, Much peace and lots of love. Bless you and yours. Go with God. Later,
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thank u so much for the sub! Welcome to the crew!!!
@jimmeyer9106 Жыл бұрын
yep awards are always given to the biggest supporters of the pedo community.
@MJKFanatic3 ай бұрын
I loved this reaction. You have a such a kind soul and it really shines through. Thank you for sharing your experience watching this film for the first time.
@michaelfisher1395 Жыл бұрын
Sally Fields also plays the newscaster on TV when he's running all over the country. Part of the reason for putting him into historical footage was to establish the time (date). I think the feather is to symbolize that we're all just floating around on a breeze.
@fmotion17233 ай бұрын
I love the narrative of this film, the whole thing is him telling his story on a bench, and then it turns out he was waiting for a bus he didn't even need to get and he goes and meets his son for the first time, always loved that.
@raspberryjam3724 Жыл бұрын
This movie hits especially hard for me because I lost my mother when I was just a little bit younger than Forrest Gump Jr. The way that loss is handled is very accurate. When Forrest Sr. is standing at Jenny's grave and telling her he misses her? I've done that. I've stared at my mother's grave, wishing I could have just five minutes with her.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
❤️
@PianomanKY11 күн бұрын
It's neat to go back and rewatch movies we saw when we were younger and didn't fully understand at the time. It's literally watching through a different set of eyes as we recognize all of the different nuances of the storylines as an adult.
@muhest Жыл бұрын
I wonder why every reactor always seem to get Jenny wrong. Forest is Jennys safe haven. She doesn’t run from him. She runs from herself. But he is and was always, her rock. When the storm was about to drag her under, she knew she could return to him. He didn’t ask anything but her being happy. Sadly … living with her father made her think, that she got exactly what she deserved. She also knew, until she found herself, she had to leave him to not corrupt his pristine soul. Forest was her beacon.
@korgkeyboardpro4 ай бұрын
I find it hard to believe, but this was the second time I watched this with you. You are SUCH a sweetheart and SO good at reviewing these movies. Thanks again, AND AGAIN for sharing,
@lifelover515 Жыл бұрын
Nice to visit with you again and share content more to my own taste, Ames. What a brilliant reaction to this inspiring and inspired masterpiece of magic realism, you ol' softie you. It has great emotional depth and deserved all its many accolades. You are spot-on when you say the blending of humour and tragedy with historic events is one of the things that made it work so well, with a great script and a great cast all round. I wish you the very best with your acting and cinematic ambitions. Keep rockin' my world, girl.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment!!!! 😊☺️ thanks for watching!!
@theezeelife2922 ай бұрын
This movie was just so beautifully made. The actors did just a tremendous job. I'll always love it.
@sannaolsson9106 Жыл бұрын
I'm happy you became more sympathetic towards Jenny. It can ruin a reaction for me when someone is being mean to her because it's so obvious that it's her awful childhood who made her who she was. She DID cate about him and love him, but she didn't think she deserved him. When she said he didn't know what love is, she was obviously talking about herself. The reason she didn't tell him about their son ia because he was out running for 3 years. They of course didn't have cell phones in that time and she couldn't contact him.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
I wasn’t trying to be mean regarding Jenny, I sometimes don’t have all the words to articulate.. I have the deepest amount of empathy for her struggle. Thank you so much for watching!
@sannaolsson910610 ай бұрын
@@Greybeardmedic Why did you write that under my comment??
@Greybeardmedic10 ай бұрын
@@sannaolsson9106Oops. Sorry. It's gone.
@brianboychuk37122 ай бұрын
Of course, Forrest Gump is one of my all-time favourite movies and I saw it when it first came out and I've re-watched it a half-dozen more times since. Like you said, it's both happy and sad and really takes you on a journey. I, too, love the way they intertwined his life with seminal real-life events and people. Brilliant! I really enjoyed your honest reactions to the movie. Not only did the movie make me cry all over again, but your REACTIONS also made me cry. I hope you, too, can find love and a caring, sensitive man (or woman) who you can spend the rest of your life with. Good luck to you.
@Matthew_KNGP1N Жыл бұрын
My favorite movie that always made me tear up 🥺 even though i just subscribed i love ur reaction videos Ames 😊 keep up the awesome work
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing! Thanks for watching! I means a lot !
