Forrest Gump is JUMBO Tears!

[@estephens13]

The older I get the more I think this is the best film ever made. "Is he smart or..." destroys me every time.

[@holddowna]

That won him his Oscar, that moment I don’t know how people do it, but it crushed me

[@dillonsronce2583]

I definitely think this is the best movie ever made.

[@sebastianszentes2630]

nobody seems to notice lt. Dans wife.

[@OriginalPuro]

@@dillonsronce2583 It is definitely up there, no one will ever refute that.

[@KlooKloo]

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]

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]

When I think of Jenny, I remember the quote, "We accept the love we think we deserve."

[@jmillz713]

​@@LeisureTimeLarryThe Perks of Being a Wallflower. Another beautiful and amazing film. Discovered it this year. Highly underrated.

[@c.s.m.k5737]

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"

[@elhombre9171]

@@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?

[@paddington1670]

Jenny is the antagonist of Forrest gump

[@kingpiece5705]

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.

[@GregJonson]

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.

[@PauloHernandezXD]

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

[@Bringmethehorizondude]

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.

[@holddowna]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jennifermichelleswanson3797]

I agree, it needed to be put up at that time.

[@samwetherhold08]

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.

[@johncourtright1632]

35:08 International Suicide Hotline Numbers

[@FlyinggMushroom]

nobody going to kill themselves calls any hotline LMAO

[@lloydwong7852]

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]

Well said! The stuff I couldn’t articulate 🤣

[@sparksdrinker5650]

Yeah that was me that said that, I’m pretty smart

[@michaelatteberry6462]

Thank you! This should go out to all reactors who do not understand Jenny and the times

[@Deepthoughtsabound]

I was watching this again. I realized that Jenny (often) doesn't have shoes.

[@jericoba]

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]

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]

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.

[@paddington1670]

Reminds me of Terry Fox

[@worldrummer]

I can't say I've ever watched someone be heartbroken for 53 straight minutes. I appreciate you leaving in your real emotions. 👊🏼

[@holddowna]

🤪😭 I would love to be more articulate with my words and be fancy! But I feel movies viscerally! Thanks for watching!

[@Soundhypno]

@@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]

she wasn't heartbroken for 53 minutes

[@toolshed7652]

94 was such an amazing year for movies... The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, and this masterpiece

[@holddowna]

I saw the academy awards list! It was wild!

[@Neyenn]

I dont know, I just feel that movies from the 90's were way better than the movies from nowadays

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

It also saw the rise of Jim Carrey into superstardom. The Mask, Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber.

[@stevesparks2001]

Pulp Fiction? you lost me with that one

[@brunoactis1104]

​@@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]

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]

Thank you so much for this comment!!

[@paulbentley1705]

A true warrior ALWAYS expects to die in war.

[@davestang5454]

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.

[@kurtacus3581]

@@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

[@derbydriver]

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]

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]

Jenny saved Forrest when they were kids, she gave him her friendship and protection, that is why Forrest always wanted to protect her.

[@holddowna]

❤️

[@jpetersgoyanks]

Facts, I am so sick of all the Jenny hate.

[@KurtMidas1510]

​@@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]

@@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.

[@jefferym3366]

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]

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]

Thanks soo much for watching!!!!!!

[@innercircle341]

She's seen it before dipstick

[@Tchika]

Right? So many don't get it. 👏

[@Lions1986]

lots of reactors that ive seen have gotten the joke about the lyrics

[@aussierhino471]

@@Lions1986 Well good for you mate - my point was I hadn't seen any

[@bean_bttf3]

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]

Yes I read about this !! It’s amazing!

[@bean_bttf3]

@@holddowna Sure is! What a great guy! 😊

[@generositus]

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]

I think that moment is one of the most brilliantly acted moments!!! It killed me!! Thanks for watching!

[@b2ickwall978]

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]

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]

@@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]

It's weird, Forrest was smart enough to know that he wasn't that smart

[@TheLwaller09]

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.

[@tempota7792]

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.

[@ronmaest]

VERY good observation and deduction! One learns more deeply about this movie in the comments section, ironically.

[@dawsonsmith732]

How long did it take you to write this?

[@TheLwaller09]

@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.

[@dawsonsmith732]

@@TheLwaller09 I did read 1/3 of your short summary

[@Logan_Baron]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@andersbrurok1125]

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]

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]

Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️ so sorry for you loss

[@sacrificev2533]

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]

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]

☺️😭😅thanks so much for watching! Literal wreck while editing !!!! CouldnT see the screen throu the tears!!!🤣

[@davidward9737]

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]

Damn, I wish everything gets better for you.

[@davidward9737]

​@@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

[@CristiNeagu]

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]

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]

The older we get, the harder this hit!!! I luv your real reactions, Thank you for doing these for us!!

[@colinbrown7305]

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]

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]

Killed me!!😭😭😭

[@MG46931]

So happy you actually know the historical references and the music in this movie. It makes it all the better.

[@holddowna]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@DavidStebbins]

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]

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]

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]

It doesn't matter how many times I see this movie or watch reaction videos, it never fails to make me cry.

[@holddowna]

Blubbering mess while I was editing 🥹😅

[@QuoVadis88]

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]

Wow, sounds like some good movies! Thanks for this comment!

[@FeaturingRob]

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]

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]

I absolutely loved and appreciated your reaction. It was pure and authentic. Thank you for giving this to us..

[@Mikeyw9119]

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]

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]

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

[@stevewood1404]

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]

This movie, beyond all the visual and written gems, is about life being laughter and pain that are wrapped together. Thus is life.

[@SPEEDPAINTER1]

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.

[@rutvijsonawane8597]

Damn.... You and your father are awesome

[@SPEEDPAINTER1]

@rutvijsonawane8597 thank you 😊

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

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]

Yess! Your so right! Thanks for watching!

[@willielarimer7170]

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]

Right just kills ya 😭

[@CaddyJim]

*#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]

Forrest's favor is like divine Grace. Even those who don't deserve it, get it.

[@Sparrow-Music]

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]

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]

Thank u so much for the sub! Welcome to the crew!!!

[@jimmeyer9106]

yep awards are always given to the biggest supporters of the pedo community.

[@MJKFanatic]

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]

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.

[@fmotion1723]

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]

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]

❤️

[@PianomanKY]

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]

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.

[@korgkeyboardpro]

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]

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]

Thanks for your comment!!!! 😊☺️ thanks for watching!!

[@theezeelife292]

This movie was just so beautifully made. The actors did just a tremendous job. I'll always love it.

[@sannaolsson9106]

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]

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!

[@sannaolsson9106]

@@Greybeardmedic Why did you write that under my comment??

[@Greybeardmedic]

​@@sannaolsson9106Oops. Sorry. It's gone.

[@brianboychuk3712]

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]

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]

Thanks for subbing! Thanks for watching! I means a lot !

[@mikesied]

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]

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]

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

[@shawnfike2910]

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]

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]

Oh yes her journey is tough!

[@DenCon143]

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]

Thanks for commenting!!

[@kurtacus3581]

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]

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]

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.

[@marcelinocostilla1706]

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]

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.....

[@DevanJuega]

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]

Your reactions made me tear up. Love the channel.

[@holddowna]

Thanks for watching !

[@Avalon19511]

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]

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]

Wow, thank you! thanks for watching!

[@MarkJ1776]

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.

[@johnng584]

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 😊🤙

[@Joliie]

Gary Sinise (Lt.Dan), does a lot of work for veterans, truly amazing human being.

[@AmericanIdolz2011]

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.

[@Raven5150]

Young forest has scoliosis very common at the time forest was born still around but medical stuff and treatments have came a long way

[@chamoo232]

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."

[@ryapowa]

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

[@bertprado9292]

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]

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]

Thanks so much! I genuinely appreciate the support and kind words

[@itsiJonesy]

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]

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]

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!

[@MikeTXBC]

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.

[@BlueSummers101]

@7:05 "Forrest Gimp???" why did I immediately think of Pulp Fiction XD

[@Ferruccio_Guicciardi]

45:56 "Is he smart?" -- I love your tears and reaction Ames !

[@holddowna]

Thanks for watching! That moment 💔

[@Ferruccio_Guicciardi]

@@holddowna Beautiful ! Awesome reaction ! I wake up every day expecting to see a reaction like yours to make my day !

[@bertprado9292]

I agree I love sitting underneath those willows and cypress trees when we visit

[@Vince-lq3ve]

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]

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_Guicciardi]

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!

[@holddowna]

YESSSSS

[@hgbugalou]

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-fj7tu]

Gary Sines ( spelling?) has collected tons of money for Veterans and they adore and respct him. Great human period

[@jonrice3967]

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

[@lanolinlight]

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-yn2xw4sm6j]

That kind of movies remember us something that we have forgot from our childhood. That it make them so emotional!

[@lazyperfectionist1]

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.

[@ChristinaWintherLolk]

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]

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

[@tripwire3992]

The ending of this movie gets me no matter how many times a re-watch, its so fucking beautiful

[@BlueBookGuy]

"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]

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]

❤️

[@Madero775]

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.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Most of the movie was shot in VARNVILLE SC, with some of the boat and water footage shot in Southport, SC.

[@mikefetterman6782]

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.9069]

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.

[@MrDMF567]

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 😀