@mikesied3 ай бұрын
The contrast of forrest's life compared to all the other characters is so brilliant. Everyone around him is so broken. But it seems like they over complicate their lives. And Forrest keeps it simple. It is a beautiful movie. :)
@retromaven2159 Жыл бұрын
Ames, you summed up the message of his movie in three simple words;"Just Be Kind". I really believe this was your best reaction to date; your editing was top-notch and your emotional involvement brought it to an entirely different level. Now we find your a fan of CCR and the Doors, where have you been all of our lives? 😊 Be well...
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Hi!!! Wow thanks so much for watching and your comment! I was dancing to this great soundtrack, but ya CCR and the Doors rock! Thanks for hanging out with me
@shawnfike291011 ай бұрын
Re: around 9:15 - the guy in the black-and-whiite hat was the great coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabamaa, at one time the record holder for the most wins by a college coach (#315 was the record-breaking win against Auburn and I was there!)
@kolpants Жыл бұрын
when I was young watching this, I hated Jenny for rejecting Forrest through out the movie til the end. But as I grow older, I realize that we're all human and we have our own walks in life and demons to fight. This movie is truly a masterpiece.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Oh yes her journey is tough!
@DenCon143 Жыл бұрын
I'm such and old wimp. I don't know how many times I've watched these Gump reactions, but I still tear up each time. Watching your reaction touched me deeply. Women viewers of Gump always ask "Why did Jenny wait so long to tell him"? My theory is maybe she needed more time to be sure she was ready to fully commit? Did she wait until learned she was sick to return? Maybe, she tried to get in touch, but that was during the years that he was running and she could not reach him? We'll never know. None of that mattered to Forrest. His love was totally and completely unconditional. His love for her never wavered. Where most of us would simply feel resentful and angry how Jenny used us, those thoughts never entered Forrest's mind. He loved Jenny and would always be there for her when/if she ever needed him.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting!!
@kurtacus3581 Жыл бұрын
I dont think Jenny thought she was too good for Forrest. In fact, I'd say the opposite she thought Forrest was too good for her. With her childhood abuse and abusive boyfriends I think she internalized the idea that she wasnt worthy of someone as good as Forrest. When she says "You dont know what love is" I think she's actually projecting herself onto Forrest. She doesnt really know what it's like to be in a proper loving relationship with someone, she views the abusive men in her life as "normal" because it's all she's known. Its really tragic what she had to go through and how that abuse can stick with someone and affect their relationships with others even later in life.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Which I failed to explain as I watched but when she apologizes to Forrest to me is such a big moment for her. I have so much empathy for Jenny.
@CodeBleu724 Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, I went through the same thing with my first girlfriend. We knew each other since the first grade and started dating senior year. She revealed to me that her dad abused her. I told her she needed to remove herself from that situation. She did. She ran away and I never saw her again. This was way back in 1989. Just a few years ago she found me on facebook and told me she's alive and well. My heartbreak over losing her was nothing compared to what she went through.
@marcelinocostilla170617 күн бұрын
I’ve seen this movie a few times and never have I ever gotten teary eyed until now that I watched your reaction. Girl your bad ass so real. But yeah one of my top favorite movies of all time.
@barryscott8041 Жыл бұрын
35:17 "Jenny needs you, she needs you more than she thinks she needs you.." I love your empathy for Jenny. Saw a few Reactors who really despised her.....
@DevanJuega3 ай бұрын
It so refreshing to see someone cry as i did when i saw this movie for the first time... It really connects us all... Great job and wishing to see more of you. Greetings from Peru, u got a fan here :)
@andrewriley6862 Жыл бұрын
Your reactions made me tear up. Love the channel.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching !
@Avalon195115 ай бұрын
The interposing of one person into a video was all new tech back then and for the time was done perfectly. Thank you for your reactions:)
@frankberger3507 Жыл бұрын
I loved your reaction. I was very impressed with your knowledge. Many that react to this film don't have the knowledge of history that allows them to fully appreciate many of the references.
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! thanks for watching!
@MarkJ177611 ай бұрын
I love Lt. Dan's reference to his legs being titanium alloy like the space shuttle. Gary's character from Apollo 13 was Ken Mattingly, who went on to pilot the shuttle. So many references in this masterpiece.
@johnng5849 ай бұрын
You are absolutely my new favorite channel and KZbinr. Beautiful reaction, and the amount of empathy and emotion you express in your reactions. Love it. Keep up the awesome work and I have to say I love love love that big ass heart of yours. Cheers 😊🤙
@Joliie10 ай бұрын
Gary Sinise (Lt.Dan), does a lot of work for veterans, truly amazing human being.
@AmericanIdolz20113 ай бұрын
Your Harry Potter reactions made me want to binge your videos, and my goodness...you are just a good-hearted human being. Best reactor on KZbin, in my opinion. I struggle so much with depression and other mental health issues, and seeing you post the hotlines on here just warmed my heart. I wish for nothing but wonderful things for you, because you deserve it.
@Raven51508 ай бұрын
Young forest has scoliosis very common at the time forest was born still around but medical stuff and treatments have came a long way
@chamoo2322 ай бұрын
This movie is definitely one that you can rewatch multiple times. There is so many details you will not notice on the first watch. Like how Lieutenant Dan's fiance is Vietnamese. Subtle way to show he has no grudge against Vietnamese for what happened in the war. And the Speech that Forest gives with the cut mic is something like "When people go to Vietnam, sometimes they go back to their mama without any legs. Sometimes they don't go back at all."
@ryapowa10 ай бұрын
I was looking to see if anyone answered your question but I didnt see anyone do so. Haley Joel Osment (The 6th sense kid or Forrest Gump Jr) did continue acting but most people nowadays most recognize him for his role in the Kingdom Hearts series where Haley Joel Osment voice acts for the main protagonist, Sora
@bertprado92926 ай бұрын
Like LT Dan I never thought I’d get out of the military alive. My grandfather was in Vietnam and I joined because I wanted to be like him never thought of anything else.I didn’t want to get out but God had plans that i didn’t know of got medically discharged and had no idea of what to do because I never wanted to get out of the military. For 10 years I drank and was angry and pretty depressed and I realize when I watch this movie life’s about who you are in every stage of life. How we help others and show the world what love is We don’t get to write our own destiny. Now I’m a sober funeral arranger and help people but honestly watching this movie with my wife one night made me realize that.
@mikeanderson623 Жыл бұрын
I was wrong yesterday on the Back to the Future III vid…this is the best video I’ve seen in a while. Love the genuine emotion and appreciation of this classic!
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I genuinely appreciate the support and kind words
@itsiJonesy Жыл бұрын
This will forever be one of my favorite movies of all time. The amount of powerful moments and messages.. it’s perfect. Tom Hanks played the role perfectly.
@thomascamara8398 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding reaction to forest gump, Best i've ever seen and heard, you actually understood Jenny and her issues It had compassion for her where most People who had reaction channels to this movie had disdain for her., Thank you, I'll be Looking to see more reactions from you and your channel
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
I was mainly mad at Jenny because I wanted her to realize her beauty… but I totally empathize with her struggles! Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it!
@MikeTXBC11 ай бұрын
A lot of veterans don't come back the same and have extreme difficulty adjusting to civilian life today, but it was much more difficult back in Vietnam because soldiers were almost universally hated. Sure, some were bad people, but you'll find that anywhere. Most were just people doing a job they really didn't want to do in a place they really didn't want to go, and their end goal was to come home safely. One of the biggest issues for veterans of any war prior to the Gulf War in 1990, was that conditions like PTSD (once called "shell shock" or "battle fatigue," among other names) wasn't taken anywhere near as seriously and actually believed to be, at times, a form of cowardice or an indication of someone with "bad moral character." Add in the stigma of talking to a psychologist or psychiatrist, and without any coping mechanisms, many veterans got addicted to alcohol (and sometimes drugs). In fact, the temperance movement that ended up creating Prohibition in the US was, at least in part, a result of soldiers from WW1 suffering from PTSD. They had no legitimate (and socially acceptable) method of dealing with it, and so many eventually turned to the bottle. It's an unfortunate truth that many alcoholics can turn violent and it's no surprise that women were at the forefront of the temperance movement because wives were often the people closest to these men and as such, ended up suffering from their alcohol-induced rage. That said, the aim was very off. The issue wasn't alcohol in and of itself, it was the fact that any sort of counseling or therapy wasn't socially acceptable. It's extremely unfortunate that it's only until recently (the Gulf War ended in 1991) that real help was not only considered acceptable and not a sign of weakness, but available for those suffering from PTSD due to their deployment.
@BlueSummers10110 ай бұрын
@7:05 "Forrest Gimp???" why did I immediately think of Pulp Fiction XD
@Ferruccio_Guicciardi Жыл бұрын
45:56 "Is he smart?" -- I love your tears and reaction Ames !
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! That moment 💔
@Ferruccio_Guicciardi Жыл бұрын
@@holddowna Beautiful ! Awesome reaction ! I wake up every day expecting to see a reaction like yours to make my day !
@bertprado92926 ай бұрын
I agree I love sitting underneath those willows and cypress trees when we visit
@Vince-lq3ve6 ай бұрын
Many a great moment in this film. One moment that makes me smile that maybe many don't notice is when Forrest is playing ping pong with his son and he misses the little boy's serve. Just a dad being a dad, not a former champion. Nice work Forrest.
@mishmashmedley Жыл бұрын
The book is way crazier than the movie. As an example, if I remember correctly, he even became an astronaut! The author just made Forrest integral to almost every well-known newsworthy event.
@Ferruccio_Guicciardi5 ай бұрын
49:22 "That was such a special moment probably her spirit because I believe in stuff like that". I have the same spiritual esoteric idea ! Damn! We feel and react the same to the birds flying out of the tree!
@holddowna5 ай бұрын
YESSSSS
@hgbugalou2 ай бұрын
This movie is just further proof life is what you make it and happiness is a goal you set yourself. Don't chase other people's definition of success. Don't toil in efforts that do no fulfill your heart, even if others tell you its "how to be happy". Do whats right, even when its hard. Be fiercely loyal to the ones you love and care for. Know your limits, but also know your strengths. Forrest's simplicity made this all easy for him and we can learn a lot from that, now more than ever in a world of fake social media happiness, misinformation, and ease of vitriol coming from people.
@KeithLuttrell-fj7tuАй бұрын
Gary Sines ( spelling?) has collected tons of money for Veterans and they adore and respct him. Great human period
@jonrice3967 Жыл бұрын
45:45 she did, she sent him the letter sometime after giving birth, but forrest was running for years and didn't see the letter till he came back
@lanolinlight7 ай бұрын
Such a lovely reaction. It makes me want to see you watch all of the hundreds of sentimental masterpieces out there, from CITY LIGHTS to BICYCLE THIEVES to NIGHTS OF CABIRIA.
@user-yn2xw4sm6j8 ай бұрын
That kind of movies remember us something that we have forgot from our childhood. That it make them so emotional!
@lazyperfectionist1 Жыл бұрын
23:54 "You've been awarded the Medal of Honor." The Congressional Medal of Honor. Forrest, with no regard for his _own_ well-being, kept charging back into an unsecured area to rescue fellow soldiers. For this, he's been awarded the _highest_ honor available in the US Armed Forces.
@ChristinaWintherLolk2 ай бұрын
If you're wondering what little Forrest wrote in the letter for his mom on the grave, here it is: "Dear Mom, I don't know where you are. I don't know if this helps, but I love you. Little Forrest."
@percarlemil Жыл бұрын
jesus at 46 min when he ask "is he smart" that made the tears come like a flood, like that u are so real in your reaction, so i hit the bell so i can see what the future brings from u, SAW U FIRST TIME DOING SHINDLERS LIST WOW THAT WAS MOVING TO SEE YOUR REACTION LOVE FROM DENMARK
@tripwire39926 күн бұрын
The ending of this movie gets me no matter how many times a re-watch, its so fucking beautiful
@BlueBookGuy Жыл бұрын
"This wasn't supposed to happen to me".... I wonder how many of us ask this in our lives, and then realise others have gone through much worse it puts things into perspective and realise love not hate is the only way to get through this life for all of us... Put the past behind you...and be happy ... " I couldn't tell where heaven stopped and the Earth began" ... "If we each have a destiny...maybe it's both"... Sincere beautiful reaction... thk u x
@aceldamia9114 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE your Terry Fox reference (As a kid, I read a book about him and it has always stuck with me.). And definitely says where you are in the "pacific northwest."
@holddowna Жыл бұрын
❤️
@Madero7756 ай бұрын
I was half crying with you for real, and half laughing because I couldn’t believe how much you were crying (and making me cry). Either way, I love humanity.
@mikefetterman678210 ай бұрын
Most of the movie was shot in VARNVILLE SC, with some of the boat and water footage shot in Southport, SC.
@mikefetterman678210 ай бұрын
In the book, Jenny contract hepatitis from shared needle use. The movie dropped that so that the viewer can just imagine their worst fears.
@buckyc.90699 ай бұрын
The voice on the wireless at the firefight, was Capt.Dale Dye USMC(retired). Col.Sink in "Band of Brothers. He was Military Technical Advisor, on both but Viet Nam was "his" war. Also the outspoken Black Panther was an early role for Samuel L. Jackson.
@MrDMF56711 ай бұрын
39:50 there’s something very zen about cutting grass. I love it too. Push mowers, gas mowers, riding mowers…doesn’t matter. There’s just something about it 😀